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Angel, Shrouded

Medium · Celestial · CR 13 · Chaotic Good

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

18 (natural armor)

161 (17d8+85)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Celestial

Alignment Chaotic Good

XP 10000

Initiative Bonus +5

Movement

Walk 40 ft (12.2 m)

Fly 60 ft (18.3 m)

Swim 20 ft (6.1 m)

Climb 20 ft (6.1 m)

Crawl 20 ft (6.1 m)

Senses

Darkvision 120 ft (36.6 m)

Blindsight 30 ft (9.1 m)

Passive Perception 21

Saving Throws

Strength +9 Dexterity +1 Wisdom +1 Charisma +5

Skills

Perception +6

Languages

all, telepathy 120'

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Resistances

poison, radiant; nonmagic B/P/S attacks

Condition Immunities

charmed, exhaustion, frightened, poisoned

Traits

Angelic Poison

Its weapon attacks are magical and its weapons are coated with radiant poison. Creatures with resistance or immunity to poison or the poisoned condition can be affected by angel’s poison. Such creatures have advantage on saves vs. the angel’s poison.

Divine Awareness

Knows if it hears a lie.

Evasion

If subject to effect that allows Dex save for half damage takes no damage on success and only half if it fails.

Immortal Nature

Doesn't require food drink or sleep

Magic Resistance

Advantage: spell/magic effect saves.

Reactions

Executioner's Judgment

When a creature poisoned by shrouded angel starts its turn angel demands target repent. If it doesn't repent: DC 17 Con save. Fail: reduced to 0 hp. Success: 22 (5d8) radiant. If target repents its next action is chosen by angel as if it failed a save vs. the command spell: 'Draw Nigh' (approach) 'Clasp Hands in Prayer' (drop) 'Seek Redemption' (flee) 'Be Penitent' (grovel) or 'In Stillness Hear the Truth' (halt). Once angel uses this reaction it must deal poison to a poisoned target before using it again.

About Angel, Shrouded

Angel, Shrouded is a medium celestial with a Challenge Rating of 13. It has a chaotic good alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 18 and possesses 161 hit points (derived from 17d8+85).

Angel, Shrouded has communication capabilities including all, telepathy 120'. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Angel, Shrouded

2 tips available

When using Angel, Shrouded in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Flight Control Strategy: Target flying creatures with spells like 'Hold Person', 'Web', or 'Grease' to ground them. Without flight restriction, they can escape melee range easily. Consider area denial spells below their flight altitude to force them into disadvantageous positions.
Telepathic Communication: This creature can communicate telepathically, making it excellent for coordination with allies. Silence spells won't stop its communication. Consider 'Mind Blank' or abilities that block telepathy.

Player Guide: Facing Angel, Shrouded

2 strategies available

When your party encounters this creature, keep these strategies in mind:

Counter Flight Advantage: This creature can fly! Use ranged attacks, reach weapons, or spells like 'Thunderwave' to push it away. Consider 'Gust of Wind' or 'Earthbind' to ground it. Melee characters need fly speed or flight magic to engage.
Telepathy Awareness: This creature communicates telepathically! It can coordinate with allies silently. Silence won't stop it. Use 'Mind Blank' or abilities that block telepathy. Be cautious of mental attacks.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 13.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 17 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 18,200 XP
Hard: 27,300 XP
Deadly: 36,400 XP

Based on D&D 5e Dungeon Master's Guide encounter building guidelines. CR roughly equals party level for medium encounters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the challenge rating of Angel, Shrouded?: Angel, Shrouded has a Challenge Rating of 13, making it appropriate for parties of level 13.0.
What type of creature is Angel, Shrouded?: Angel, Shrouded is a Medium Celestial, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Angel, Shrouded speak?: Angel, Shrouded can communicate in all, telepathy 120'.