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Demon, Vetala

Medium · Fiend · CR 8 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

114 (12d8+60)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Fiend

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 3900

Initiative Bonus +5

Movement

Walk 40 ft (12.2 m)

Swim 20 ft (6.1 m)

Climb 20 ft (6.1 m)

Crawl 20 ft (6.1 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 16

Saving Throws

Dexterity +8 Wisdom +6

Skills

Perception +3

Languages

Abyssal, Common, telepathy 120'

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

necrotic, poison

Damage Vulnerabilities

radiant

Condition Immunities

charmed, exhaustion, frightened, poisoned

Traits

Corpse Stride

Once on its turn use 10 ft. of move to step magically into one corpse/Undead within reach and emerge from 2nd within 60' of 1st appearing in unoccupied space within 5 ft. of 2nd.

Graveyard Walker

Difficult terrain composed of tombstones grave dirt corpses or other objects or features common to graveyards and necropolises doesn’t cost it extra move and it can move through graveyard objects and structures (ex: sarcophagus mausoleum) as if difficult terrain. It takes 5 (1d10) force if it ends turn inside object.

Magic Resistance

Advantage: spell/magic effect saves.

Master of Undeath

Humanoid it kills or Undead it controls rises in 1 min as skeleton/zombie (vetala’s choice) unless Humanoid restored to life or body destroyed. Max 20 total under its control at a time.

Shepherd of Death

When an Undead under the vetala’s control hits with any weapon the weapon deals an extra 4 (1d8) necrotic.

Bonus Actions

Command Corpse

Commands one Undead under its control that it can see to make a weapon attack as reaction. If so has advantage.

Reactions

Corpse Detonation

When Undead under its control is reduced to 0 hp vetala can force it to explode. Each creature that isn't Undead or vetala within 5 ft. of exploding Undead: 10 (3d6) bludgeoning damage (if zombie) or slashing (if skeleton) damage and 5 (2d4) poison (DC 15 Dex half).

About Demon, Vetala

Demon, Vetala is a medium fiend with a Challenge Rating of 8. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 15 and possesses 114 hit points (derived from 12d8+60).

Demon, Vetala has communication capabilities including Abyssal, Common, telepathy 120'. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Demon, Vetala

1 tips available

When using Demon, Vetala in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

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 Demon, Vetala

1 strategies available

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

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 8.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 11 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 7,200 XP
Hard: 10,800 XP
Deadly: 14,400 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 Demon, Vetala?: Demon, Vetala has a Challenge Rating of 8, making it appropriate for parties of level 8.0.
What type of creature is Demon, Vetala?: Demon, Vetala is a Medium Fiend, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Demon, Vetala speak?: Demon, Vetala can communicate in Abyssal, Common, telepathy 120'.