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Derro, Hellforged

Small · Humanoid · CR 6 · Lawful Evil

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

16 (breastplate)

112 (15d6+60)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

WIS

-2

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Small

Type Humanoid

Alignment Lawful Evil

XP 2300

Initiative Bonus +2

Movement

Walk 25 ft (7.6 m)

Swim 12 ft (3.7 m)

Climb 12 ft (3.7 m)

Crawl 12 ft (3.7 m)

Senses

Darkvision 120 ft (36.6 m)

Passive Perception 11

Saving Throws

Dexterity +5 Constitution +7 Charisma +5

Skills

Perception -2

Languages

Common, Dwarvish, Infernal, Undercommon

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

fire, poison

Damage Resistances

cold; nonmagic B/P/S attacks not made w/silvered weapons

Condition Immunities

poisoned

Traits

Hellfire Weapons

Its weapon attacks are magical. When it hits with any weapon deals extra 2d6 fire (included below).

Insanity

Advantage on saves vs. being charmed or frightened.

Sunlight Sensitivity

In sunlight disadvantage on attacks and Wis (Perception) checks that use sight.

Reactions

Voice of Authority

Recharge 5–6

When a creature hits hellforged with an attack hellforged shrieks a one-word command. Attacker must make DC 15 Wis save or carry out this command on its next turn. This reaction works like the command spell except the attacker doesn't have to understand the hellforged's language. Hellforged must see the attacker and be able to speak to use this reaction.

About Derro, Hellforged

Derro, Hellforged is a small humanoid with a Challenge Rating of 6. It has a lawful evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 16 and possesses 112 hit points (derived from 15d6+60).

Derro, Hellforged has communication capabilities including Common, Dwarvish, Infernal, Undercommon. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Derro, Hellforged

2 tips available

When using Derro, Hellforged in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Significant Threat: Challenging for parties of levels 5-10
Epic Potential: Consider legendary actions for memorable battles

Player Guide: Facing Derro, Hellforged

2 strategies available

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

Significant Threat: Prepare spells and resources
Team Coordination: Coordinate attacks and defenses

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 6.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 9 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 4,200 XP
Hard: 6,300 XP
Deadly: 8,400 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 Derro, Hellforged?: Derro, Hellforged has a Challenge Rating of 6, making it appropriate for parties of level 6.0.
What type of creature is Derro, Hellforged?: Derro, Hellforged is a Small Humanoid, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Derro, Hellforged speak?: Derro, Hellforged can communicate in Common, Dwarvish, Infernal, Undercommon.