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Devil, Infernal Tutor, Lesser

Medium · Fiend · CR 7 · Lawful Evil

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

15 (natural armor)

110 (17d8+34)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Fiend

Alignment Lawful Evil

XP 2900

Initiative Bonus +3

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 15 ft (4.6 m)

Climb 15 ft (4.6 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Darkvision 120 ft (36.6 m)

Passive Perception 13

Saving Throws

Constitution +5 Intelligence +5 Wisdom +6 Charisma +7

Skills

Perception +3

Languages

Common, Infernal, telepathy 120'

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

fire, poison

Damage Resistances

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

Condition Immunities

charmed, frightened, poisoned

Traits

Devil’s Sight

Magical darkness doesn’t impede its darkvision.

Magic Resistance

Advantage: spell/magic effect saves.

Weaken Resolve

Its speech has subtle enchantments that make it seem logical or profound regardless of words used. Has advantage on Cha (Deception and Persuasion) vs. Humanoids. If tutor spends 1+ min conversing with Humanoid creature has disadvantage on saves vs. tutor’s Fiendish Indoctrination and enchantment spells tutor casts.

Bonus Actions

Change Shape

Magically transforms into Small or Med Humanoid or back into its true fiendish form. Its stats except size are same in each form. Items worn/carried aren't transformed. Reverts on death.

Reactions

Strength of Character

On successful save responds with magic insult if source is creature within 60'. Creature: 7 (2d6) psychic disadvantage on next save vs. tutor's spell (DC 15 Wis negates both).

About Devil, Infernal Tutor, Lesser

Devil, Infernal Tutor, Lesser is a medium fiend with a Challenge Rating of 7. It has a lawful evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 15 and possesses 110 hit points (derived from 17d8+34).

Devil, Infernal Tutor, Lesser has communication capabilities including Common, Infernal, telepathy 120'. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Devil, Infernal Tutor, Lesser

1 tips available

When using Devil, Infernal Tutor, Lesser 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 Devil, Infernal Tutor, Lesser

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 7.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 10 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 5,600 XP
Hard: 8,400 XP
Deadly: 11,200 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 Devil, Infernal Tutor, Lesser?: Devil, Infernal Tutor, Lesser has a Challenge Rating of 7, making it appropriate for parties of level 7.0.
What type of creature is Devil, Infernal Tutor, Lesser?: Devil, Infernal Tutor, Lesser is a Medium Fiend, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Devil, Infernal Tutor, Lesser speak?: Devil, Infernal Tutor, Lesser can communicate in Common, Infernal, telepathy 120'.