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Elf, Shadow Fey Executioner

Medium · Humanoid · CR 8 · Lawful Evil

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

16 (breastplate)

172 (23d8+69)

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Core attributes and their modifiers.

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Humanoid

Alignment Lawful Evil

XP 3900

Initiative Bonus +2

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 60 ft (18.3 m)

Blindsight 10 ft (3 m)

Passive Perception 15

Saving Throws

Strength +8 Constitution +6

Skills

Perception +2

Languages

Common, Elvish, Umbral

Resistances & Immunities

Condition Immunities

charmed, frightened

Traits

Fey Ancestry

Advantage: saves vs. charmed; Immune: magic sleep.

Necrotic Weapons

Its weapon attacks are infused with slain foes' essence. Any weapon hit deals + 2d8 necrotic (included below).

Relentless Hunter

Advantage on any Wis (Perception) or Wis (Survival) check it makes to find a creature that shadow fey nobility have tasked it with capturing or killing.

Sunlight Sensitivity

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

Bonus Actions

Recall Severed Head

Commands all severed heads attached to creatures to detach and return to the executioner's belt.

Shadow Traveler

3/day

In shadows/dim light/darkness disappears into darkness and reappears in unoccupied space it can see within 30'. Smoke tendril appears at origin and destination.

About Elf, Shadow Fey Executioner

Elf, Shadow Fey Executioner is a medium humanoid with a Challenge Rating of 8. It has a lawful evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 16 and possesses 172 hit points (derived from 23d8+69).

Elf, Shadow Fey Executioner has communication capabilities including Common, Elvish, Umbral. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Elf, Shadow Fey Executioner

2 tips available

When using Elf, Shadow Fey Executioner 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 Elf, Shadow Fey Executioner

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 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 Elf, Shadow Fey Executioner?: Elf, Shadow Fey Executioner has a Challenge Rating of 8, making it appropriate for parties of level 8.0.
What type of creature is Elf, Shadow Fey Executioner?: Elf, Shadow Fey Executioner is a Medium Humanoid, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Elf, Shadow Fey Executioner speak?: Elf, Shadow Fey Executioner can communicate in Common, Elvish, Umbral.