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Hag, Brine

Medium · Fey · CR 9 · Lawful Evil

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

16 (natural armor)

150 (20d8 +60)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Fey

Alignment Lawful Evil

XP 5000

Initiative Bonus +1

Movement

Walk 15 ft (4.6 m)

Swim 40 ft (12.2 m)

Climb 7 ft (2.1 m)

Crawl 7 ft (2.1 m)

Senses

Darkvision 120 ft (36.6 m)

Passive Perception 17

Skills

Perception +3

Languages

Aquan, Common, Sylvan

Resistances & Immunities

Condition Immunities

charmed, poisoned

Traits

Amphibious

Can breathe air and water.

Magic Resistance

Advantage: spell/magic effect saves.

Polluted Aura

Each creature in same water as hag and that starts its turn within 20' of hag: poisoned while within aura and for 1 min after it leaves (DC 16 Con not poisoned). A poisoned creature that starts its turn outside aura can re-save success ends effect on itself.

Skilled Submariner

Advantage on Wis (Perception) and Wis (Survival) checks to find creatures and objects underwater. Has advantage on Dex (Stealth) checks made to hide while underwater.

Speak with Aquatic Creatures

Communicate with Beasts and Monstrosities that have a swimming speed as if they shared a language.

About Hag, Brine

Hag, Brine is a medium fey with a Challenge Rating of 9. It has a lawful evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 16 and possesses 150 hit points (derived from 20d8 +60).

Hag, Brine has communication capabilities including Aquan, Common, Sylvan. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Hag, Brine

1 tips available

When using Hag, Brine in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Aquatic Combat: This creature can swim at 40 ft. It has advantage in water environments. Consider fighting on land or using water-based spells against it.

Player Guide: Facing Hag, Brine

1 strategies available

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

Aquatic Combat Defense: This creature can swim at 40 ft! It has advantage in water. Fight on land if possible. Use 'Control Water' or drain water sources to limit its mobility.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 9.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 12 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 9,000 XP
Hard: 13,500 XP
Deadly: 18,000 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 Hag, Brine?: Hag, Brine has a Challenge Rating of 9, making it appropriate for parties of level 9.0.
What type of creature is Hag, Brine?: Hag, Brine is a Medium Fey, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Hag, Brine speak?: Hag, Brine can communicate in Aquan, Common, Sylvan.