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Khargi

Huge · Fiend · CR 9 · Neutral Evil

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

16 (natural armor)

147 (14d12+56)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

WIS

CHA

-1

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Huge

Type Fiend

Alignment Neutral Evil

XP 5000

Initiative Bonus +1

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Fly 20 ft (6.1 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 30 ft (9.1 m)

Passive Perception 12

Saving Throws

Dexterity +5 Constitution +8 Wisdom +6

Skills

Perception +2

Languages

understands Abyssal and Infernal but can't speak

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

poison

Damage Resistances

fire; nonmagic B/P/S attacks

Condition Immunities

poisoned, prone

Traits

Deadly Infestation

A creature that touches the khargi or hits it with melee attack while within 5 ft. of it takes 7 (2d6) poison as stinging insects rise up to protect the khargi.

Death Swarms

When it dies the insects crawling across and within it burst from its body forming 2d4 swarms of insects that appear in unoccupied spaces within 5 ft. of khargi’s space.

Infested Weapons

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

Reactions

Adaptive Carapace

When it takes acid cold force lightning or thunder it can magically attune itself to that type of damage. Until end of its next turn khargi has resistance to damage of the triggering type and when it hits with any weapon target takes an extra 7 (2d6) damage of the triggering type.

About Khargi

Khargi is a huge fiend with a Challenge Rating of 9. It has a neutral evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 16 and possesses 147 hit points (derived from 14d12+56).

Khargi has communication capabilities including understands Abyssal and Infernal but can't speak. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Khargi

3 tips available

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

Flight Control Strategy: Target flying creatures with spells like 'Hold Person', 'Web', or 'Grease' to ground them. Without flight restriction, they can escape melee range easily. Consider area denial spells below their flight altitude to force them into disadvantageous positions.
Cold Damage Strategy: Cold-based attacks can slow or freeze. Prepare 'Heat Metal' or fire spells as countermeasures. Ice terrain can be used to create difficult terrain for melee characters.
Lightning Damage Awareness: Lightning attacks often have long range and high speed. Advise players to use cover and avoid metal armor/weapons. Water surfaces amplify lightning damage - avoid fighting near water.

Player Guide: Facing Khargi

3 strategies available

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

Counter Flight Advantage: This creature can fly! Use ranged attacks, reach weapons, or spells like 'Thunderwave' to push it away. Consider 'Gust of Wind' or 'Earthbind' to ground it. Melee characters need fly speed or flight magic to engage.
Cold Damage Protection: This creature deals cold damage! Get cold resistance or use fire spells. Avoid water surfaces - they can freeze and create difficult terrain. 'Heat Metal' can counter cold.
Lightning Damage Protection: This creature deals lightning damage! Avoid metal armor and weapons. Use cover and avoid water surfaces. 'Iron Skin' or 'Protection from Energy' can help.

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 Khargi?: Khargi has a Challenge Rating of 9, making it appropriate for parties of level 9.0.
What type of creature is Khargi?: Khargi is a Huge Fiend, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Khargi speak?: Khargi can communicate in understands Abyssal and Infernal but can't speak.