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Kobold, Empyrean

Small · Celestial · CR 10 · Neutral

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

18 (natural armor)

150 (20d6+80)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Small

Type Celestial

Alignment Neutral

XP 5900

Initiative Bonus +4

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Fly 90 ft (27.4 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 19

Saving Throws

Constitution +8 Wisdom +9 Charisma +8

Skills

Perception +5

Languages

all, telepathy 120'

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

radiant

Damage Resistances

acid, cold, fire, lightning, poison; nonmagic B/P/S attacks

Condition Immunities

charmed, exhaustion, frightened, poisoned

Traits

Aura of Draconic Virtue

Kobolds within 30' of an empyrean kobold have advantage on attack rolls and ability checks. At the start of each of its turns empyrean kobold can choose to exclude any number of kobolds from this aura (no action required).

Elemental Weapons

Its weapon attacks are magical. When it hits with any weapon weapon deal extra 3d8 acid cold fire lightning or poison (included below) kobold’s choice.

Immortal Nature

Doesn't require food drink or sleep

Magic Resistance

Advantage: spell/magic effect saves.

Reactions

Draconic Ascension

When a kobold it can see is reduced to 0 hp empyrean can reincarnate the kobold as a wyrmling dragon of a type befitting that kobold and its virtues. Empyrean can provide ascension to up to two kobolds each hr with this reaction.

About Kobold, Empyrean

Kobold, Empyrean is a small celestial with a Challenge Rating of 10. It has a neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 18 and possesses 150 hit points (derived from 20d6+80).

Kobold, Empyrean has communication capabilities including all, telepathy 120'. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Kobold, Empyrean

2 tips available

When using Kobold, Empyrean 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.
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 Kobold, Empyrean

2 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.
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 10.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 13 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 11,000 XP
Hard: 16,500 XP
Deadly: 22,000 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 Kobold, Empyrean?: Kobold, Empyrean has a Challenge Rating of 10, making it appropriate for parties of level 10.0.
What type of creature is Kobold, Empyrean?: Kobold, Empyrean is a Small Celestial, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Kobold, Empyrean speak?: Kobold, Empyrean can communicate in all, telepathy 120'.