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Niya-Atha Sorcerer

Medium · Fey · CR 4 · Lawful Neutral

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

13 (natural)

66 (12d8+12)

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Core attributes and their modifiers.

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Fey

Alignment Lawful Neutral

XP 1100

Initiative Bonus +3

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 15 ft (4.6 m)

Climb 30 ft (9.1 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Passive Perception 12

Saving Throws

Intelligence +3 Wisdom +2

Skills

Perception +0

Languages

Common, Sylvan

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Resistances

cold

Traits

Icy Wrath

Its weapons are imbued with icy magic. When it hits with any weapon deals + 4 (1d8) cold (included below). While enlarged it loses this bonus damage but AC increases to 16.

Reduce

If it starts its turn enlarged it can choose to end the effect and return to its normal size (no action required).

Bonus Actions

Enlarge

Magically increases in size along with anything it is wearing or carrying. While enlarged it is Large doubles its damage dice on weapon attacks (included above) and makes Str checks and Str saves with advantage. While enlarged it also can no longer use the Summon Iceberg action. If it lacks the room to become Large this action fails.

About Niya-Atha Sorcerer

Niya-Atha Sorcerer is a medium fey with a Challenge Rating of 4. It has a lawful neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 13 and possesses 66 hit points (derived from 12d8+12).

Niya-Atha Sorcerer has communication capabilities including Common, Sylvan. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Niya-Atha Sorcerer

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When using Niya-Atha Sorcerer in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Climbing Advantage: This creature can climb at 30 ft. It can use walls and ceilings for tactical positioning. Consider using 'Spider Climb' negation or fighting in open areas without vertical surfaces.

Player Guide: Facing Niya-Atha Sorcerer

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

Climbing Defense: This creature can climb at 30 ft! It can use walls and ceilings for surprise attacks. Fight in open areas without vertical surfaces. 'Spider Climb' negation spells 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 4.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 6 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 2,000 XP
Hard: 3,000 XP
Deadly: 4,000 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 Niya-Atha Sorcerer?: Niya-Atha Sorcerer has a Challenge Rating of 4, making it appropriate for parties of level 4.0.
What type of creature is Niya-Atha Sorcerer?: Niya-Atha Sorcerer is a Medium Fey, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Niya-Atha Sorcerer speak?: Niya-Atha Sorcerer can communicate in Common, Sylvan.