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Niya-Atha Warrior

Medium · Fey · CR 2 · Lawful Neutral

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

16 (chain mail)

49 (9d8+9)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Fey

Alignment Lawful Neutral

XP 450

Initiative Bonus +2

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 10

Saving Throws

Dexterity +5 Constitution +3

Skills

Perception +0

Languages

Common, Sylvan

Traits

Reduce

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

Standing Leap

The warrior’s long jump is up to 20' and its high jump is up to 10 ft. with or with o a running start. The warrior can’t use this trait while enlarged.

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 Standing Leap trait. If it lacks the room to become Large this action fails.

About Niya-Atha Warrior

Niya-Atha Warrior is a medium fey with a Challenge Rating of 2. It has a lawful neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 16 and possesses 49 hit points (derived from 9d8+9).

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

GM Tips: Using Niya-Atha Warrior

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When using Niya-Atha Warrior 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 Warrior

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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 2.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 4 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 600 XP
Hard: 900 XP
Deadly: 1,200 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 Warrior?: Niya-Atha Warrior has a Challenge Rating of 2, making it appropriate for parties of level 2.0.
What type of creature is Niya-Atha Warrior?: Niya-Atha Warrior is a Medium Fey, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Niya-Atha Warrior speak?: Niya-Atha Warrior can communicate in Common, Sylvan.