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Npc: Breathstealer

Medium · Humanoid · CR 7 · Any Non-Good

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

15 (leather armor)

99 (18d8+18)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Humanoid

Alignment Any Non-Good

XP 2900

Initiative Bonus +4

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 15 ft (4.6 m)

Climb 15 ft (4.6 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Passive Perception 13

Saving Throws

Dexterity +7 Intelligence +3

Skills

Perception +1

Languages

any two languages

Traits

Phrenic Weapons

Its weapon attacks are magical. When it hits with any weapon deals extra 3d6 psychic (included below).

Bonus Actions

Cunning Action

Dash Disengage or Hide action.

About Npc: Breathstealer

Npc: Breathstealer is a medium humanoid with a Challenge Rating of 7. It has a any non-good alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 15 and possesses 99 hit points (derived from 18d8+18).

Npc: Breathstealer has communication capabilities including any two languages. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Npc: Breathstealer

2 tips available

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

Significant Threat: Challenging for parties of levels 5-10
Epic Potential: Consider legendary actions for memorable battles

Player Guide: Facing Npc: Breathstealer

2 strategies available

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

Significant Threat: Prepare spells and resources
Team Coordination: Coordinate attacks and defenses

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 7.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 10 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 5,600 XP
Hard: 8,400 XP
Deadly: 11,200 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 Npc: Breathstealer?: Npc: Breathstealer has a Challenge Rating of 7, making it appropriate for parties of level 7.0.
What type of creature is Npc: Breathstealer?: Npc: Breathstealer is a Medium Humanoid, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Npc: Breathstealer speak?: Npc: Breathstealer can communicate in any two languages.