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Pescavitus

Small · Celestial · CR 1 · Neutral Good

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

44 (8d6+16)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Small

Type Celestial

Alignment Neutral Good

XP 200

Initiative Bonus +3

Movement

Swim 60 ft (18.3 m)

Senses

Darkvision 120 ft (36.6 m)

Passive Perception 10

Saving Throws

Wisdom +2 Charisma +5

Skills

Perception +0

Languages

Celestial, telepathy 60'

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Resistances

radiant

Traits

Celestial Weapons

Its weapon attacks are magical. When it hits with any weapon does extra 2d4 radiant (included below).

Immortal Nature

Doesn't require food drink or sleep

Magic Resistance

Advantage: spell/magic effect saves.

Piscine Curse

When a creature reduces the pescavitus to 0 hp that creature is cursed for 5 days (DC 13 Cha negates). Cursed creature can be detected as a fiend with spells such as detect evil and good. In addition for the duration cursed creature gains only half the benefit of magic that restores hp and gains no benefits from finishing a long rest. A creature that consumes any amount of the flesh of a pescavitus is automatically cursed. Curse can be lifted by a remove curse spell or similar magic.

Water Breathing

Can breathe only underwater.

About Pescavitus

Pescavitus is a small celestial with a Challenge Rating of 1. It has a neutral good alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 13 and possesses 44 hit points (derived from 8d6+16).

Pescavitus has communication capabilities including Celestial, telepathy 60'. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Pescavitus

2 tips available

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

Aquatic Combat: This creature can swim at 60 ft. It has advantage in water environments. Consider fighting on land or using water-based spells against it.
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 Pescavitus

2 strategies available

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

Aquatic Combat Defense: This creature can swim at 60 ft! It has advantage in water. Fight on land if possible. Use 'Control Water' or drain water sources to limit its mobility.
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 1.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 3 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 200 XP
Hard: 300 XP
Deadly: 400 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 Pescavitus?: Pescavitus has a Challenge Rating of 1, making it appropriate for parties of level 1.0.
What type of creature is Pescavitus?: Pescavitus is a Small Celestial, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Pescavitus speak?: Pescavitus can communicate in Celestial, telepathy 60'.