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Phoenixborn Sorcerer

Medium · Humanoid · CR 3 · Any

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

13 (16 mage armor)

60 (11d8+11)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Humanoid

Alignment Any

XP 700

Initiative Bonus +3

Movement

Walk 20 ft (6.1 m)

Fly 40 ft (12.2 m)

Swim 10 ft (3 m)

Climb 10 ft (3 m)

Crawl 10 ft (3 m)

Senses

Passive Perception 12

Skills

Perception +0

Languages

as Phoenixborn

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Resistances

[++], Senses, & [/++][++]Languages[/++] as Phoenixborn

Traits

Fiery Feathers and Rebirth (1/Day)

As above but rebirth: 7 (2d6).

About Phoenixborn Sorcerer

Phoenixborn Sorcerer is a medium humanoid with a Challenge Rating of 3. It has a any alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 13 and possesses 60 hit points (derived from 11d8+11).

Phoenixborn Sorcerer has communication capabilities including as Phoenixborn. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Phoenixborn Sorcerer

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When using Phoenixborn Sorcerer 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.

Player Guide: Facing Phoenixborn Sorcerer

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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.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 3.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 5 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 1,200 XP
Hard: 1,800 XP
Deadly: 2,400 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 Phoenixborn Sorcerer?: Phoenixborn Sorcerer has a Challenge Rating of 3, making it appropriate for parties of level 3.0.
What type of creature is Phoenixborn Sorcerer?: Phoenixborn Sorcerer is a Medium Humanoid, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Phoenixborn Sorcerer speak?: Phoenixborn Sorcerer can communicate in as Phoenixborn.