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Phoenixborn

Medium · Humanoid · CR 1/2 · Any

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

33 (6d8+6)

1/2

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-1

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Humanoid

Alignment Any

XP 100

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

Common, Ignan

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Resistances

fire

Traits

Fiery Feathers

Sheds 10 ft. radius bright light dim light extra 10 ft..

Rebirth (1/Day)

If reduced to 0 hp it erupts in a burst of flame. Each creature within 10 ft. of it takes 3 (1d6) fire and the phoenixborn regains hp equal to the total damage taken.

About Phoenixborn

Phoenixborn is a medium humanoid with a Challenge Rating of 1/2. It has a any alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 13 and possesses 33 hit points (derived from 6d8+6).

Phoenixborn has communication capabilities including Common, Ignan. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Phoenixborn

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When using Phoenixborn 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

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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 1.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 2 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 75 XP
Hard: 112 XP
Deadly: 150 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?: Phoenixborn has a Challenge Rating of 1/2, making it appropriate for parties of level 0.5.
What type of creature is Phoenixborn?: Phoenixborn is a Medium Humanoid, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Phoenixborn speak?: Phoenixborn can communicate in Common, Ignan.