Creature Reference Back to Creatures

Rakshasa, Slayer

Medium · Fiend · CR 9 · Lawful Evil

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

18 (natural armor)

142 (19d8+57)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Fiend

Alignment Lawful Evil

XP 5000

Initiative Bonus +5

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

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 16

Skills

Perception +2

Languages

Common, Infernal

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Vulnerabilities

piercing from magic weapons wielded by good creatures

Traits

Limited Magic Immunity

Can’t be affected or detected by spells of 4th level or lower unless it wishes to be. Has advantage on saves vs. all other spells and magical effects.

Bonus Actions

Cunning Action

Takes the Dash Disengage or Hide action.

Gain the Upper Hand

The slayer studies one creature it can see within 30' of it granting the slayer advantage on the next attack roll it makes vs. the target before start of the slayer's next turn. If the attack hits slayer's weapon attack deals extra 9 (2d8) piercing damage.

Reactions

Shadow Leap

When a creature moves into a space within 5 ft. of slayer while slayer is in dim light or darkness slayer can teleport to unoccupied space it can see within 30' of it. Destination must also be in dim light or darkness.

About Rakshasa, Slayer

Rakshasa, Slayer is a medium fiend with a Challenge Rating of 9. It has a lawful evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 18 and possesses 142 hit points (derived from 19d8+57).

Rakshasa, Slayer has communication capabilities including Common, Infernal. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Rakshasa, Slayer

2 tips available

When using Rakshasa, Slayer 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 Rakshasa, Slayer

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 9.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 12 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 9,000 XP
Hard: 13,500 XP
Deadly: 18,000 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 Rakshasa, Slayer?: Rakshasa, Slayer has a Challenge Rating of 9, making it appropriate for parties of level 9.0.
What type of creature is Rakshasa, Slayer?: Rakshasa, Slayer is a Medium Fiend, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Rakshasa, Slayer speak?: Rakshasa, Slayer can communicate in Common, Infernal.