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Veritigibbet

Small · Fey · CR 4 · Chaotic Neutral

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

63 (14d6+14)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

-1

DEX

CON

INT

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Small

Type Fey

Alignment Chaotic Neutral

XP 1100

Initiative Bonus +4

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Fly 60 ft (18.3 m)

Swim 15 ft (4.6 m)

Climb 15 ft (4.6 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Passive Perception 10

Skills

Perception +0

Languages

Common, Elvish, Sylvan

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Resistances

nonmagic B/P/S attacks not made w/cold iron weapons

Condition Immunities

charmed, frightened

Traits

Fortissimo Fibber

Can’t be magically silenced or forced to tell the truth by any means and it knows if it hears a lie.

Ventriloquist

Can make its voice sound as though it originates from any point it can see within 60' of it.

Reactions

Liar Liar

When a creature lies while within 30' of the veritigibbet that creature: 3 (1d6) fire and it ignites (DC 14 Dex negates). Until creature uses action to douse the fire target takes 3 (1d6) fire at start of each of its turns.

About Veritigibbet

Veritigibbet is a small fey with a Challenge Rating of 4. It has a chaotic neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 14 and possesses 63 hit points (derived from 14d6+14).

Veritigibbet has communication capabilities including Common, Elvish, Sylvan. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Veritigibbet

2 tips available

When using Veritigibbet 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.
Fire Damage Mitigation: This creature deals fire damage. Advise players to have fire resistance ready or use water-based tactics. Consider environmental fire hazards that could backfire on the creature.

Player Guide: Facing Veritigibbet

2 strategies available

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.
Fire Damage Protection: This creature deals fire damage! Get fire resistance from spells like 'Resistance' or potions. Avoid fighting near flammable objects. Water spells can counter fire attacks.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

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

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 6 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 2,000 XP
Hard: 3,000 XP
Deadly: 4,000 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 Veritigibbet?: Veritigibbet has a Challenge Rating of 4, making it appropriate for parties of level 4.0.
What type of creature is Veritigibbet?: Veritigibbet is a Small Fey, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Veritigibbet speak?: Veritigibbet can communicate in Common, Elvish, Sylvan.