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Likho

Medium · Monstrosity · CR 6 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Tome of Beasts

15 (natural armor)

90 (12d8+36)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Monstrosity

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 2300

Initiative Bonus +4

Movement

Walk 40 ft (12.2 m)

Swim 20 ft (6.1 m)

Climb 20 ft (6.1 m)

Crawl 20 ft (6.1 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 16

Saving Throws

Constitution +7 Charisma +8

Skills

Acrobatics +7 Perception +6 Stealth +10

Languages

Common, Goblin, Void Speech

Environments

Forest or Jungle

Traits

Innate Spellcasting

the likho's innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 16). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components:

at will: message

3/day each: crown of madness, mirror image, ray of enfeeblement

1/day: bestow curse

Magic Resistance

The likho has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.

Pounce

If the likho moves at least 20 feet straight toward a creature and then hits it with a claw attack on the same turn, that target must succeed on a DC 14 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone. If the target is prone, the likho can use a bonus action to make two additional claw attacks against it.

Actions

Claw

+6 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d6 slashing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) slashing damage.

Disruptive Gaze

As a bonus action, the likho directs its gaze at any single creature it can see and afflicts it with a temporary bout of bad luck. The targeted creature has disadvantage on attack rolls, saving throws, and skill checks until the end of its next turn.

Multiattack

The likho makes two claw attacks.

About Likho

Likho is a medium monstrosity with a Challenge Rating of 6. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 15 and possesses 90 hit points (derived from 12d8+36).

Likho has communication capabilities including Common, Goblin, Void Speech. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Likho

2 tips available

When using Likho 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 Likho

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 6.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 9 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 4,200 XP
Hard: 6,300 XP
Deadly: 8,400 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 Likho?: Likho has a Challenge Rating of 6, making it appropriate for parties of level 6.0.
What type of creature is Likho?: Likho is a Medium Monstrosity, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Likho speak?: Likho can communicate in Common, Goblin, Void Speech.