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Scheznyki

Small · Fey · CR 6 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Tome of Beasts

16 (natural armor)

153 (18d6+72)

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Core attributes and their modifiers.

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Small

Type Fey

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 2300

Initiative Bonus +2

Movement

Walk 20 ft (6.1 m)

Swim 10 ft (3 m)

Climb 15 ft (4.6 m)

Crawl 10 ft (3 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 13

Saving Throws

Strength +10 Constitution +10

Languages

Common, Darakhul, Elvish

Resistances & Immunities

Condition Immunities

unconscious

Environments

Caves Hills Ruins Underworld

Traits

Innate Spellcasting

the scheznyki's innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 14, +6 to hit with spell attacks). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components:

at will: dancing lights, darkness, detect evil and good, faerie fire, invisibility, fly, mage hand, ray of frost (*only when wearing a vanisher hat)

5/day each: magic missile, ray of enfeeblement, silent image

3/day each: locate object (radius 3,000 ft. to locate a vanisher hat), hideous laughter, web

1/day each: dispel magic, dominate person, hold person

Magic Resistance

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

Actions

Hand Crossbow

+5 to hit, range 30/120 ft (9.1/36.6 m). Hit: 1d6 piercing damage.

Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, range 30/120 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage.

Heavy Pick

+7 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d8 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4) piercing damage.

Multiattack

The scheznyki makes four war pick attacks or two hand crossbow attacks.

About Scheznyki

Scheznyki is a small fey with a Challenge Rating of 6. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 16 and possesses 153 hit points (derived from 18d6+72).

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

GM Tips: Using Scheznyki

2 tips available

When using Scheznyki 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.
Climbing Advantage: This creature can climb at 15 ft. It can use walls and ceilings for tactical positioning. Consider using 'Spider Climb' negation or fighting in open areas without vertical surfaces.

Player Guide: Facing Scheznyki

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.
Climbing Defense: This creature can climb at 15 ft! It can use walls and ceilings for surprise attacks. Fight in open areas without vertical surfaces. 'Spider Climb' negation spells can help.

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 Scheznyki?: Scheznyki has a Challenge Rating of 6, making it appropriate for parties of level 6.0.
What type of creature is Scheznyki?: Scheznyki is a Small Fey, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Scheznyki speak?: Scheznyki can communicate in Common, Darakhul, Elvish.