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Spawn Of Arbeyach

Medium · Fiend · CR 5 · Lawful Evil

Source. Tome of Beasts

17 (natural armor)

78 (12d8+24)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Fiend

Alignment Lawful Evil

XP 1800

Initiative Bonus +2

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)

Tremorsense 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 14

Saving Throws

Wisdom +4

Skills

Perception +4 Stealth +5

Languages

Infernal

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

poison

Condition Immunities

poisoned

Traits

Hive Mind

Spawn of Arbeyach share a bond with other members of their hive that enhances their hive mates' perception. As long as a spawn is within 60 feet of at least one hive mate, it has advantage on initiative rolls and Wisdom (Perception) checks. If one spawn is aware of a particular danger, all others in the hive are, too. No spawn in a hive mind is surprised at the beginning of an encounter unless all of them are.

Innate Spellcasting

The spawn of Arbeyach's spellcasting ability is Charisma. The Spawn of Arbeyach can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components: 1/day: conjure animals (only swarms of insects) Scent Communication. Spawn of Arbeyach can communicate with each other and all swarms of insects within 60 feet via pheromone transmission. In a hive, this range extends to cover the entire hive. This is a silent and instantaneous mode of communication that only Arbeyach, spawn of Arbeyach, and swarms of insects can understand. As a bonus action, the spawn of Arbeyach can use this trait to control and give orders to one swarm of insects within 60 feet.

Actions

Bite

+7 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d6 poison damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) piercing damage plus 4 (1d8) poison damage.

Multiattack

A Spawn of Arbeyach makes one bite attack and two stinger attacks.

Stinger

+7 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d6 poison damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4) piercing damage plus 9 (2d8) poison damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 13 Constitution saving throw or be poisoned for 1 minute. A poisoned creature repeats the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.

About Spawn Of Arbeyach

Spawn Of Arbeyach is a medium fiend with a Challenge Rating of 5. It has a lawful evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 17 and possesses 78 hit points (derived from 12d8+24).

Spawn Of Arbeyach has communication capabilities including Infernal. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Spawn Of Arbeyach

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When using Spawn Of Arbeyach in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Climbing Advantage: This creature can climb at 20 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 Spawn Of Arbeyach

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When your party encounters this creature, keep these strategies in mind:

Climbing Defense: This creature can climb at 20 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 5.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 7 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 3,000 XP
Hard: 4,500 XP
Deadly: 6,000 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 Spawn Of Arbeyach?: Spawn Of Arbeyach has a Challenge Rating of 5, making it appropriate for parties of level 5.0.
What type of creature is Spawn Of Arbeyach?: Spawn Of Arbeyach is a Medium Fiend, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Spawn Of Arbeyach speak?: Spawn Of Arbeyach can communicate in Infernal.