Basilisk 5e
Medium Monstrosity, Unaligned
The Basilisk is a medium monstrosity in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 3 (700 XP). It has 15 AC and 52 hit points. An eight-legged reptilian monstrosity with deadly yellow eyes and a crown of jagged spines moves with predatory grace, its scaled hide bearing patterns that seem to shift and writhe.
Armor Class
15
Hit Points
52
Challenge
3
700 XP
An eight-legged reptilian monstrosity with deadly yellow eyes and a crown of jagged spines moves with predatory grace, its scaled hide bearing patterns that seem to shift and writhe.
Special Traits & Features
DM Tactical & Combat Guide
Encounter Balance (Party of 4)
Deadly at Level 1 • Medium at Level 4
Combat Role
Medium Monstrosity (Skirmisher / Line)
Party Difficulty Scaling (Party of 4)
Tactical Recommendations
- Lighting Manipulation: Exploit darkvision or blindsight in total darkness to force players to rely on torchlight or spell slots.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Challenge Rating (CR) of Basilisk?
Basilisk is a Challenge Rating 3 creature, granting 700 XP when defeated in D&D 5e.
What are the Armor Class and Hit Points of Basilisk?
Basilisk has an Armor Class (AC) of 15 and approximately 52 hit points.
What party level is recommended to fight Basilisk?
For a party of 4 adventurers, Basilisk represents a Deadly challenge around Level 1 and scales down to a Moderate/Hard challenge by Level 4.
Use Basilisk in your campaign
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