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Behir 5e

Huge Monstrosity, Neutral Evil

The Behir is a huge monstrosity in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 11 (7,200 XP). It has 17 AC and 168 hit points. This serpentine giant stretches like a living lightning rod, its dozen legs carrying it with surprising agility while electricity crackles between its horn-crowned head and razor-sharp claws.

Armor Class

17

Hit Points

168

Challenge

11

7,200 XP

This serpentine giant stretches like a living lightning rod, its dozen legs carrying it with surprising agility while electricity crackles between its horn-crowned head and razor-sharp claws.

Speed Walk 50, climb 40
STR +6 (23)
DEX +3 (16)
CON +4 (18)
INT -2 (7)
WIS +3 (16)
CHA +1 (12)
Skills Perception +7, Stealth +7
Damage Immun. Immune: Lightning
Senses darkvision 90 ft., passive Perception 17
Languages Draconic

Special Traits & Features

None
Monstrosity

DM Tactical & Combat Guide

Encounter Balance (Party of 4)

Deadly at Level 1 • Medium at Level 12

Combat Role

Huge Monstrosity (Skirmisher / Line)

Party Difficulty Scaling (Party of 4)

Tier 1 (Lvl 3)
Extreme / TPK
Tier 2 (Lvl 7)
Deadly
Tier 3 (Lvl 12)
Easy / Minion
Tier 4 (Lvl 17)
Easy / Minion
Recommended Minions & Allies: Thematic regional scouts, humanoid cultists, and environmental terrain hazards
Encounter Hook: Defending its subterranean lair or hunting through contested territory during seasonal movements.

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 Behir?

Behir is a Challenge Rating 11 creature, granting 7,200 XP when defeated in D&D 5e.

What are the Armor Class and Hit Points of Behir?

Behir has an Armor Class (AC) of 17 and approximately 168 hit points.

What party level is recommended to fight Behir?

For a party of 4 adventurers, Behir represents a Deadly challenge around Level 1 and scales down to a Moderate/Hard challenge by Level 12.

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