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Couatl 5e

Medium Celestial, Lawful Good

The Couatl is a medium celestial in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 4 (1,100 XP). It has 19 AC and 97 hit points. Brilliant emerald and azure feathers cover this serpentine creature's massive coils, while four magnificent wings catch the light like stained glass as it moves with divine grace, wisdom gleaming in i...

Armor Class

19

Hit Points

97

Challenge

4

1,100 XP

Brilliant emerald and azure feathers cover this serpentine creature's massive coils, while four magnificent wings catch the light like stained glass as it moves with divine grace, wisdom gleaming in its ancient golden eyes.

Speed Walk 30, 90 fly
STR +3 (16)
DEX +5 (20)
CON +3 (17)
INT +4 (18)
WIS +5 (20)
CHA +4 (18)
Saving Throws CON +5, WIS +7, CHA +6
Damage Immun. Immune: Psychic, Nonmagical Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing; Resistant: Radiant
Senses truesight 120 ft., passive Perception 15
Languages All, telepathy 120

Special Traits & Features

Innate Spellcasting Magic Weapons Shielded Mind
Celestial

DM Tactical & Combat Guide

Encounter Balance (Party of 4)

Deadly at Level 1 • Medium at Level 5

Combat Role

Medium Celestial (Skirmisher / Line)

Party Difficulty Scaling (Party of 4)

Tier 1 (Lvl 3)
Medium / Hard
Tier 2 (Lvl 7)
Easy / Minion
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

  • Aerial Mobility: Use flying speed to maintain range against melee-heavy adventurers, swooping in only to execute high-impact actions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Challenge Rating (CR) of Couatl?

Couatl is a Challenge Rating 4 creature, granting 1,100 XP when defeated in D&D 5e.

What are the Armor Class and Hit Points of Couatl?

Couatl has an Armor Class (AC) of 19 and approximately 97 hit points.

What party level is recommended to fight Couatl?

For a party of 4 adventurers, Couatl represents a Deadly challenge around Level 1 and scales down to a Moderate/Hard challenge by Level 5.

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