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Demon, Nalfeshnee 5e

Large Fiend, Lawful Evil

The Demon, Nalfeshnee is a large fiend in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 13 (10,000 XP). It has 18 AC and 184 hit points. A mountain of corrupted flesh towers above, its boar-like head crowned with twisted horns and eyes that burn with infernal cunning. Rainbow-hued wings sprout incongruously from its massive shoulders,...

Armor Class

18

Hit Points

184

Challenge

13

10,000 XP

A mountain of corrupted flesh towers above, its boar-like head crowned with twisted horns and eyes that burn with infernal cunning. Rainbow-hued wings sprout incongruously from its massive shoulders, beautiful and terrible against its corpulent, scarred hide.

Speed Walk 20, fly 30
STR +5 (21)
DEX +0 (10)
CON +6 (22)
INT +4 (19)
WIS +1 (12)
CHA +2 (15)
Saving Throws CON +11, INT +9, WIS +6, CHA +7
Damage Immun. Immune: Poison; Resistant: Cold, Fire, Lightning, Nonmagical Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing
Condition Immun. Poisoned
Senses truesight 120 ft., passive Perception 11
Languages Abyssal, telepathy 120

Special Traits & Features

Magic Resistance
Fiend

DM Tactical & Combat Guide

Encounter Balance (Party of 4)

Deadly at Level 1 • Medium at Level 14

Combat Role

Large Fiend (Skirmisher / Line)

Party Difficulty Scaling (Party of 4)

Tier 1 (Lvl 3)
Extreme / TPK
Tier 2 (Lvl 7)
Deadly
Tier 3 (Lvl 12)
Medium / Hard
Tier 4 (Lvl 17)
Easy / Minion
Recommended Minions & Allies: Hell Hounds, Imps, Evil Priests, Dretch, Succubi/Incubi
Encounter Hook: Bound through a blood contract or corrupted artifact, executing a master scheme to sow discord in mortal realms.

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 Demon, Nalfeshnee?

Demon, Nalfeshnee is a Challenge Rating 13 creature, granting 10,000 XP when defeated in D&D 5e.

What are the Armor Class and Hit Points of Demon, Nalfeshnee?

Demon, Nalfeshnee has an Armor Class (AC) of 18 and approximately 184 hit points.

What party level is recommended to fight Demon, Nalfeshnee?

For a party of 4 adventurers, Demon, Nalfeshnee represents a Deadly challenge around Level 1 and scales down to a Moderate/Hard challenge by Level 14.

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