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Devil, Barbed 5e

Medium Fiend, Lawful Evil

The Devil, Barbed is a medium fiend in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 5 (1,800 XP). It has 15 AC and 110 hit points. A humanoid horror bristling with razor-sharp spines and barbs, its green-scaled hide oozing ichor from countless self-inflicted wounds.

Armor Class

15

Hit Points

110

Challenge

5

1,800 XP

A humanoid horror bristling with razor-sharp spines and barbs, its green-scaled hide oozing ichor from countless self-inflicted wounds.

Speed Walk 30ft
STR +3 (16)
DEX +3 (17)
CON +4 (18)
INT +1 (12)
WIS +2 (14)
CHA +2 (14)
Saving Throws STR +6, CON +7, WIS +5, CHA +5
Skills Deception +5, Insight +5, Perception +5
Damage Immun. Immune: Fire, Poison; Resistant: Cold, Nonmagical Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing, Nonsilvered
Condition Immun. Poisoned
Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 15
Languages Infernal, telepathy 120

Special Traits & Features

Barbed Hide Devil's Sight Magic Resistance
Fiend

DM Tactical & Combat Guide

Encounter Balance (Party of 4)

Deadly at Level 1 • Medium at Level 5

Combat Role

Medium Fiend (Skirmisher / Line)

Party Difficulty Scaling (Party of 4)

Tier 1 (Lvl 3)
Deadly
Tier 2 (Lvl 7)
Easy / Minion
Tier 3 (Lvl 12)
Easy / Minion
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

  • 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 Devil, Barbed?

Devil, Barbed is a Challenge Rating 5 creature, granting 1,800 XP when defeated in D&D 5e.

What are the Armor Class and Hit Points of Devil, Barbed?

Devil, Barbed has an Armor Class (AC) of 15 and approximately 110 hit points.

What party level is recommended to fight Devil, Barbed?

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

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