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Devil, Bearded 5e

Medium Fiend, Lawful Evil

The Devil, Bearded is a medium fiend in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 3 (700 XP). It has 13 AC and 52 hit points. This stocky fiend's most striking feature is its writhing beard of living serpents that hiss and snap at anything within reach, complementing its brutal, battle-scarred appearance.

Armor Class

13

Hit Points

52

Challenge

3

700 XP

This stocky fiend's most striking feature is its writhing beard of living serpents that hiss and snap at anything within reach, complementing its brutal, battle-scarred appearance.

Speed Walk 30ft
STR +3 (16)
DEX +2 (15)
CON +2 (15)
INT -1 (9)
WIS +0 (11)
CHA +0 (11)
Saving Throws STR +5, CON +4, WIS +2
Damage Immun. Immune: Fire, Poison; Resistant: Cold, Nonmagical Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing, Nonsilvered
Condition Immun. Poisoned
Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 10
Languages Infernal, telepathy 120

Special Traits & Features

Devil's Sight Magic Resistance Steadfast
Fiend

DM Tactical & Combat Guide

Encounter Balance (Party of 4)

Deadly at Level 1 • Medium at Level 4

Combat Role

Medium Fiend (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: 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, Bearded?

Devil, Bearded is a Challenge Rating 3 creature, granting 700 XP when defeated in D&D 5e.

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

Devil, Bearded has an Armor Class (AC) of 13 and approximately 52 hit points.

What party level is recommended to fight Devil, Bearded?

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

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