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Dryad 5e

Medium Fey, Neutral

The Dryad is a medium fey in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 1 (200 XP). It has 11 AC and 22 hit points. Bark-like skin dappled with patches of soft moss covers this graceful woodland spirit, whose hair flows like autumn leaves caught in an eternal breeze. Her eyes mirror the deep green of ancient forest...

Armor Class

11

Hit Points

22

Challenge

1

200 XP

Bark-like skin dappled with patches of soft moss covers this graceful woodland spirit, whose hair flows like autumn leaves caught in an eternal breeze. Her eyes mirror the deep green of ancient forest canopies, and flowers bloom spontaneously in her footsteps.

Speed Walk 30ft
STR -5 (1)
DEX +1 (12)
CON +0 (11)
INT +2 (14)
WIS +2 (15)
CHA +4 (18)
Skills Perception +4, Stealth +3
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14
Languages Elvish, Sylvan

Special Traits & Features

Innate Spellcasting Magic Resistance Speak with Beasts Speak with Plants Tree Stride
Fey

DM Tactical & Combat Guide

Encounter Balance (Party of 4)

CR 1 • 200 XP

Combat Role

Medium Fey (Skirmisher / Line)

Party Difficulty Scaling (Party of 4)

Tier 1 (Lvl 3)
Easy / Minion
Tier 2 (Lvl 7)
Easy / Minion
Tier 3 (Lvl 12)
Easy / Minion
Tier 4 (Lvl 17)
Easy / Minion
Recommended Minions & Allies: Dryads, Satyrs, Pixies, Blink Dogs, Elven Tricksters
Encounter Hook: Enforcing an eccentric, forgotten fairy bargain, bewildering travelers in an ever-shifting enchanted woodland.

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 Dryad?

Dryad is a Challenge Rating 1 creature, granting 200 XP when defeated in D&D 5e.

What are the Armor Class and Hit Points of Dryad?

Dryad has an Armor Class (AC) of 11 and approximately 22 hit points.

What party level is recommended to fight Dryad?

For a standard party of 4 adventurers, Dryad (CR 1) is suitable for tier-appropriate encounters.

Use Dryad in your campaign

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