Nightmare 5e
Large Fiend, Neutral Evil
The Nightmare is a large fiend in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 3 (700 XP). It has 13 AC and 68 hit points. Wreathed in sulfurous flames that lick hungrily at the air, this demonic horse paws the ground with hooves that leave smoldering craters in their wake. Its mane and tail burn like living fire while it...
Armor Class
13
Hit Points
68
Challenge
3
700 XP
Wreathed in sulfurous flames that lick hungrily at the air, this demonic horse paws the ground with hooves that leave smoldering craters in their wake. Its mane and tail burn like living fire while its eyes glow like molten coals in a forge of pure malevolence.
Special Traits & Features
DM Tactical & Combat Guide
Encounter Balance (Party of 4)
Deadly at Level 1 • Medium at Level 4
Combat Role
Large Fiend (Skirmisher / Line)
Party Difficulty Scaling (Party of 4)
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 Nightmare?
Nightmare is a Challenge Rating 3 creature, granting 700 XP when defeated in D&D 5e.
What are the Armor Class and Hit Points of Nightmare?
Nightmare has an Armor Class (AC) of 13 and approximately 68 hit points.
What party level is recommended to fight Nightmare?
For a party of 4 adventurers, Nightmare represents a Deadly challenge around Level 1 and scales down to a Moderate/Hard challenge by Level 4.
Use Nightmare in your campaign
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