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Pegasus 5e

Large Celestial, Chaotic Good

The Pegasus is a large celestial in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 2 (450 XP). It has 12 AC and 59 hit points. This magnificent winged horse gleams with pearl-white coat and feathers that shimmer with celestial light, its intelligent eyes reflecting the purity of untouched skies.

Armor Class

12

Hit Points

59

Challenge

2

450 XP

This magnificent winged horse gleams with pearl-white coat and feathers that shimmer with celestial light, its intelligent eyes reflecting the purity of untouched skies.

Speed Walk 60, fly 90
STR +4 (18)
DEX +2 (15)
CON +3 (16)
INT +0 (10)
WIS +2 (15)
CHA +1 (13)
Saving Throws DEX +4, WIS +4, CHA +3
Skills Perception +4
Languages Celestial, Common, Elvish, Sylvan

Special Traits & Features

None
Celestial

DM Tactical & Combat Guide

Encounter Balance (Party of 4)

Deadly at Level 1 • Medium at Level 3

Combat Role

Large Celestial (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: Thematic regional scouts, humanoid cultists, and environmental terrain hazards
Encounter Hook: Defending its subterranean lair or hunting through contested territory during seasonal movements.

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 Pegasus?

Pegasus is a Challenge Rating 2 creature, granting 450 XP when defeated in D&D 5e.

What are the Armor Class and Hit Points of Pegasus?

Pegasus has an Armor Class (AC) of 12 and approximately 59 hit points.

What party level is recommended to fight Pegasus?

For a party of 4 adventurers, Pegasus represents a Deadly challenge around Level 1 and scales down to a Moderate/Hard challenge by Level 3.

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