Rakshasa 5e
Medium Fiend, Lawful Evil
The Rakshasa is a medium fiend in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 13 (10,000 XP). It has 16 AC and 110 hit points. This elegant figure appears almost human save for the tiger's head upon its shoulders and backwards-facing palms, its silk robes and jeweled ornaments marking it as both nobility and predator.
Armor Class
16
Hit Points
110
Challenge
13
10,000 XP
This elegant figure appears almost human save for the tiger's head upon its shoulders and backwards-facing palms, its silk robes and jeweled ornaments marking it as both nobility and predator.
Special Traits & Features
DM Tactical & Combat Guide
Encounter Balance (Party of 4)
Deadly at Level 1 • Medium at Level 14
Combat Role
Medium Fiend (Skirmisher / Line)
Party Difficulty Scaling (Party of 4)
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 Rakshasa?
Rakshasa is a Challenge Rating 13 creature, granting 10,000 XP when defeated in D&D 5e.
What are the Armor Class and Hit Points of Rakshasa?
Rakshasa has an Armor Class (AC) of 16 and approximately 110 hit points.
What party level is recommended to fight Rakshasa?
For a party of 4 adventurers, Rakshasa represents a Deadly challenge around Level 1 and scales down to a Moderate/Hard challenge by Level 14.
Use Rakshasa in your campaign
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