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Succubus/Incubus 5e

Medium Fiend, Neutral Evil

The Succubus/Incubus is a medium fiend in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 4 (1,100 XP). It has 15 AC and 66 hit points. Devastatingly beautiful with an otherworldly allure, this fiend's perfect features mask predatory intent, while leathery wings and a barbed tail hint at their infernal nature.

Armor Class

15

Hit Points

66

Challenge

4

1,100 XP

Devastatingly beautiful with an otherworldly allure, this fiend's perfect features mask predatory intent, while leathery wings and a barbed tail hint at their infernal nature.

Speed Walk 30, fly 60
STR -1 (8)
DEX +3 (17)
CON +1 (13)
INT +2 (15)
WIS +1 (12)
CHA +5 (20)
Skills Deception +7, Insight +3, Perception +3, Persuasion +7, Stealth +5
Damage Immun. Resistant: Cold, Fire, Lightning, Poison, Nonmagical Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 13
Languages Abyssal, Common, Infernal, telepathy 60

Special Traits & Features

Telepathic Bond Shapechanger
Fiend

DM Tactical & Combat Guide

Encounter Balance (Party of 4)

Deadly at Level 1 • Medium at Level 5

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

  • Aerial Mobility: Use flying speed to maintain range against melee-heavy adventurers, swooping in only to execute high-impact actions.
  • 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 Succubus/Incubus?

Succubus/Incubus is a Challenge Rating 4 creature, granting 1,100 XP when defeated in D&D 5e.

What are the Armor Class and Hit Points of Succubus/Incubus?

Succubus/Incubus has an Armor Class (AC) of 15 and approximately 66 hit points.

What party level is recommended to fight Succubus/Incubus?

For a party of 4 adventurers, Succubus/Incubus represents a Deadly challenge around Level 1 and scales down to a Moderate/Hard challenge by Level 5.

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