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Unicorn 5e

Large Celestial, Lawful Good

The Unicorn is a large celestial in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 5 (1,800 XP). It has 12 AC and 67 hit points. Pure as fresh snow and graceful as moonlight, this noble creature's pearl-white coat shimmers with an inner radiance while its silver horn gleams with ancient magic.

Armor Class

12

Hit Points

67

Challenge

5

1,800 XP

Pure as fresh snow and graceful as moonlight, this noble creature's pearl-white coat shimmers with an inner radiance while its silver horn gleams with ancient magic.

Speed Walk 50ft
STR +4 (18)
DEX +2 (14)
CON +2 (15)
INT +0 (11)
WIS +3 (17)
CHA +3 (16)
Damage Immun. Immune: Poison
Condition Immun. Charmed, Paralyzed, Poisoned
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 13
Languages Celestial, Elvish, Sylvan, telepathy 60

Special Traits & Features

Charge Innate Spellcasting Magic Resistance Magic Weapons
Celestial

DM Tactical & Combat Guide

Encounter Balance (Party of 4)

Deadly at Level 1 • Medium at Level 5

Combat Role

Large Celestial (Skirmisher / Line)

Party Difficulty Scaling (Party of 4)

Tier 1 (Lvl 3)
Deadly
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

  • 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 Unicorn?

Unicorn is a Challenge Rating 5 creature, granting 1,800 XP when defeated in D&D 5e.

What are the Armor Class and Hit Points of Unicorn?

Unicorn has an Armor Class (AC) of 12 and approximately 67 hit points.

What party level is recommended to fight Unicorn?

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

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