Sphinx of Lore
D&D 5e 2024 rules. Stats use the 2024 rules from the System Reference Document 5.2.1.
The Sphinx of Lore is a Large celestial, with Armor Class 17, 170 hit points, and Challenge Rating 11. A sphinx of lore is a regal and enigmatic guardian that pairs physical might with a scholar's command of magic.
Stat Block
- Edition: D&D 5e 2024 rules
- Size: Large
- Type: celestial
- Challenge Rating: 11
- Armor Class: 17
- Hit Points: 170
- Speed: 40 ft., fly 60 ft.
- STR: 18
- DEX: 15
- CON: 16
- INT: 18
- WIS: 18
- CHA: 18
- Resistances: Resist: necrotic, radiant; Immune: psychic; Condition Immune: charmed, frightened
Abilities & Attacks
Inscrutable. No magic can observe the sphinx remotely or detect its thoughts without its permission. Wisdom (Insight) checks made to ascertain its intentions or sincerity are made with Disadvantage. Legendary Resistance (3/Day, or 4/Day in Lair). If the sphinx fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead. Actions Multiattack. The sphinx makes three Claw attacks. Mind-Rending Roar (Recharge 5–6). Wisdom Saving Throw: DC 16, each enemy in a 300-foot Emanation originating from the sphinx. Failure: 35 (10d6) Psychic damage, and the target has the Incapacitated condition until the start of the sphinx's next turn. Legendary Actions Legendary Action Uses: 3 (4 in Lair). Immediately after another creature's turn, the sphinx can expend a use to take one of the following actions. The sphinx regains all expended uses at the start of each of its turns. Arcane Prowl. The sphinx can teleport up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space it can see, and it makes one Claw attack. Weight of Years. Constitution Saving Throw: DC 16, one creature the sphinx can see within 120 feet. Failure: The target gains 1 Exhaustion level. While the target has any Exhaustion levels, it appears 3d10 years older. Failure or Success: The sphinx can't take this action again until the start of its next turn.
Common Questions
How much HP does a Sphinx of Lore have?
170 hit points.
What is a Sphinx of Lore's Challenge Rating?
Challenge Rating 11.
What is a Sphinx of Lore's Armor Class?
AC 17.
How fast can a Sphinx of Lore move?
Speed 40 ft., fly 60 ft.
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