Rakshasa
D&D 5e 2024 rules. Stats use the 2024 rules from the System Reference Document 5.2.1.
The Rakshasa is a Medium fiend, with Armor Class 17, 221 hit points, and Challenge Rating 13. A rakshasa is a master of deception and magical immunity that infiltrates societies as a wealthy manipulator.
Stat Block
- Edition: D&D 5e 2024 rules
- Size: Medium
- Type: fiend
- Challenge Rating: 13
- Armor Class: 17
- Hit Points: 221
- Speed: 40 ft.
- STR: 14
- DEX: 17
- CON: 18
- INT: 13
- WIS: 16
- CHA: 20
- Resistances: Vulnerable: piercing damage from weapons wielded by creatures under the effect of a Bless spell; Condition Immune: charmed, frightened
Abilities & Attacks
Greater Magic Resistance. The rakshasa automatically succeeds on saving throws against spells and other magical effects, and the attack rolls of spells automatically miss it. Without the rakshasa's permission, no spell can observe the rakshasa remotely or detect its thoughts, creature type, or alignment. Fiendish Restoration. If the rakshasa dies outside the Nine Hells, its body turns to ichor, and it gains a new body instantly, reviving with all its Hit Points somewhere in the Nine Hells. Actions Multiattack. The rakshasa makes three Cursed Touch attacks. Baleful Command (Recharge 5–6). Wisdom Saving Throw: DC 18, each enemy in a 30-foot Emanation originating from the rakshasa. Failure: 28 (8d6) Psychic damage, and the target has the Frightened and Incapacitated conditions until the start of the rakshasa's next turn.
Common Questions
How much HP does a Rakshasa have?
221 hit points.
What is a Rakshasa's Challenge Rating?
Challenge Rating 13.
What is a Rakshasa's Armor Class?
AC 17.
How fast can a Rakshasa move?
Speed 40 ft.
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