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Hell Hound

CreatureMMp. 1822014SRD

Medium fiend, lawful evil

Armor Class
15 (natural armor)
Hit Points
45 (7d8 + 14)
Speed
50 ft.
Challenge
3 (700 XP)
STR
17
+3
DEX
12
+1
CON
14
+2
INT
6
-2
WIS
13
+1
CHA
6
-2
Skills
Perception +5
Damage Immunities
fire
Senses
darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 15
Languages
understands Infernal but can't speak it

Traits

Keen Hearing and Smell.

The hound has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or smell.

Pack Tactics.

The hound has advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of the hound's allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isn't incapacitated.

Actions

Bite.

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) piercing damage plus 7 (2d6) fire damage.

Fire Breath 5.

The hound exhales fire in a 15-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 12 Dexterity saving throw, taking 21 (6d6) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Raw data
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  "page": 182,
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    {
      "name": "Fire Breath {@recharge 5}",
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        "The hound exhales fire in a 15-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a {@dc 12} Dexterity saving throw, taking 21 ({@damage 6d6}) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one."
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  "environment": [
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