Sphinx of Valor (5e24)

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 5th edition (2024)

SRD 5.2 • CC-BY

 SRD 5.2 

Sphinx of Valor
Large Celestial (Sphinxes), Lawful Neutral
AC: 17Initiative: +0 (10)
HP: 199 (19d10+95)
Speed: 40 ft., Fly 60 ft.
Mod Save   Mod Save   Mod Save Str 22 +6 +6   Dex 10 +0 +6   Con 20 +5 +11   Int 16 +3 +9   Wis 23 +6 +12   Cha 18 +4 +4
Skills: Arcana +9, Perception +12, Religion +15
Resistances: Necrotic, Radiant
Immunities: Psychic; Charmed, Frightened
Senses: Truesight 120 ft., Passive Perception 22
Languages: Celestial, Common
CR: 17 (XP 18,000 or 20,000 in lair; PB +6)
Traits 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 two Claw attacks and uses Roar. Claw. Melee Attack Roll: +12, reach 5 ft., Hit: 20 (4d6+6) Slashing damage. Roar (3/Day). The sphinx emits a magical roar. Whenever it roars, the roar has a different effect, as detailed below (the sequence resets when it takes a Long Rest): First Roar. Wisdom Saving Throw: DC 20, each enemy in a 500-foot Emanation originating from the sphinx. Failure: The target has the Frightened condition for 1 minute. Second Roar. Wisdom Saving Throw: DC 20, each enemy in a 500-foot Emanation originating from the sphinx. Failure: The target has the Paralyzed condition, and it repeats the save at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. After 1 minute, it succeeds automatically. Third Roar. Constitution Saving Throw: DC 20, each enemy in a 500-foot Emanation originating from the sphinx. Failure: 44 (8d10) Thunder damage, and the target has the Prone condition. Success: Half damage only. Spellcasting. The sphinx casts one of the following spells, requiring no Material components and using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 20, +12 to hit with spell attacks): At Will: Detect Evil and Good, Thaumaturgy 1/Day Each: Detect Magic, Dispel Magic, Greater Restoration, Heroes' Feast, Zone of Truth  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.
+  Additional Properties Habitat: Desert, Planar|}} Plane: Upper Planes Treasure: Arcana

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Lore

Sphinxes of valor guard world-changing or dangerous secrets — evidence of weird truths, deadly Artifacts, and things that shouldn’t exist. They inhabit hidden, magical sites and hold their duty above mortal life. If threatened, a sphinx of valor defends its charge with its supernaturally empowered roar and fierce strikes.

Unofficial Description: celestial guardian of dangerous secrets.

Lair

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