Flame-Wreathed Phoenix Source: Theros Bestiary, Vol. IV "name": "Flame-Wreathed Phoenix" "size": "Tiny" "type": "elemental" "alignment": "Neutral" "ac": !!int "18" "hp": !!int "15" "hit_dice": "3d4 + 9" "modifier": !!int "4" "stats": - !!int "17" - !!int "18" - !!int "17" - !!int "2" - !!int "15" - !!int "14" "speed": "5 ft., fly 60 ft." "saves": - "wisdom": !!int "5" - "charisma": !!int "5" "damage_resistances": "bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks,\ \ cold" "damage_immunities": "fire" "senses": "[darkvision](/Compendium/rules/senses.md#Darkvision) 60 ft., passive Perception\ \ 10" "languages": "" "cr": "8" "traits": - "desc": "Immediately after initiative rolls in which the phoenix participates,\ \ it expects tribute from a creature within 60 feet that it can see, but does\ \ not reveal which one or indicate it expects the tribute. Tribute may be paid\ \ by bowing, genuflecting, saluting, or a similar gesture. If by the beginning\ \ of the phoenix's first turn in combat the creature it selected has paid it\ \ tribute, the phoenix's flames grow larger, brighter, and louder. Until the\ \ end of combat, the phoenix gains a +2 bonus to damage rolls and Strength and\ \ Dexterity checks, gains 5 (2d4) temporary Hit Points, and loses its Rebirth\ \ trait." "name": "Expect Tribute" - "desc": "When the phoenix dies, it explodes. Each creature within 10 feet of it\ \ must make a DC 20 Dexterity saving throw, taking 5 (1d10) fire damage on a\ \ failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. The fire ignites\ \ flammable objects in the area that aren't worn or carried." "name": "Fiery Death" - "desc": "The phoenix doesn't provoke opportunity attacks when it flies out of\ \ an enemy's reach." "name": "Flyby" - "desc": "The phoenix sheds bright light in a 30-foot radius and dim light for\ \ an additional 15 feet." "name": "Illumination" - "desc": "The explosion from the Fiery Death trait destroys the phoenix's body\ \ and leaves behind an egg-shaped cinder that weighs 2 ounces. The cinder is\ \ blazing hot, dealing 21 (6d6) fire damage to any creature that touches it,\ \ though no more than once per round. The cinder is immune to all damage, and\ \ after 1d6 hours, it hatches a new phoenix." "name": "Rebirth" "actions": - "desc": "The phoenix makes two attacks: one with its beak and one with its fiery\ \ talons." "name": "Multiattack" - "desc": "Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 2 (1d4)\ \ piercing damage and 10 (2d6 + 3) fire damage. If the target is a creature\ \ or a flammable object, it ignites. Until a creature takes an action to douse\ \ the fire, the target takes 5 (1d10) fire damage at the start of each of its\ \ turns." "name": "Beak" - "desc": "Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 2 (1d4)\ \ piercing damage and 12 (2d8 + 3) fire damage." "name": "Fiery Talons" "legendary_description": "Legendary Action Uses: 3. Immediately after another creature's\ \ turn, the flame-wreathed phoenix can expend a use to take one of the following\ \ actions. The flame-wreathed phoenix regains all expended uses at the start of\ \ each of its turns." "legendary_actions": - "desc": "The phoenix makes one beak attack." "name": "Peck" - "desc": "The phoenix moves up to its speed." "name": "Move" - "desc": "The phoenix moves up to its speed and attacks with its fiery talons." "name": "Swoop (Costs 2 Actions)" "source": - "TBVIV"