Sphinx of Valor
Large celestial · CR 17 · 18,000 XP
17 AC · 199 HP
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Stat block
- Type
- Large celestial, lawful neutral
- Armor Class
- 17
- Hit Points
- 199 (19d10 + 95)
- Speed
- 40 ft., fly 60 ft.
- Challenge
- 17 (18,000 XP), proficiency +6
- Resistances
- necrotic, radiant
- Immunities
- psychic
- Condition immunities
- Charmed, Frightened
- Senses
- truesight 120 ft., passive perception 22
- Languages
- Celestial, Common
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 10 | 20 | 16 | 23 | 18 |
Sphinx of Valor odds against your Armor Class
Chance to hit, then average damage per attack once misses and critical hits are counted.
| Attack | AC 12 | AC 14 | AC 15 | AC 16 | AC 18 | AC 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claw (+12) | 95% 19.7 dmg | 95% 19.7 dmg | 90% 18.7 dmg | 85% 17.7 dmg | 75% 15.7 dmg | 65% 13.7 dmg |
Sphinx of Valor hit points
The stat block uses the average, 199. Rolled, 19d10 + 95 lands anywhere from 114 to 285.
| Hit points | Chance |
|---|---|
| 157 or more | >99% |
| 200 or more | 50% |
| 242 or more | <1% |
| 268 or more | <1% |
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. 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 () Slashing damage.
Roar. 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 () 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):
Legendary actions
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 years older. Failure or Success: The sphinx can’t take this action again until the start of its next turn.
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