Here Be Taverns

  • Taverns
  • Characters
  • Magic Items
  • Mundane Items
  • Potions
  • Spells
  • Monsters
  • Angels
  • Vikings
  • Traps
  • Plot Hooks
  • Landmarks
  • FactionsPREMIUM
  • TownsPREMIUM
  • EncountersPREMIUM
  • All generators …
  • Oracle
  • Sword & Source Blog
  • Sign up
  • Created by Sword & Source
Here Be Taverns
Join the Discord
Oracle
  1. SRDs/
  2. D&D 5th Edition/
  3. Monsters/
  4. Pixiu/

Pixiu

Pixiu

Large monstrosity, unaligned
  • Armor Class 15 (natural armor)
  • Hit Points 112 (15d10+30)
  • Speed 30 ft., fly 60 ft.
  • STR
    18 (+4)
  • DEX
    15 (+2)
  • CON
    14 (+2)
  • INT
    5 (-3)
  • WIS
    12 (+1)
  • CHA
    10 (+0)
  • Skills Perception +4
  • Damage Resistances necrotic
  • Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14
  • Languages understands all, but can't speak
  • Challenge 6 (2,300 XP)
  • Consume Treasure. The pixiu has an appetite for gold, silver, and jewels and consumes them whenever possible. If the pixiu attempts to eat a magical coin, gemstone, or piece of jewelry, the object has a 25% chance of breaking, dispelling its magic and rendering it useless. If the object doesn't break, the pixiu gives up trying to eat it.
  • Protector of Qi. The pixiu is immune to disease and to effects that would lower its maximum hp. In addition, each ally within 10 feet of the pixiu has advantage on saving throws against disease and is immune to effects that would lower its maximum hp.
  • Treasure Sense. A pixiu can pinpoint, by scent, the location of precious metals and stones, such as coins and gems, within 60 feet of it.

Actions

  • Multiattack. The pixiu makes three attacks: one with its bite and two with its claws.
  • Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 17 (3d8 + 4) piercing damage.
  • Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (3d6 + 4) slashing damage.

Here Be Taverns creates simple random generators for busy Game Masters.
Try our monster generator for free!

All SRD content is licensed under OGL 1.0a, with material from Wizards of the Coast, Tome of Beasts, and Creature Codex.

Tools and articles for TTRPG Fans

Sword & Source creates tools and content for Game Masters, Worldbuilders,
and Tabletop Roleplaying Fanatics.
Subscribe to our newsletter to explore fantasy gaming, improve your skills,
and get advanced access to future projects.

Random Generators

  • Taverns
  • Characters
  • Magic Items
  • Mundane Items
  • Potions
  • Spells
  • Monsters
  • Angels
  • Vikings
  • Traps
  • Plot Hooks
  • Landmarks
  • Factions
  • Towns
  • Encounters
  • Browse all generators

Resources for Game Masters

  • Storycraft - Mobile game for creative adventures with friends
  • Sword & Source - TTRPG Blog & Newsletter
  • LegendKeeper - Collaborative Worldbuilding Software
  • Quickstart Guide to Game Mastering
  • Novus Bestiary - 5e Monster Myths

ROMANTASY GAMES

  • Runes & Romance - Choose your romantasy story

Errata

  • Premium Generators
  • See what's new
  • SRDs
  • Want to use some content?
  • Privacy policy
  • Send feedback or say hi

  • Here Be Taverns is a project by
    Sword & Source
“Winter is coming.”
– George R.R. Martin, A Game of Thrones

Printed from www.herebetaverns.com

Here Be Taverns is a project by Sword & Source
Visit www.swordandsource.ca for more RPG resources