Hell Hound

Hell Hound

Monstrous,fire breathing fiends that take the form of powerful dogs,Hell Hounds are found on The Battlefields of Acheron and throughout The Lower Planes.On The Material Plane,Hell Hounds are most commonly seen in service to a Fire Giant or Devils,and other evil creatures that use them as guard animals and companions.

Burning Hunger

Hell Hounds hunt in packs,feeding on any creature that appears edible.They avoid potentially dangerous foes in favour of targeting the weakest prey with their savage bite and fiery breath,demonstrating a relentless determination as they pursue that prey to the bitter end.

When Hell Hounds feed,the flesh they consume stokes the infernal fires that burn within them.When a Hell Hound dies,that fire consumes the creatures remains in a billowing eruption of smoke and blazing embers,leaving nothing behind but scorched tufts of black fur.

A Pack of Hell Hounds by dandwiki

 

Evil to the Core

Hell Hounds are smarter than mundane beasts,and their lawful nature makes them good at following orders.However,a Hell Hound's evil disposition means that the creature can't be trained to be anything other than a ruthless killer.If a Hell Hound isn't allowed to indulge its malevolent hunger,it quickly abandons or turns against its master.

Basic Information

Anatomy

The Hell Hound resembles that of a large charcoal black hound with red burning eyes of fire.The chest and throat of the hound glow red from the fire within and if it opens its mouth in rage,its breath of flames belches forth.

Additional Information

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Darkvision 60ft & Passive Perception 15

Civilization and Culture

Major Language Groups and Dialects

Understands

• Infernal

But cannot speak it.

A Hell Hound by dndbeyond

Origin/Ancestry

Fiend

HELL HOUND CR: 3 (700XP)

Medium fiend, lawful evil

Armor Class: 15 (Natural Armour)

Hit Points: 45 (7D8+14)

Speed: 50 ft

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 60ft & Passive Perception 15

Languages: Understands Infernal but cannot speak it

Challenge Rating: 3 (700XP)

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 5FT, ONE TARGET. HIT: 7 (1D8+3) PIERCING DAMAGE PLUS 7 (2D6) FIRE DAMAGE.

FIRE BREATH (RECHARGE 5-6):

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.