Spirit Naga
Monster Manual (2025) p. 297
- Size
- Large
- Type
- fiend
- Alignment
- chaotic evil
- AC
- 17
- Initiative
- 3
- Hit Points
- 135 (18d10+36)
- Speed
- walk 40 ft.
- Saving Throws
- Wis +5, Con +5, Dex +6, Cha +6
- Immunities
- poison
- Condition Immunities
- charmed, poisoned
- Senses
- darkvision 60 ft.
- Passive Perception
- 12
- Languages
- Abyssal, Common
- Challenge
- 8
- Lineage
- Naga
- Environment
- planar (lower), underdark
Traits
Proficiency Bonus
+3
Treasure
Arcana: The monster's treasure hoard features magic items with the noted theme. The Dungeon Master's Guide details treasure hoards appropriate for each theme.
Fiendish Restoration
If it dies, the naga returns to life in 1d6 days and regains all its Hit Points. Only a Wish spell can prevent this trait from functioning.
Actions
Multiattack
The naga makes three attacks, using Bite or Necrotic Ray in any combination.
Bite
Melee Attack Roll: +7, reach 10 ft. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4) Piercing damage plus 14 (4d6) Poison damage.
Necrotic Ray
Ranged Attack Roll: +6, range 60 ft. Hit: 21 (6d6) Necrotic damage.
Spellcasting
The naga casts one of the following spells, requiring no Somatic or Material components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 14):
- At will: Detect Magic, Mage Hand, Minor Illusion, Water Breathing
- 2/day each: Detect Thoughts, Dimension Door, Hold Person (level 3 version), Lightning Bolt (level 4 version)
Spells
Detect Magic [5.5e], Mage Hand [5.5e], Minor Illusion [5.5e], Water Breathing [5.5e], Detect Thoughts [5.5e], Dimension Door [5.5e], Hold Person [5.5e], Lightning Bolt [5.5e]
Other data
description
Spirit nagas loathe the world and all creatures. Possessing perfect memories, these venomous, cobra-like creatures recall every slight committed against them during their immortal existences. In their dank, joyless lairs, they create vicious plots to avenge themselves against even petty offenses. Spirit nagas seek to claim what they believe they deserve. Their schemes often involve poisons, vile spells, cursed objects, or magical compulsions, eventually making them wellsprings of diabolical knowledge and evil inspiration. Other villains often seek out spirit nagas as advisers and allies. Roll on or choose a result from the Spirit Naga Grievances table to inspire what motivates a spirit naga's schemes.
Spirit Naga Grievances:
| 1d6 | The Spirit Naga Believes... |
|---|---|
| 1 | A character is to blame for its recent failures. |
| 2 | It has been evicted from its rightful home. |
| 3 | Locals have reneged on an age-old bargain. |
| 4 | Other creatures are mocking it. |
| 5 | A rival is spying on it. |
| 6 | Someone's treasure rightfully belongs to it. |