CR 5 – Type – Beast – Sky Serpent
Tier 2 play
**Sky Serpent**
Medium Beast, Unaligned
Core Stats: Armor Class (AC) 15, Hit Points (HP) 85, Speed 20 ft., fly 60 ft.
Ability Scores:
Strength 12 (+1),
Dexterity 17 (+3),
Constitution 14 (+2),
Intelligence 1 (-5),
Wisdom 12 (+1),
Charisma 1 (-5)
Proficiencies: Saving Throws: Dexterity +6, Constitution +5
Skills: Perception +4
Damage Resistances: Bludgeoning, Piercing
Damage Immunities: None
Condition Immunities: Frightened
Senses: Darkvision 60 ft., Keen Sight (advantage on Perception checks relying on sight), Passive Perception 14
Languages: Understands Celestial but cannot speak
Challenge Rating (CR): 5
**Special Abilities:**
– **Glide Mastery:** The Sky Serpent can make a Dexterity saving throw (DC 15) to negate fall damage and can gracefully land without taking damage, allowing for aerial maneuvers without risk.
– **Dazzling Plume:** As a bonus action, the Sky Serpent can emit blinding iridescent feathers. Creatures within 10 feet must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or be blinded until the end of their next turn.
**Actions:**
– **Multiattack:** The Sky Serpent makes two attacks: one with its bite and one with its tail.
– **Bite:** +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) piercing damage.
– **Tail Whip:** +6 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d10 + 3) bludgeoning damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 14 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.
– **Aerial Dive (Recharge 5-6):** The Sky Serpent can dive down from a height of at least 30 feet, making a single Bite attack with advantage. If the attack hits, it deals an extra 14 (4d6) damage.
**Description:** The Sky Serpent is a magnificent creature that glides gracefully through the air, often found soaring high above mountain ranges. Its vibrant plumage reflects the colors of the sky, making it a breathtaking sight. Known for its cunning intelligence, it uses its aerial agility to outmaneuver foes and strike from above. It often targets adventurers who wander too close to its lair, utilizing strategic dives and dazzling displays to disorient them before launching into the fray. Sky Serpents are considered guardians of the skies, protecting their territory fiercely while exhibiting an almost playful demeanor when engaging in combat.