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Challenge 6: 6

Chimera

Large monstrosity, chaotic evil

Armor Class
14 (natural armor)
Hit Points
114 (12d10+48)
Speed
30 ft., fly 60 ft.
STR
19 (+4)
DEX
11 (+0)
CON
19 (+4)
INT
3 (−4)
WIS
14 (+2)
CHA
10 (+0)
Skills
Perception +8
Senses
darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 18
Languages
understands Draconic but can't speak
Challenge
6 (2,300 XP)
Proficiency Bonus
+3

Actions

Multiattack. The chimera makes three attacks: one with its bite, one with its horns, and one with its claws. When its fire breath is available, it can use the breath in place of its bite or horns.

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) piercing damage.

Horns. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (1d12 + 4) bludgeoning damage.

Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) slashing damage.

Fire Breath (Recharge 5-6). The dragon head exhales fire in a 15-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 31 (7d8) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

How many for your party

Copies of the chimera (2,300 XP each) against a party of four characters of the same level. Build mixed fights in the encounter builder.

Number of Chimera for each difficulty, party of four
Party levelEasyMediumHardDeadly
Level 5—1—2–20
Level 81—23–20
Level 91—23–20
Level 10—2—3–20
Level 11—234–20
Level 122—34–20

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Questions

What CR is the Chimera?

The Chimera is challenge 6, worth 2,300 XP, with a proficiency bonus of +3.

How many hit points does the Chimera have?

114 hit points (12d10+48), with AC 14 from natural armor.

How many should I use against four 5th-level characters?

Against four level 5 characters, 1 is medium by the encounter XP budget.