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Medium fiend, lawful evil

Armor Class 15 (natural armor)
Hit Points 45 (7d8 + 14)
HELLHOUND Speed 50 ft.
Monstrous, fire-breathing fiends that take the form of STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
powerful dogs, hell hounds are found on the battlefields 17 (+3) 12 (+1) 14 (+2) 6 (-2) 13 (+1) 6 (- 2)
of Acheron and throughout the Lower Planes. On the
Material Plane, hell hounds are most commonly seen Skills Perception +5
in service to devils, fire giants, and other evil creatures Damage Immunities fire
that use them as guard animals and companions. Senses darkvision 60ft., passive Perception 15
Burning Hunger. Hell hounds hunt in packs, feeding Languages understands Infernal but can't speak it
on any creature that appears edible. They avoid Challenge 3 (700 XP)
potentially dangerous foes in favor of targeting the
weakest prey with their savage bite and fiery breath, Keen Hearing and Smell. The hound has advantage on Wisdom
demonstrating a relentless determination as they pursue (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or smell.
that prey to the bitter end.
When hell hounds feed, the flesh they consume stokes Pack Tactics. The hound has advantage on an attack roll
the infernal fires that burn within them. When a hell 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.
hound dies, that fire consumes the creature's remains
in a billowing eruption of smoke and blazing embers,
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leaving nothing behind but scorched tufts of black fur.
Evil to the Core. Hell hounds are smarter than Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
mundane beasts, and their lawful nature makes them Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) piercing damage plus 7 (2d6) fire damage.
good at following orders. However, a hell hound's evil Fire Breath (Recharge 5-6}. The hound exhales fire in a 15-foot
disposition means that the creature can't be trained to cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 12 Dexterity
be anything other than a ruthless killer. If a hell hound saving throw, taking 21 (6d6) fire damage on a failed save, or
isn't allowed to indulge its malevolent hunger, it quickly half as much damage on a successful one.
abandons or turns against its master.