Hell Hound CR 3 Medium fiend

"Know thy enemy. Then roll initiative anyway."

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Medium fiend, lawful evil

Armor Class 15 (natural armor) 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 60 ft., passive Perception 15

Languages understands Infernal but can't speak it

Challenge 3 (700 XP)   Proficiency Bonus +2

Traits

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 ft. of the creature and the ally isn't incapacitated.

Actions

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., 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.

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