Lynel (creature)

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Red Lynel
Large giant (lynel), lawful evil Armor Class 15 (natural armor) Heart Points 180 (19d10 + 76) Speed 50 ft.
STR 19 (+4)	DEX 15 (+2)	CON 19 (+4)	INT 15 (+2)	WIS 16 (+3)	CHA 16 (+3)
Saving Throws Str +7
Skills Intimidation +6, Perception +6
Damage Resistances cold, fire, lightning
Senses passive Perception 16
Languages Blin
Challenge 8 (3,900 XP)			Proficiency Bonus +3
Challenge Alternatives 3, 8, 13, 18, 23, 28
Charge. If the lynel moves at least 20 feet straight toward a Medium or smaller creature then hits it with the first melee attack it makes on the same turn, the target must succeed on a DC 15 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone. Mighty Marksman. The lynel adds both Strength and Dexterity to ranged weapon attack rolls. These attacks ignore half cover and three-quarters cover. Warping Step (1/Day). As a bonus action, the lynel teleports up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space that it can see.
Actions Multiattack. The lynel makes three attacks using the same weapon. Lynel Crusher. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 23 (3d10 + 7) bludgeoning damage. Lynel Sword and Shield. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. If the lynel uses this attack, its AC increases to 18 until its next turn. Hit: 17 (3d8 + 4) slashing damage. Lynel Spear. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 10 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 17 (3d8 + 4) piercing damage, or 20 (3d10 + 4) piercing damage if used with two hands to make a melee attack. Lynel Bow with Fire Arrows. Ranged Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, range 80/320 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (3d6 + 2) piercing damage plus 3 (1d6) fire damage, and if the target is a creature it is Ignited. Fire Breath (Recharge 5-6). The lynel exhales fire in a 60-foot line that is 10-feet wide, three times. For each time a creature is in one of these lines it must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 11 (2d10) fire damage for each failed save, or half as much damage for each successful one.

“	“These fearsome monsters have lived in Hyrule since ancient times. They possess intense intelligence, resilience, and strength, making them among the most dangerous monsters in all the land. This is compounded by the fact that they have a natural resistance to all elements. You would be wise to challenge a lynel only if you're very well prepared.”
	— Hyrule Compendium, Breath of the Wild

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     Environment: Grassland, Hills, Volcanic

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Related pages

• Lynels have six colorations each with their own challenge rating: orange (3), red (8), blue (13), black (18), silver (23), & golden (28)
• Lynel (race), the race to which this creature belongs
• Magic items used by powerful lynels: lynel shield, lynel sword, lynel spear, and lynel crusher

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