Hell Hound — D&D 5e Monster Stats (CR 3)

Q: What are Hell Hound's AC and HP in D&D 5e?

Hell Hound has an Armor Class of 15 and 45 hit points (7d8+14).

Q: What Challenge Rating is a Hell Hound?

Hell Hound is CR 3, worth 700 XP — roughly a fair fight for a party of four characters of a similar level.

Q: What type of creature is Hell Hound?

Hell Hound is a medium fiend, alignment lawful evil.

Armor Class15

Hit Points45 (7d8+14)

Speed50 ft.

ChallengeCR 3 (700 XP)

STR

17

(+3)

DEX

12

(+1)

CON

14

(+2)

INT

6

(-2)

WIS

13

(+1)

CHA

6

(-2)

SkillsPerception +5

Immunitiesfire

Sensesdarkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 15

Languagesunderstands Infernal but can't speak it

Special Abilities

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. 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.

Running Hell Hound in an encounter

As a CR 3 threat worth 700 XP, Hell Hound is a fair challenge for a party of four at a comparable level. With no legendary actions it works best in numbers or paired with support, where its CR 3 rating won't be burned down in a single round. Use the XP value with the encounter builder to slot it into a balanced fight.

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