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Behir

Behir 5e reference with CR 11, type, stat block details, token resources, terrain tools, fear hooks, and monster hunt generation.

CR 11MonstrosityStat Block + PDFHunt Ready
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Overview

A long, serpentine monster over 40 feet long with a draconic head, blue‑gray scales, and a dozen clawed legs along its body. It can coil around prey and emits a line of lightning from its maw.

Quick 5e Answer

Behir CR, type, stat block, and table tools

Behir is a CR 11 monstrosity for D&D 5e. This page includes AC 17, HP 168 (16d12 + 64), a ready stat block, a downloadable PDF, and connected encounter tools.

CR11
TypeMonstrosity
Stat BlockOfficial SRD 5.2.1 Stat Block
PDF SheetAvailable
AC17
HP168 (16d12 + 64)

Official SRD 5.2.1 Stat Block

Behir

Huge, Monstrosity, Neutral Evil

Official SRD5e-2024srd-5.2.1-v1PDF Ready
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This stat block uses official SRD 5.2.1 content under CC-BY-4.0 attribution.

Armor Class17
Hit Points168 (16d12 + 64)
Challenge11 β€’ 7,200 XP
Proficiency+4
Speed
Walk 50 ft., Climb 40 ft.
Initiative
+3
Saving Throws
β€”
Skills
Stealth +7, Perception +6
Damage Immunities
Lightning
Senses
Darkvision 90 ft.; Passive Perception 16
Passive Perception
16
Languages
Draconic
STR23+6
DEX16+3
CON18+4
INT7-2
WIS14+2
CHA12+1

Actions

Multiattack

The behir makes two attacks: Bite and Constrict.

Bite

Melee Attack Roll: +10, reach 10 ft. Hit: Piercing damage.

Constrict

Melee Attack Roll: +10, reach 5 ft. Hit: Bludgeoning damage, and the target has the Grappled and Restrained conditions.

Lightning Breath (Recharge 5-6)

Dexterity Saving Throw: creatures in a 20-foot Line. Failure: Lightning damage. Success: Half damage.

Swallow

The behir swallows a Medium or smaller creature it is grappling.

Legal Attribution

This work includes material from the System Reference Document 5.2.1 (β€œSRD 5.2.1”) by Wizards of the Coast LLC, available at https://www.dndbeyond.com/srd. The SRD 5.2.1 is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, available at https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode.

This stat block includes SRD 5.2.1 material licensed under CC-BY-4.0. Include the required SRD 5.2.1 attribution in generated PDFs.

License: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International

Generate Terrain

Mountain

Base + optional customizer

Custom
Morning β€’ Clear β€’ Narrow Pass β€’ Bare Rock β€’ Rope Bridge
BaseOpen

Underdark

Base + optional customizer

Custom
Morning β€’ Subterranean Draft β€’ Fungal Forests β€’ Spore Fields β€’ Fungal Tower
BaseOpen

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Behir Token, Portrait, Chatbot, Terrain, Fear Hooks, Hunt Generator, and D&D 5e Resources

Behir 5e reference: CR 11 monstrosity, AC 17, HP 168 (16d12 + 64), PDF sheet, token, portrait, terrain, fear hooks, and hunt tools for Mountain, Underdark. This page is part of the complete Monster Almanac stat block library. It includes a official srd 5.2.1 stat block with a downloadable PDF sheet, plus connected prep tools. Use this Monster Almanac page to move from search result to table prep: read the quick 5e reference, open the stat block, download the PDF when available, generate a token or portrait prompt, build matching terrain, create a monster-bound fear hook, and turn Behir into a focused hunt.

Using Behir in play

Behir can be used in Mountain, Underdark when you want a CR 11 monstrosity that helps shape combat pressure, exploration tension, or narrative danger.

Behir works well as a supporting threat, recurring danger, or encounter-building piece inside a larger scene.

The attached official srd 5.2.1 stat block gives you a table-ready rules reference, and the PDF button keeps the sheet easy to print or save before the session.

This makes Behir useful not only as a monster reference, but also as a scene-shaping piece for travel danger, dungeon pressure, wilderness discovery, or a stronger narrative threat.

Why this monster is useful

  • Fits naturally into Mountain, Underdark.
  • Works as a CR 11 option for encounter building and pacing.
  • Connects directly with a stat block, downloadable PDF, portrait, token, chatbot, terrain, fear hook, and hunt resources.
  • Helps game masters move from reference to actual tabletop use more quickly.

Quick ideas for scene building

  • Use Behir as a wandering threat tied to the local environment.
  • Pair the monster with terrain from the environments shown above.
  • Add an NPC witness, hunter, scholar, survivor, or fearful character to frame the danger.
  • Open the chatbot resource to give the creature more roleplay or lore flavor.
  • Use the hunt generator to turn this monster into a focused adventure hook.

Behir 5e quick FAQ

What CR is Behir in D&D 5e?

Behir is listed in Monster Almanac as a CR 11 monstrosity.

What type of monster is Behir?

Behir is listed as a monstrosity.

Does Behir have a 5e stat block?

Yes. This page includes a official srd 5.2.1 stat block and a downloadable PDF sheet.

Can I generate a token or hunt for Behir?

Yes. This page links to Behir token, portrait, chatbot, terrain, fear hook, and monster hunt tools for fast D&D prep.