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Couatl

Couatl 5e reference with CR 4, type, stat block details, token resources, terrain tools, fear hooks, and monster hunt generation.

CR 4CelestialStat Block + PDFHunt Ready
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Overview

A celestial serpent with a feathery, rainbow‑hued body and brightly colored wings. Its head resembles that of a parrot with a sharp beak, and its eyes shine with intelligence; a crest of feathers runs along its neck.

Quick 5e Answer

Couatl CR, type, stat block, and table tools

Couatl is a CR 4 celestial for D&D 5e. This page includes AC 19, HP 97 (13d8 + 39), a ready stat block, a downloadable PDF, and connected encounter tools.

CR4
TypeCelestial
Stat BlockOfficial SRD 5.2.1 Stat Block
PDF SheetAvailable
AC19
HP97 (13d8 + 39)

Official SRD 5.2.1 Stat Block

Couatl

Medium, Celestial, Lawful Good

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This stat block uses official SRD 5.2.1 content under CC-BY-4.0 attribution.

Armor Class19
Hit Points97 (13d8 + 39)
Challenge4 β€’ 1,100 XP
Proficiency+2
Speed
Fly 90 ft., Walk 30 ft.
Initiative
+5
Saving Throws
Cha +6, Con +5, Wis +7
Skills
β€”
Damage Immunities
Psychic; Bludgeoning, Piercing, Slashing from nonmagical attacks
Senses
Truesight 120 ft.; Passive Perception 15
Passive Perception
15
Languages
All; telepathy 120 ft.
STR16+3
DEX20+5
CON17+3
INT18+4
WIS20+5
CHA18+4

Traits

Innate Spellcasting

The couatl casts divine and protective magic using Charisma.

Magic Weapons

The couatl weapon attacks are magical.

Shielded Mind

The couatl is immune to scrying and mind-reading magic.

Actions

Bite

Melee Attack Roll: +8, reach 5 ft. Hit: Piercing damage, and the target may be Poisoned and Unconscious.

Constrict

Melee Attack Roll: +6, reach 10 ft. Hit: Bludgeoning damage, and the target has the Grappled and Restrained conditions.

Change Shape

The couatl magically polymorphs into a beast or humanoid form.

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

Jungle

Base + optional customizer

Custom
Morning β€’ Rain β€’ Broken Canopy β€’ Vines and Roots β€’ Ancient Ruins
BaseOpen

Temple

Base + optional customizer

Custom
Morning β€’ Clear β€’ Processional Steps β€’ Polished Stone β€’ Altar
BaseOpen

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

Couatl 5e reference: CR 4 celestial, AC 19, HP 97 (13d8 + 39), PDF sheet, token, portrait, terrain, fear hooks, and hunt tools for Jungle, Temple. 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 Couatl into a focused hunt.

Using Couatl in play

Couatl can be used in Jungle, Temple when you want a CR 4 celestial that helps shape combat pressure, exploration tension, or narrative danger.

Couatl 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 Couatl 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 Jungle, Temple.
  • Works as a CR 4 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 Couatl 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.

Couatl 5e quick FAQ

What CR is Couatl in D&D 5e?

Couatl is listed in Monster Almanac as a CR 4 celestial.

What type of monster is Couatl?

Couatl is listed as a celestial.

Does Couatl 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 Couatl?

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