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Imp

Imp 5e reference with CR 1, type, stat block details, token resources, terrain tools, fear hooks, and monster hunt generation.

CR 1FiendStat Block + PDFHunt Ready
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Overview

A tiny devil with red or brown skin, horns, barbed tail, and bat‑like wings. Its face is impish with a pointed nose and wicked grin; it can turn invisible and often perches on shoulders whispering lies.

Quick 5e Answer

Imp CR, type, stat block, and table tools

Imp is a CR 1 fiend for D&D 5e. This page includes AC 13, HP 10 (3d4 + 3), a ready stat block, a downloadable PDF, and connected encounter tools.

CR1
TypeFiend
Stat BlockOfficial SRD 5.2.1 Stat Block
PDF SheetAvailable
AC13
HP10 (3d4 + 3)

Official SRD 5.2.1 Stat Block

Imp

Tiny, Fiend (Devil, Shapechanger), Lawful 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 Class13
Hit Points10 (3d4 + 3)
Challenge1 β€’ 200 XP
Proficiency+2
Speed
Fly 40 ft., Walk 20 ft.
Initiative
+3
Saving Throws
β€”
Skills
Insight +3, Stealth +5, Deception +4, Persuasion +4
Damage Resistances
Cold; Bludgeoning, Piercing, Slashing from nonmagical attacks that are not silvered
Damage Immunities
Fire, Poison
Condition Immunities
Poisoned
Senses
Darkvision 120 ft.; Passive Perception 11
Passive Perception
11
Languages
Infernal, Common; telepathy 120 ft.
STR6-2
DEX17+3
CON13+1
INT11+0
WIS12+1
CHA14+2

Traits

Shapechanger

The imp can polymorph into a beast form or back into its true form.

Diabolical Restoration

If the devil dies outside the Nine Hells, it reforms in the Nine Hells.

Magic Resistance

The imp has Advantage on saving throws against spells and magical effects.

Actions

Sting

Melee Attack Roll: +5, reach 5 ft. Hit: Piercing plus Poison damage.

Invisibility

The imp magically turns invisible until it attacks or loses concentration.

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

Extraplanar

Base + optional customizer

Custom
Morning β€’ Planar Instability β€’ Warped Paths β€’ Arcane Storm Lines β€’ Planar Anchor
BaseOpen

Urban

Base + optional customizer

Custom
Morning β€’ Clear β€’ Tight Alleys β€’ Carts and Stalls β€’ Clocktower Base
BaseOpen

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

Imp 5e reference: CR 1 fiend, AC 13, HP 10 (3d4 + 3), PDF sheet, token, portrait, terrain, fear hooks, and hunt tools for Extraplanar, Urban. 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 Imp into a focused hunt.

Using Imp in play

Imp can be used in Extraplanar, Urban when you want a CR 1 fiend that helps shape combat pressure, exploration tension, or narrative danger.

Imp 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 Imp 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 Extraplanar, Urban.
  • Works as a CR 1 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 Imp 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.

Imp 5e quick FAQ

What CR is Imp in D&D 5e?

Imp is listed in Monster Almanac as a CR 1 fiend.

What type of monster is Imp?

Imp is listed as a fiend.

Does Imp 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 Imp?

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