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Horned Serpent

Large Monstrosity · Unaligned · CR 12

  • Monstrosity
  • Large
  • Tier 3

Horned Serpent, CR 12, fills the large monstrosity role with unaligned disposition. Encounter regions: forest, grassland, and swamp. Sourced from Creature Codex.

Stat Block

Challenge Rating
12
Type
Monstrosity
Size
Large
Alignment
Unaligned
Speed
40, swim 40
Habitats
Forest, Grassland, Swamp
Sources
Creature Codex

Ecology

Horned Serpent is a magical creature outside the normal ecological taxonomy — too constructed to be a beast, too natural to be an aberration. It is most often found in forest regions. It is large-sized, which shapes how it hunts, hides, or fights.

Behaviour

Horned Serpent is territorial and aggressive; rarely capable of negotiation in any meaningful way. Its alignment varies by individual or is irrelevant — it acts on instinct, drive, or whoever commands it. It is largely instinct-driven; complex strategy is the work of whoever (or whatever) commands it.

Origin

Horned Serpent is introduced in Kobold Press's Creature Codex (2018). Within a campaign, its existence anchors a region with the kind of weight only an old, named species carries.

CR 12 monstersAll MonstrositysForestGrasslandSwamp

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Frequently Asked Questions about Horned Serpent

What is the challenge rating of Horned Serpent?
Horned Serpent has a challenge rating of 12. It suits high-tier groups.
What type of creature is Horned Serpent?
The bestiary type for Horned Serpent is monstrosity, large size, unaligned alignment.
Where does Horned Serpent live?
Horned Serpent's listed habitats include Forest, Grassland, Swamp.
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