Minotaur of Baphomet
Large Monstrosity · · CR 3
- Monstrosity
- Large
- Tier 1
Ranges across underground; Minotaur of Baphomet lists at CR 3 as a large monstrosity (chaotic evil). Sourced from Monster Manual (5.5e 2024).
Stat Block
- Challenge Rating
- 3
- Type
- Monstrosity
- Size
- Large
- Alignment
- —
- Speed
- —
- Habitats
- Underground
- Sources
- Monster Manual (5.5e 2024)
Ecology
Minotaurs of Baphomet are corrupted minotaurs serving the demon prince of beasts. They dwell in cult-temples, demonic shrines, and ritual mazes where Baphomet's worship occurs. They feed on sacrificial victims, drawing necrotic energy from their patron. They are summoned through cult rituals or transformed from standard minotaurs via demonic blessing. They live as long as their patron's favor lasts, often centuries. They serve as enforcers and champions in Baphomet's cults, leading lesser demons in battle.
Behaviour
Baphomet's minotaurs are zealous, cruel, and ritualistic. They follow demonic codes of hunt and slaughter, taking pleasure in the chase. They communicate in Abyssal and Common, speaking in low growls. They mark territory with cultic symbols, painted in blood. They take trophies from worthy prey, presenting them to Baphomet's altars. They serve cult leaders without question but disdain mortal authority outside the cult. They despise civilized restraint, viewing law as a cage.
Origin
Minotaurs of Baphomet are created when standard minotaurs accept the demon prince's blessing, gaining demonic strength and necrotic damage in exchange for soul-loyalty. Some are born already corrupted, hatched in cultic rituals from minotaur eggs. Others are converted as adults, voluntarily or via possession. Baphomet's plane, Endless Maze, breeds them in vast numbers, and they emerge into the Material Plane through Abyssal portals. Their existence proves the demon prince's continued reach across worlds.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Minotaur of Baphomet
- What is the challenge rating of Minotaur of Baphomet?
- Minotaur of Baphomet's challenge rating is 3. A party in this band suits an early or mid tier-1 group.
- What type of creature is Minotaur of Baphomet?
- By creature type, Minotaur of Baphomet is a monstrosity, large size.
- Where does Minotaur of Baphomet live?
- The bestiary places Minotaur of Baphomet in Underground.