Yuan-ti Malison (Type 3)*
Medium Monstrosity · · CR 3
- Monstrosity
- Medium
- Tier 1
CR 3 medium monstrosity, neutral evil — that's Yuan-ti Malison (Type 3)*. Native to desert, forest, swamp, and urban. Sourced from Monster Manual (5.5e 2024).
Stat Block
- Challenge Rating
- 3
- Type
- Monstrosity
- Size
- Medium
- Alignment
- —
- Speed
- —
- Habitats
- Desert, Forest, Swamp, Urban
- Sources
- Monster Manual (5.5e 2024)
Ecology
Yuan-ti Malison (Type 3)* 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 desert regions. It is medium-sized, which shapes how it hunts, hides, or fights.
Behaviour
Yuan-ti Malison (Type 3)* 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. Spellcasting expands its repertoire well beyond what its physical stat block alone suggests.
Origin
Yuan-ti Malison (Type 3)* is codified in the 5.5e Monster Manual. Within a campaign, its existence anchors a region with the kind of weight only an old, named species carries.
Related Monsters
Frequently Asked Questions about Yuan-ti Malison (Type 3)*
- What is the challenge rating of Yuan-ti Malison (Type 3)*?
- Listed CR for Yuan-ti Malison (Type 3)*: 3. Match it to a party that suits an early or mid tier-1 group.
- What type of creature is Yuan-ti Malison (Type 3)*?
- By creature type, Yuan-ti Malison (Type 3)* is a monstrosity, medium size.
- Where does Yuan-ti Malison (Type 3)* live?
- The published habitats for Yuan-ti Malison (Type 3)*: Desert, Forest, Swamp, Urban.