--- obsidianUIMode: preview cssclasses: json5e-monster tags: - compendium/src/5e/mm - monster/environment/mountain - monster/environment/underdark - monster/size/medium - monster/type/fiend aliases: ["Hell Hound"] --- # Hell Hound *Source: SRD / Basic Rules* ```ad-statblock title: Hell Hound ![](compendium/bestiary/fiend/token/hell-hound.png#token) *Medium fiend, Lawful Evil* - **Armor Class** 15 (natural armor) - **Hit Points** 45 (`7d8 + 14`) - **Speed** 50 ft. |STR|DEX|CON|INT|WIS|CHA| |:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:| |17 (+3)|12 (+1)|14 (+2)| 6 (-2)|13 (+1)| 6 (-2)| - **Proficiency Bonus** +2 - **Saving Throws** ⏤ - **Skills** Perception +5 - **Senses** darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 15 - **Damage Immunities** fire - **Languages** understands Infernal but can't speak it - **Challenge** 3 ## Traits ***Keen Hearing and Smell.*** The hound has advantage on Wisdom ([Perception](rules/skills.md#Perception)) checks that rely on hearing or smell. ***Pack Tactics.*** The hound has advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of the hound's allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isn't [incapacitated](rules/conditions.md#incapacitated). ## Actions ***Bite.*** *Melee Weapon Attack:* +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. *Hit:* 7 (`1d8 + 3`) piercing damage plus 7 (`2d6`) fire damage. ***Fire Breath (Recharge 5-6).*** The hound exhales fire in a 15-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 12 Dexterity saving throw, taking 21 (`6d6`) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. ``` ^statblock ## Environment underdark, mountain