---
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