Monster Manual, pg. 234
Bone Naga CR: 4
Large undead, lawful evil
Armor Class: 15 (natural armor)
Hit Points: 58 9d10+9
Speed:
30 ft
Damage Immunities: Poison
Languages: Common plus one other language
Challenge Rating: 4
( 1,100 XP)
Proficiency Bonus: +2
The naga is a 5th-level spellcaster (spell save DC 12, +4 to hit with spell attacks) that needs only verbal components to cast its spells.
If the naga was a Guardian Naga in life, its spellcasting ability is Wisdom, and it has the following cleric spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will): Mending, Sacred Flame, Thaumaturgy
1st level (4 slots): Command, Shield of Faith
2nd level (3 slots): Calm Emotions, Hold Person
3rd level (2 slots): Bestow Curse
If the naga was a Spirit Naga in life, its spellcasting ability is Intelligence, and it has the following wizard spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will): Mage Hand, Minor Illusion, Ray of Frost
1st level (4 slots): Charm Person, Sleep
2nd level (3 slots): Detect Thoughts, Hold Person
3rd level (2 slots): Lightning Bolt
Actions
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 10 ft., one creature. Hit: 10 2d6+3 piercing damage plus 10 3d6 poison damage.
In response to the long history of conflict between the Yuan-Ti and the Nagas, Yuan-Ti created a necromantic ritual that could halt a naga’s resurrection by transforming the living naga into a skeletal undead servitor. A bone naga retains only a few of the spells it knew in life.
Nagas are intelligent serpents that inhabit the ruins of the past, amassing arcane treasures and knowledge.
Nagas are intelligent serpents that inhabit the ruins of the past, amassing arcane treasures and knowledge.
The first Nagas were created as immortal guardians by a humanoid race long lost to history. When this race died out, the Nagas deemed themselves the rightful inheritors of their masters’ treasures and magical lore. Industrious and driven, Nagas occasionally venture out from their lairs to track down magic items or rare spellbooks.
Nagas never feel the ravages of time or succumb to sickness. Even if it is struck down, a naga’s immortal spirit reforms in a new body in a matter of days, ready to continue its eternal work.
Benevolent Dictators and Brutal Tyrants. A naga rules its domain with absolute authority. Whether it rules with compassion or by terrorizing its subjects, the naga believes itself the master of all other creatures that inhabit its domain.
Rivalry. Nagas have a long-standing enmity with the Yuan-Ti, with each race seeing itself as the epitome of serpentine evolution. Though cooperation between them is rare, Nagas and Yuan-Ti sometimes set aside their differences to work toward common objectives. However, Yuan-Ti always chafe under a naga’s authority.
immortal Nature. A naga doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep.
Suggested Environments
Underdark