Are the CR correct for Greater Barghest [Archive] - Wizards Community

Are the CR correct for Greater Barghest [Archive] - Wizards Community

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Christaldo
09-23-04, 07:29 AM I used this monster yesterday against my group of four players at fourth level. They had really big problems with it. The blink spell was nasty and they had to flee to survive this fellow. I liked playing him. Damage reduction, good spell-like-abilities, reach and three attacks.

I tell you, my players where in big trouble here!!
d_nychus
09-23-04, 12:53 PM Hmm, an Outsider with 3 additional HD, that would make is +1.5 CR right there alone.

Add in the size increase, and the additional spell-like abilities, I think you got a point.

I would put it at CR 6 at least. CR 5 is too low by the rules.
Christaldo
09-23-04, 04:53 PM I haven't read the rules on how they create monsters and how they set the CR. But a CR5 monster should be taken down with proper play. I think they played well, but they had to run.

Thanks for your feedback. I will change the CR to 6. I believe the characters are vengeful, and I will prepare for another fight. I liked playing this fellow :) .

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Christaldo 09-23-04, 07:29 AM	I used this monster yesterday against my group of four players at fourth level. They had really big problems with it. The blink spell was nasty and they had to flee to survive this fellow. I liked playing him. Damage reduction, good spell-like-abilities, reach and three attacks. I tell you, my players where in big trouble here!!
d_nychus 09-23-04, 12:53 PM	Hmm, an Outsider with 3 additional HD, that would make is +1.5 CR right there alone. Add in the size increase, and the additional spell-like abilities, I think you got a point. I would put it at CR 6 at least. CR 5 is too low by the rules.
Christaldo 09-23-04, 04:53 PM	I haven't read the rules on how they create monsters and how they set the CR. But a CR5 monster should be taken down with proper play. I think they played well, but they had to run. Thanks for your feedback. I will change the CR to 6. I believe the characters are vengeful, and I will prepare for another fight. I liked playing this fellow :) .