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{{ambiguous|Barghest}}
{{5epointer|Volo's Guide to Monsters}}
{{5e Monster
|name=Barghest <!--Creature Name-->
|sorttext=Barghest VGtM
|refs=<ref name="vgtm.123">{{Cite Pub|Volo's Guide to Monsters|pages=123}} Licensed:&copy; Wizards of the Coast {{fairuc}}.</ref>
|monsterref= <!--name refered to in text-->
|size=Large <!--Medium, Large, etc.-->
|type=Fiend <!--Dragon, Humanoid, Outsider, Swarm, etc.-->
|swarm= <!--if swarm, enter size of individual creature of the swarm-->
|subtype=Shapechanger, Barghest <!--Elf, Goblinoid, etc.-->
|align=Neutral Evil <!--Lawful Good, Chaotic Evil-->
|ac=17 <!--armor class-->
|acfluff=natural armor <!--reason if given-->
|hp=90 <!--number of hit points-->
|hd=
|speed=60 ft. (30 ft. in goblin form) <!--walking speed in feet, other speed (fly, swim) in feet-->

|saves= <!--bonus to save; {{5eStr}} +5-->
|skills={{SRD5|Deception}}, {{SRD5|Intimidation}}, {{SRD5|Perception}}, {{SRD5|Stealth}}
|damagevulnerabilities= <!--usually blank. bludgeoning, slashing, piercing-->
|damageresistances={{srd5lc|Cold}}, {{srd5lc|Fire}}, {{srd5lc|Lightning}}; {{bps}}
|damageimmunity={{srd5lc|Acid}}, {{srd5lc|Poison}}
|conditionimmunity={{srd5lc|Poisoned}}
|senses={{srd5lc|Blindsight}} 60 ft., {{srd5lc|Darkvision}} 60 ft.
|perception=15 <!--Passive Perception; 15-->
|languages={{5elang|Abyssal}}, {{5elang|Common}}, {{5elang|Goblin}}, {{5elang|Infernal}}, {{srd5lc|Telepathy}} 60 ft.
|habitat=Forest, Grassland, Hill, Mountain, Underdark
|cr=4 <!--Challenge Rating-->
|xp= <!--blank unless less than CR 1/8 or greater than CR 30-->
|pointer=true
|summary=Fiendish canine that can assume the form of a goblin. <!-- 1-2 line unofficial, UNPLAGIRIZED, description --> 

|feature1=Shapechanger
|flimit1=
|fdesc1=

|feature2=Fire Banishment
|flimit2=
|fdesc2=

|feature3=Keen Smell
|flimit3=
|fdesc3={{SRD5trait}} The barghest has {{srd5lc|Advantage}} on {{SRD5|Wisdom}} ({{SRD5|Perception}}) {{srd5lc|Check}}s that rely on smell.

|feature4=Innate Spellcasting
|flimit4={{SRD5|Charisma}}
|fdesc4=

|action1=Bite
|alimit1=true form only
|adesc1=''{{SRD5|Melee Weapon Attack}}''

|action2=Claws
|alimit2=
|adesc2=''Melee Weapon Attack''

|baction1=<!--bonus actions up to 10-->
|blimit1=
|bdesc1=
|reaction1=<!--reactions up to 5-->
|rlimit1=
|rdesc1=
|legend1=<!--legendary actions up to 5-->
|lgdlimit1=
|lgddesc1=
|haslair=<!--blank, true is has lair-->
}}
Alignment	Neutral Evil +
Author	Volo's Guide to Monsters +
CRval	4 +
Canon	true +
Challenge Rating	4 +
Creature Name	Barghest +
Experience Points	1,100 +
Features	Shapechanger +, Fire Banishment +, Keen Smell +, Innate Spellcasting +, Bite + and Claws +
Habitat	Forest +, Grassland +, Hill +, Mountain + and Underdark +
Hit Points	90 +
Name	Barghest +
Publication	Volo's Guide to Monsters +
Size	Large +
SortText	Barghest VGtM +
Subtype	Shapechanger + and Barghest +
Summary	Fiendish canine that can assume the form of a goblin. +
Type	Fiend +