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[[File:Rakshasa DnD.JPG|thumb|180px|right|Rakshasa from {{Pub|Monster Manual (1e)}}<br />by [[D. A. Trampier]]<br />&copy; [[TSR Inc.]] (Fair Use)<br />''Image is not part of the SRD'']]
{{5e Monster
|name=Rakshasa 
|sorttext=Rakshasa AAA Common
|refs={{SRD5ref}} <ref name="hab">Habitat & Plane &mdash; Not part of the [[SRD5]].</ref> <ref name="dmg5hab">habitat - {{pub|Dungeon Master's Guide (5e)}} p.302-305</ref>
|size=Medium <!--Medium, Large, etc.-->
|type=Fiend <!--Dragon, Humanoid, Outsider, Swarm, etc.-->
|swarm= <!--If swarm, size of individual creature in swarm-->
|subtype=Rakshasa <!--Elf, Goblinoid, etc.-->
|align=Lawful Evil <!--Lawful Good, Chaotic Evil-->
|ac=16 <!--armor class-->
|acfluff=natural armor <!--reason if given-->
|hp=110 <!--number of hit points-->
|hd=13d8+52 <!--10d8, 4d12, etc.-->
|speed=40 ft.
|str=14
|dex=17
|con=18
|int=13
|wis=16
|cha=20
|saves= <!--[[SRD5:Dexterity|Dex]]-->
|skills={{SRD5|Deception}} +10, {{SRD5|Insight}} +8
|damagevulnerabilities={{srd5lc|Piercing}} from magic weapons wielded by good creatures
|damageresistances= <!--bludgeoning, slashing, piercing-->
|damageimmunity={{srd5lc|Bludgeoning}}, {{srd5lc|Piercing}}, and {{srd5lc|Slashing}} from nonmagical attacks <!--damage type; fire, radiant-->
|conditionimmunity= <!--condition; charmed, petrified-->
|senses={{srd5lc|Darkvision}} 60 ft.
|perception=13 <!--Passive Perception bonus; +5-->
|languages={{SRD5|Common}}, {{SRD5|Infernal}}
|habitat=Urban  
|plane=Nine Hells
|cr=13 <!--Challenge Rating-->
|xp= <!--Experience points for destroying-->
|canon=true
|summary=A Rakshasa's true form appears to be a humanoid tiger. The hands are upside down (palms outward when arms are held at its side). <!-- 1-2 line unofficial, UNPLAGIRIZED, description --> 

|feature1=Limited Magic Immunity
|flimit1=
|fdesc1=The rakshasa can’t be affected or detected by {{srd5lc|Spell}}s of 6th level or lower unless it wishes to be. It has {{srd5lc|Advantage}} on {{srd5lc|Saving Throw}}s against all other spells and magical effects.

|feature2=Innate Spellcasting
|flimit2=
|fdesc2=The rakshasa’s innate {{srd5lc|Spellcasting Ability}} is {{SRD5|Charisma}} ({{srd5lc|Spell Save}} {{SRD5|DC}} 18, +10 to hit with spell attacks). The rakshasa can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components: <br />
:At will: {{5e Spell Line|Detect Thoughts, Disguise Self, Mage Hand, Minor Illusion}} <br />
:3/day each: {{5e Spell Line|Charm Person, Detect Magic, Invisibility, Major Image, Suggestion}} <br />
:1/day each: {{5e Spell Line|Dominate Person, Fly, Plane Shift, True Seeing}}

|action1=Multiattack
|alimit1=
|adesc1=The rakshasa makes two claw attacks.

|action2=Claw
|alimit2=
|adesc2=''{{SRD5|Melee Weapon Attack}}:'' +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. ''Hit:'' 9 (2d6+2) {{srd5lc|Slashing}} damage, and the target is {{srd5lc|Cursed}} if it is a {{srd5lc|Creature}}. The magical curse takes effect whenever the target takes a {{5e Rest}}, filling the target's thoughts with horrible images and dreams. The cursed target gains no benefit from finishing a short or long rest. The curse lasts until it is lifted by a ''{{srd5lc|Remove Curse}}'' spell or similar magic.
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'''Unofficial Description:''' A {{5ep|Rakshasa}}'s true form appears to be a humanoid tiger. The hands are upside down (palms outward when arms are held at its side).<br />
''See {{5ep|Rakshasa}} for full description.''

==Sources and Notes==
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[[Category:SRD5 Monsters]]

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Alignment	Lawful Evil +
Author	SRD5 +
CRval	13 +
Canon	true +
Challenge Rating	13 +
Experience Points	10,000 +
Features	Limited Magic Immunity +, Innate Spellcasting +, Multiattack + and Claw +
Habitat	Urban +
Hit Dice	13d8+52 +
Hit Points	110 +
Name	Rakshasa +
Plane	Nine Hells +
Publication	SRD5 +
Size	Medium +
SortText	Rakshasa AAA Common +
Subtype	Rakshasa +
Summary	A Rakshasa's true form appears to be a humanoid tiger. The hands are upside down (palms outward when arms are held at its side). +
Title	Rakshasa +
Type	Fiend +