Blink Dog
Medium Fey, lawful good
50 XP
Special Abilities
Keen Hearing and Smell
The dog has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or smell.
Actions
Bite
Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d6 + 1) piercing damage.
Teleport (Recharge 4-6)
The dog magically teleports, along with any equipment it is wearing or carrying, up to 40 ft. to an unoccupied space it can see. Before or after teleporting, the dog can make one bite attack.
Quick Reference
Running This Encounter
Blink Dogs are highly mobile fey creatures that excel at hit-and-run tactics, making them challenging for inexperienced parties. Their signature Blink ability allows them to teleport up to 40 feet away as a bonus action, enabling them to reposition constantly and avoid melee threats. Use packs of 2-4 Blink Dogs to create a dynamic encounter where the party must adapt to unpredictable positioning. These creatures are intelligent and social, so they may coordinate attacks or attempt to separate weak party members from the group.
Combat Tactics
Blink Dogs favor guerrilla-style combat, using their Blink ability to dart in for a bite attack and then retreat to safety before enemies can retaliate. They prioritize attacking isolated targets or vulnerable backline casters, attempting to prevent spellcasting or healing. A pack will coordinate to surround a target, then use Blink to create openings and frustrate melee-focused parties.
Environment & Setting
Blink Dogs thrive in forests, fey glades, and enchanted woodlands where their teleportation abilities provide tactical advantage among trees and natural obstacles. They are equally comfortable in rolling hills and grasslands where open space allows them maximum mobility.