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Overview
Can magically disguise itself, read minds, create illusions and travel between planes.
Its limited magic immunity prevents lower-level spells from detecting or affecting it unless it chooses otherwise.
Claws impose a curse that fills rest with frightening visions and prevents its benefits.
First appearances & development
The inspected publisher entry cites Basic Rules (2014), p. 341; earlier debut is unverified.
Canon & continuity
Official D&D Beyond 2014 legacy entry; user comments excluded. Accessed 2026-10-07.
Selected bibliography
Documented works and useful reading. This is not a list of every appearance.
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Basic Rules (2014), p. 341 (Rakshasa, legacy entry via D&D Beyond)
Selected 2014 legacy source, p. 341.
Family & connections
A source-supported family tree or inspiration record has not yet been compiled for this profile. Related reading below indicates a connection in subject matter, not a proven lineage or creative influence.
References
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- Official publisher-hosted canonical game rulesRakshasa — D&D Beyond legacy monster rulesResearch access: 2026-10-07
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