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Message: <blockquote data-quote="brehobit" data-source="post: 3286007" data-attributes="member: 12032">Thanks all, I think I have it figured out.  I think the party will be forced to run away, but there is no _good_ reason, given the adventure and the party ranger (and NPC ranger who may be there too) for the hydra to close.  It could happen (and the adventure set-up makes it possible) but they should be able to avoid.  The real problem is if they get sucked into the fight, they are pretty much dead.I still think this is a bit much for a CR 5.  6 attacks at +8 for 1d10+3 is crazy.  Combat reflexes _and_ reach _and_ all heads getting to attack is sick.  Oh, fast healing 16 is crazy too.  The head's "vulnerability" is very limited.  I think perhaps you should just be able to attack the heads (perhaps with a +4 dodge bonus to AC?)If you can tie it down, it is easy money.  But doing so is non-trivial, and if it closes, it's all over.  Their lack of casters is key....Mark</blockquote>