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Tag: 2024

  • Ash Eater

    Camouflaged green to hide in its jungle environment, the Ash Eater is named for the obsidian-black teeth in its mouth, perfect for devouring prey. When pressed, it uses the skull-like carapace around its head to bash in its victims. 

    Large Beast (Dinosaur), Unaligned

    Armor Class 13

    Hit Points 95 (10d10 + 40)

    Speed 50 ft.

    Initiative +3 (13)

    STR 21 (+5) (+5)

    DEX 11 (+0) (+0)

    CON 19 (+4) (+4)

    INT 3 (-4) (-4)

    WIS 12 (+1) (+1)

    CHA 4 (-3) (-3)

    Skills Perception +4, Stealth + 6

    Senses Passive Perception 14

    Languages None

    Challenge 6 (2,300 XP), Proficiency Bonus +3

    Actions

    Multiattack. The ash eater makes two Skull Bash attacks.

    Skull Bash. Melee Attack Roll: +8, reach 10 ft. Hit: 14 (2d8 + 5) Bludgeoning damage. If the target is a Huge or smaller creature and the ash eater moved 20+ feet straight toward it immediately before the hit, the target has the Prone condition.

    Bonus Actions

    Feast. Constitution Saving Throw: DC 15, one creature within 5 feet that has the Prone condition. Failure: 23 (4d8 + 5) Slashing damage. Success: Half damage.

    Credit: Inti Navia and Ivo Hoying

  • Shaifen-La

    Treading through the fog of the dead city, Shaifen-La’s deteroriated mind flashes between images of its job as guardian, and the frantic images of a mad celestial. Towering above the swampy trees, it walks on four legs, golden and ivory, inscribed with the runes of ages past. Its shell-like torso has been taken over by writhing green vines, winding their way up to make up for its absence of a neck as they host its face– a marble humanoid mask, expression and unreadable and two pairs of ears long and listening.

    Gargantuan Celestial, Chaotic Neutral

    Armor Class 18

    Hit Points 319 (22d20 + 88)

    Speed 60 ft.

    Initiative +13 (23)

    STR 18 (+4) (+4)

    DEX 12 (+1) (+7)

    CON 19 (+4) (+10)

    INT 18 (+4) (+4)

    WIS 24 (+7) (+13)

    CHA 16 (+3) (+3)

    Skills Perception + 13

    Resistances Fire, Necrotic

    Immunities Radiant; Charmed, Exhaustion

    Senses Truesight 120 ft.; Passive Perception 23

    Languages Telepathy 60 ft.

    Challenge 18 (20,000 XP), Proficiency Bonus +6

    Traits

    Legendary Resistance (4/Day). If Shaifen-La fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.


    Weight of the Ages. Constitution Saving Throw: DC 21, any creature that starts its turn in a 10-foot Emanation originating from Shaifen-La. Failure: Until the end of its next turn, the target’s speed is halved, and on its turn it can take either an action or a Bonus Action, not both. Success: The target is immune to Shaifen-La’s Weight of the Ages for 24 hours.

    Actions

    Multiattack. Shaifen-La makes 3 Ageless Strike attacks. 

    Ageless Strike. Melee or Ranged Attack Roll: +13, reach 5 ft. or range 100 ft. Hit: 28 (6d6 + 7) Force damage.

    Era Implosion. Wisdom Saving Throw: DC 21, each creature in a 20-foot-radius Sphere centered on a point Shaifen-La can see within 120 ft. Failure: 80 (18d8) Psychic damage and the target has the Incapacitated condition until the end of
    its next turn. Success: Half damage only.

    Bonus Actions

    Wilting Gaze. Constitution Saving Throw: DC 21, each creature in a 30-foot Cone. Failure: The target gains 1 Exhaustion level.

    Legendary Actions

    Legendary Action Uses: 3. Immediately after another creature’s turn, Shaifen-La can expend a use to take one of the following actions. Shaifen-La regains all expended uses at the start of each of its turns.

    Temporal Shackles. Strength Saving Throw: DC 21, one creature Shaifen-La can see within 60 ft. Failure: 14 (4d6) Force damage and the target has the Restrained condition until the end of its next turn. Failure or Success: Shaifen-La can’t take this action again until the start of its next turn.

    Wither. Shaifen-La makes one Ageless Strike attack.

    Looking to the Future. Attacks against Shaifen-La have Disadvantage until the end of its next turn.

    Credit: Inti Navia and Ivo Hoying

  • Rabbit

    v. 2024

    Tiny Beast, Unaligned

    Armor Class 12

    Hit Points 1 (1d4 – 1)

    Speed 30 ft., Burrow 5 ft.

    Initiative +1 (11)

    STR  1

    Mod (-5) Save (-5)

    DEX   12

    Mod (+1) Save (+3)

    CON   7

    Mod (-2) Save (-2)

    INT    2

    Mod (-4) Save (-4)

    WIS   15

    Mod (+2) Save (+2)

    CHA   7

    Mod (-2) Save (-2)

    Skills Perception +4

    Senses Passive Perception 14

    Languages –

    Challenge 0 (10 XP) PB +2

    Traits

    Leap. The rabbit’s long jump is up to 10 feet, and its high jump is up to 10 feet, with or without a running start.

    Actions

    Trick Flip. The rabbit uses Leap to move away from danger without imposing an Opportunity Attack.

    Bonus Actions

    Nimble Escape. The rabbit can take the Disengage or Hide action.

    Credit: Ivo Hoying/Aaron Miller

  • Chimpanzee 

    v. 2024

    Medium Beast, Unaligned

    Armor Class 12

    Hit Points 3 (1d6)

    Speed 30 ft., Climb 30 ft.

    Initiative +0 (10)

    STR   14

    Mod (+2) Save (+2)

    DEX   10

    Mod (+0) Save (+0)

    CON   11

    Mod (+0) Save (+0)

    INT    6

    Mod (-2) Save (-2)

    WIS   12

    Mod (+1) Save (+1)

    CHA   6

    Mod (-2) Save (-2)

    Skills Acrobatics +4, Perception +3

    Senses Passive Perception 11

    Languages –

    Challenge 0 (10 XP) PB +2

    Traits

    Pack Tactics. The chimpanzee has Advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of the chimpanzee’s allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally doesn’t have the Incapacitated condition.

    Actions

    Multiattack. The chimpanzee makes two attacks, using Bite, Fist, or Rock in any combination.

    Bite. Melee Attack Roll: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) Piercing damage.

    Fist. Melee Attack Roll: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) Bludgeoning damage.

    Rock (Recharge 6).  Ranged Attack Roll:+4, range 25/50 ft. Hit: 6 (2d4 + 2) Bludgeoning damage.

    Credit: Ivo Hoying/Aaron Miller

  • Otter

    v. 2024

    Small Beast, Unaligned

    Armor Class 12

    Hit Points 3 (1d6)

    Speed 15 ft., Swim 40 ft.

    Initiative +2 (12)

    STR   6

    Mod (-2) Save (-2)

    DEX   14

    Mod (+2) Save (+2)

    CON   11

    Mod (+0) Save (+0)

    INT    6

    Mod (-2) Save (-2)

    WIS   14

    Mod (+2) Save (+2)

    CHA   6

    Mod (-2) Save (-2)

    Skills Stealth +4

    Senses Darkvision 30 ft.; Passive Perception 14

    Languages –

    Challenge 0 (10 XP) PB +2

    Traits

    Slippery. The otter has Advantage on ability checks and saving throws made to end or avoid the Grappled condition.

    Actions

    Bite. Melee Attack Roll: +2, reach 5 ft., Hit: 1 Piercing damage.

    Credit: Ivo Hoying/Aaron Miller

  • Maned Wolf

    v. 2024

    Medium Beast, Unaligned

    Armor Class 12

    Hit Points 11 (2d8 + 2)

    Speed 40 ft

    Initiative +2 (12)

    STR   12

    Mod (+1) Save (+1)

    DEX   15

    Mod (+2) Save (+2)

    CON   12

    Mod (+1) Save (+1)

    INT    4

    Mod (-3) Save (-3)

    WIS   13

    Mod (+1) Save (+1)

    CHA   8

    Mod (-1) Save (-1)

    Skills Perception +3

    Senses Darkvision 90 ft., Passive Perception 13

    Languages –

    Challenge 1/4 (50 XP) PB +2

    Traits

    Agile. The wolf doesn’t provoke an Opportunity Attack when it moves out of an enemy’s reach.

    Actions

    Bite. Melee Attack Roll: +4, reach 5 ft. Hit: 5 (1d6+2) Piercing damage.

    Bonus Actions

    Nimble Escape. The wolf takes the Disengage or Hide action.

    Credit: Ivo Hoying/Aaron Miller

  • Wooly Rhino

    2024

    Huge Beast, Unaligned

    Armor Class 12

    Hit Points 76 (8d12 + 24)

    Speed 40 ft.

    Initiative +1 (11)

    STR   22

    Mod (+6) Save (+6)

    DEX   8

    Mod (-1) Save (-1)

    CON   17

    Mod (+3) Save (+3)

    INT    2

    Mod (-4) Save (-4)

    WIS   12

    Mod (+1) Save (+1)

    CHA   6

    Mod (-2) Save (-2)

    Skills Perception +3

    Senses Passive Perception 13

    Languages –

    Challenge 4 (1,100 XP)

    Proficiency Bonus +2

    Actions

    Gore. Melee Attack Roll: +8, reach 5 ft. Hit: 22 (3d10 + 6) Piercing damage. If the target is a Huge or smaller creature and the rhino moved 20+ feet straight toward it immediately before the hit, the target has the Prone condition.

    Bonus Actions

    Trample. Dexterity Saving Throw: DC 16, one creature within 5 feet that has the Prone condition. Failure: 15 (2d8 + 6) Bludgeoning damage. Success: Half damage.

    Credit: Aaron Miller/Ivo Hoying

  • Dire Cheetah

    2024

    Large Beast, Unaligned

    Armor Class 16

    Hit Points 32 (5d10 + 5)

    Speed 70 ft.

    Initiative +4 (14)

    STR   14

    Mod (+2) Save (+2)

    DEX   18

    Mod (+4) Save (+4)

    CON   13

    Mod (+1) Save (+1)

    INT    3

    Mod (-4) Save (-4)

    WIS   12

    Mod (+1) Save (+1)

    CHA   8

    Mod (-1) Save (-1)

    Skills Perception +3, Stealth +6

    Senses Darkvision 60 ft., Passive Perception 13

    Languages –

    Challenge 1 (200 XP) PB +2

    Traits

    Fast Reflexes. The cheetah has Advantage on Dexterity saving throws.

    Actions

    Multiattack. The cheetah makes two Rend attacks.

    Rend. Melee Weapon Attack: +4, reach 5 ft. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4) Slashing damage. 

    Bonus Actions

    Nimble Escape. The cheetah takes the Disengage or Hide action. 

    Credit: Ivo Hoying/Aaron Miller

  • Roach

    v. 2014

    Tiny Beast, Unaligned

    Armor Class 11

    Hit Points 1 (1d4-1)

    Speed 25 ft., Climb 25 ft.

    STR   1

    Mod (-5)

    DEX   12

    Mod (+1)

    CON   8

    Mod (-1)

    INT    2

    Mod (-4)

    WIS   6

    Mod (-2)

    CHA   2

    Mod (-4)

    Skills Stealth +3

    Senses Darkvision 30 ft., Passive Perception 8

    Languages –

    Challenge 0 (10 XP) PB +2

    Traits

    Adaptable. The roach is proficient at adapting to new circumstances and environments. It is immune to disease and is able to live for a month without food.

    Wall Skitter. The roach can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check.

    Actions

    A roach has no effective attacks. 


    Credit: Ivo Hoying/Aaron Miller

    Roach

    v. 2024

    Tiny Beast, Unaligned

    Armor Class 11

    Hit Points 1 (1d4-1)

    Speed 25 ft., Climb 25 ft.

    Initiative +1 (11)

    STR   1

    Mod/Save (-5)

    DEX   12

    Mod/Save (+1)

    CON   8

    Mod (-1) Save (+4)

    INT    2

    Mod/Save (-4)

    WIS   6

    Mod/Save (-2)

    CHA   2

    Mod/Save (-4)

    Immunities Poison

    Skills Stealth +3

    Senses Darkvision 30 ft., Passive Perception 8

    Languages –

    Challenge 0 (10 XP) PB +2

    Traits

    Wall Skitter. The roach can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check.

    Evasion. If the roach is subjected to an effect that allows it to make a Dexterity saving throw to take only half damage, the roach instead takes no damage if it succeeds on the saving throw and only half damage if it fails, provided the roach isn’t incapacitated.

    Bonus Actions

    Nimble Escape. The roach takes the Disengage or Hide action. 

  • Penguin

    v. 2014

    Small Beast, Unaligned

    Armor Class 10

    Hit Points 2 (1d4)

    Speed 25 ft., Swim 50 ft.

    Initiative +2

    STR   3

    Mod (-4)

    DEX   11

    Mod (+0)

    CON   10

    Mod (+0)

    INT    2

    Mod (-4)

    WIS   12

    Mod (+1)

    CHA   6

    Mod (-2)

    Skills Perception +3

    Senses Passive Perception 13

    Languages –

    Challenge 0 (10 XP) PB +2

    Traits

    Fat and Feathers. Penguins have a layer of fat, as well as a coat of water-repellent feathers, to keep them warm and dry, even when submerged. They can tolerate temperatures as low as -20 degrees Fahrenheit without any additional protection.

    Hold Breath. The penguin can hold its breath for 20 minutes.

    Actions


    Beak.     Melee Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, reach 5 ft., Hit: 1 Piercing damage.


    Credit: Ivo Hoying

    Penguin

    v. 2024

    Small Beast, Unaligned

    Armor Class 10

    Hit Points 2 (1d4)

    Speed 25 ft., Swim 50 ft.

    Initiative +0 (10)

    STR   3

    Mod/Save (-4)

    DEX   11

    Mod/Save (+0)

    CON   10

    Mod/Save (+0)

    INT    2

    Mod/Save (-4)

    WIS   12

    Mod/Save (+1)

    CHA   6

    Mod/Save (-2)

    Resistances Cold

    Skills Perception +3

    Senses Passive Perception 13

    Languages –

    Challenge 0 (10 XP) PB +2

    Traits

    Hold Breath. The penguin can hold its breath for 20 minutes.

    Actions


    Beak.     Melee Attack Roll: +2, reach 5 ft., Hit: 1 Piercing damage.


    Credit: Ivo Hoying