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Aboleth Thrall

Medium · Humanoid · CR 2 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Monstrous Menagerie

45 (7d8+14)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Humanoid

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 450

Initiative Bonus +2

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 30 ft (9.1 m)

Climb 15 ft (4.6 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Passive Perception 10

Languages

Common, unlimited-range telepathy with aboleth

Traits

Sea Changed

The aboleth thrall can breathe water and air, but must bathe in water for 1 hour for every 12 hours it spends dry or it begins to suffocate. It is magically charmed by the aboleth.

Actions

Poison Ink Knife

+4 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d4+2 plus 3d6 poison damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) slashing damage plus 10 (3d6) poison damage.

Reactions

Self-Sacrifice

When a creature within 5 feet of the thrall that the thrall can see hits an aboleth with an attack, the thrall can make itself the target of the attack instead.

About Aboleth Thrall

Aboleth Thrall is a medium humanoid with a Challenge Rating of 2. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 12 and possesses 45 hit points (derived from 7d8+14).

Aboleth Thrall has communication capabilities including Common, unlimited-range telepathy with aboleth. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Aboleth Thrall

2 tips available

When using Aboleth Thrall in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Aquatic Combat: This creature can swim at 30 ft. It has advantage in water environments. Consider fighting on land or using water-based spells against it.
Telepathic Communication: This creature can communicate telepathically, making it excellent for coordination with allies. Silence spells won't stop its communication. Consider 'Mind Blank' or abilities that block telepathy.

Player Guide: Facing Aboleth Thrall

2 strategies available

When your party encounters this creature, keep these strategies in mind:

Aquatic Combat Defense: This creature can swim at 30 ft! It has advantage in water. Fight on land if possible. Use 'Control Water' or drain water sources to limit its mobility.
Telepathy Awareness: This creature communicates telepathically! It can coordinate with allies silently. Silence won't stop it. Use 'Mind Blank' or abilities that block telepathy. Be cautious of mental attacks.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 2.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 4 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 600 XP
Hard: 900 XP
Deadly: 1,200 XP

Based on D&D 5e Dungeon Master's Guide encounter building guidelines. CR roughly equals party level for medium encounters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the challenge rating of Aboleth Thrall?: Aboleth Thrall has a Challenge Rating of 2, making it appropriate for parties of level 2.0.
What type of creature is Aboleth Thrall?: Aboleth Thrall is a Medium Humanoid, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Aboleth Thrall speak?: Aboleth Thrall can communicate in Common, unlimited-range telepathy with aboleth.