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Ankheg Spawn

Medium · Monstrosity · CR 1/4 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Monstrous Menagerie

11 (2d8+2)

1/4

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-4

WIS

CHA

-1

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Monstrosity

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 50

Initiative Bonus +1

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 15 ft (4.6 m)

Climb 15 ft (4.6 m)

Burrow 10 ft (3 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Tremorsense 30 ft (9.1 m)

Passive Perception 12

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Resistances

acid

Actions

Acid Spit

+3 to hit, range 30 ft (9.1 m). Hit: 1d8 acid damage.

Ranged Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, range 30 ft., one creature. Hit: 4 (1d8) acid damage.

Bite

+4 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d6+2 slashing damage.

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

Claws

+4 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d4+2 slashing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one Medium or smaller creature. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) slashing damage and the target makes a DC 12 Strength check. On a failure it is knocked prone. If the target is already prone the ankheg can instead move up to half its Speed dragging the target with it.

About Ankheg Spawn

Ankheg Spawn is a medium monstrosity with a Challenge Rating of 1/4. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 13 and possesses 11 hit points (derived from 2d8+2).

GM Tips: Using Ankheg Spawn

1 tips available

When using Ankheg Spawn in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Burrowing Tactics: This creature can burrow at 10 ft. It can ambush from underground or escape combat by digging. Use 'Earthbind' or create difficult terrain to limit burrowing. Consider fighting in areas without soft ground.

Player Guide: Facing Ankheg Spawn

1 strategies available

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

Burrowing Defense: This creature can burrow at 10 ft! It can ambush from underground. Use 'Earthbind', create difficult terrain, or fight on hard surfaces. 'Stone Shape' can seal burrows.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 1.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 2 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 31 XP
Hard: 46 XP
Deadly: 62 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 Ankheg Spawn?: Ankheg Spawn has a Challenge Rating of 1/4, making it appropriate for parties of level 0.25.
What type of creature is Ankheg Spawn?: Ankheg Spawn is a Medium Monstrosity, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.