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Dretch

Small · Fiend · CR 1/4 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Monstrous Menagerie

18 (4d6+4)

1/4

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-3

WIS

-1

CHA

-4

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Small

Type Fiend

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 50

Initiative Bonus +0

Movement

Walk 20 ft (6.1 m)

Swim 10 ft (3 m)

Climb 10 ft (3 m)

Crawl 10 ft (3 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 9

Languages

Abyssal

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

poison

Damage Resistances

cold, fire, lightning

Condition Immunities

poisoned

Traits

Chaotic Evil

The dretch radiates a Chaotic and Evil aura.

Energy-Sucking Aura

A non-demon creature that takes an action or bonus action while within 10 feet of a dretch can't take another action, bonus action, or reaction until the start of its next turn.

Actions

Bite

+3 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d6+1 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d6 + 1) piercing damage.

About Dretch

Dretch is a small fiend with a Challenge Rating of 1/4. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 10 and possesses 18 hit points (derived from 4d6+4).

Dretch has communication capabilities including Abyssal. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Dretch

2 tips available

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

Minion Strategy: Use as scouts or minions for larger threats
Group Tactics: Group 3-4 together to pose a moderate threat

Player Guide: Facing Dretch

2 strategies available

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

Easy Target: This creature is weak - focus on other threats
Group Threat: Multiple can be dangerous - use area attacks

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 Dretch?: Dretch has a Challenge Rating of 1/4, making it appropriate for parties of level 0.25.
What type of creature is Dretch?: Dretch is a Small Fiend, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Dretch speak?: Dretch can communicate in Abyssal.