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Grimalkin

Medium · Monstrosity · CR 1/2 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Monstrous Menagerie

22 (4d8+4)

1/2

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-2

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Monstrosity

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 100

Initiative Bonus +3

Movement

Walk 50 ft (15.2 m)

Swim 25 ft (7.6 m)

Climb 40 ft (12.2 m)

Crawl 25 ft (7.6 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 14

Skills

Perception +4 Stealth +5

Traits

Keen Smell

The grimalkin has advantage on Perception checks that rely on smell.

Actions

Bite

+5 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d4+3 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d4+3) piercing damage.

Claws

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

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6+3) slashing damage. If the grimalkin moves at least 20 feet straight towards the target before the attack the target makes a DC 12 Strength saving throw falling prone on a failure.

Bonus Actions

Opportune Bite

The grimalkin makes a bite attack against a prone creature.

Shapeshift

The grimalkin changes its form to a Tiny cat or into its true form, which resembles a panther. While shapeshifted, its statistics are unchanged except for its size. It reverts to its true form if it dies.

About Grimalkin

Grimalkin is a medium monstrosity with a Challenge Rating of 1/2. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 13 and possesses 22 hit points (derived from 4d8+4).

GM Tips: Using Grimalkin

1 tips available

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

Climbing Advantage: This creature can climb at 40 ft. It can use walls and ceilings for tactical positioning. Consider using 'Spider Climb' negation or fighting in open areas without vertical surfaces.

Player Guide: Facing Grimalkin

1 strategies available

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

Climbing Defense: This creature can climb at 40 ft! It can use walls and ceilings for surprise attacks. Fight in open areas without vertical surfaces. 'Spider Climb' negation spells can help.

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: 75 XP
Hard: 112 XP
Deadly: 150 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 Grimalkin?: Grimalkin has a Challenge Rating of 1/2, making it appropriate for parties of level 0.5.
What type of creature is Grimalkin?: Grimalkin is a Medium Monstrosity, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.