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Grimlock Technical

Medium · Humanoid · CR 1/2 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Monstrous Menagerie

13 (2d8+4)

1/2

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

WIS

CHA

-1

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Humanoid

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 100

Initiative Bonus +2

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 15 ft (4.6 m)

Climb 15 ft (4.6 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Blindsight 30 ft (9.1 m)

Passive Perception 14

Skills

Athletics +4 Perception +2 Stealth +4

Languages

Undercommon

Resistances & Immunities

Condition Immunities

blinded

Traits

Camouflage

The grimlock has advantage on Stealth checks made to hide in rocky terrain.

Keen Hearing and Smell

The grimlock has advantage on Perception checks that rely on hearing or smell.

Actions

Lightning Stick

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

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

Silenced Blunderbuss

+4 to hit, range 30/120 ft (9.1/36.6 m). Hit: 2d8+2 piercing damage.

Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range 30/120 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d8 + 2) piercing damage. The blunderbuss fires with a cloud of smoke and a quiet pop that can be heard from 30 feet away. It requires an action to reload the blunderbuss.

Sling

+4 to hit, range 30/120 ft (9.1/36.6 m). Hit: 1d4+2 bludgeoning damage.

Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range 30/120 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) bludgeoning damage.

Smoke Bomb

3/day

The grimlock throws a vial at a point up to 20 feet away. The area within 30 feet of that point is heavily obscured for 1 minute or until cleared by a strong wind.

Throttle

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

Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) bludgeoning damage and the target is grappled (escape DC 12) and can't breathe. Until this grapple ends the grimlock can't use any attack other than throttle and only against the grappled target and it makes this attack with advantage.

About Grimlock Technical

Grimlock Technical is a medium humanoid with a Challenge Rating of 1/2. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 12 and possesses 13 hit points (derived from 2d8+4).

Grimlock Technical has communication capabilities including Undercommon. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Grimlock Technical

2 tips available

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

Fire Damage Mitigation: This creature deals fire damage. Advise players to have fire resistance ready or use water-based tactics. Consider environmental fire hazards that could backfire on the creature.
Lightning Damage Awareness: Lightning attacks often have long range and high speed. Advise players to use cover and avoid metal armor/weapons. Water surfaces amplify lightning damage - avoid fighting near water.

Player Guide: Facing Grimlock Technical

2 strategies available

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

Fire Damage Protection: This creature deals fire damage! Get fire resistance from spells like 'Resistance' or potions. Avoid fighting near flammable objects. Water spells can counter fire attacks.
Lightning Damage Protection: This creature deals lightning damage! Avoid metal armor and weapons. Use cover and avoid water surfaces. 'Iron Skin' or 'Protection from Energy' 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 Grimlock Technical?: Grimlock Technical has a Challenge Rating of 1/2, making it appropriate for parties of level 0.5.
What type of creature is Grimlock Technical?: Grimlock Technical is a Medium Humanoid, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Grimlock Technical speak?: Grimlock Technical can communicate in Undercommon.