Ability Scores
Core attributes and their modifiers.
Overview
Movement
Senses
Skills
Resistances & Immunities
Traits
Amorphous
The horde can pass through an opening as narrow as 1 inch wide without squeezing.
Area Vulnerability
The horde takes double damage from any effect that targets an area.
Horde
The horde is composed of 5 or more shadows. If it is subjected to a spell, attack, or other effect that affects only one target, it takes any damage but ignores other effects. It can share its space with Medium or smaller creatures or objects.
Horde Dispersal
When the horde is reduced to 0 hit points, it turns into 2 (1d4) shadows, each of which are bloodied.
Sunlight Weakness
While in sunlight, the horde has disadvantage on attack rolls, ability checks, and saving throws.
Undead Nature
The horde doesnt require air, sustenance, or sleep.
Actions
Claw
+4 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 4d6+2 necrotic damage.
Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 16 (4d6 + 2) necrotic damage and the target makes a DC 12 Constitution saving throw. On a failure the target is cursed until it finishes a short or long rest or is the subject of remove curse or a similar spell. While cursed the target makes attack rolls Strength checks and Strength saving throws with disadvantage. If the target dies while cursed a new undead shadow rises from the corpse in 1d4 hours the corpse no longer casts a natural shadow and the target can't be raised from the dead until the new shadow is destroyed.
Multiattack
The horde makes up to three claw attacks but no more than one against each target.
Bonus Actions
Shadow Sneak
The horde takes the Hide action even if obscured only by dim light or darkness.
About Horde of Shadows
Horde of Shadows is a large undead with a Challenge Rating of 4. It has a chaotic evil alignment.
In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 12 and possesses 90 hit points (derived from 20d8).
GM Tips: Using Horde of Shadows
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GM Tips: Using Horde of Shadows
When using Horde of Shadows in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:
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Amorphous Movement: This creature can squeeze through spaces as small as 1 inch! Traditional barriers are ineffective. Use 'Wall of Force', 'Forcecage', or magical barriers to contain it.
Player Guide: Facing Horde of Shadows
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Player Guide: Facing Horde of Shadows
When your party encounters this creature, keep these strategies in mind:
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Contain Amorphous Creature: This creature can squeeze through tiny spaces! Traditional barriers won't work. Use 'Wall of Force', 'Forcecage', or magical barriers. 'Create Bonfire' can block movement.
Encounter Building Calculator
Encounter Building Calculator
Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):
This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 4.
Solo Encounter:
A single character of level 6 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.
Experience Point Thresholds:
- Medium: 2,000 XP
- Hard: 3,000 XP
- Deadly: 4,000 XP
Based on D&D 5e Dungeon Master's Guide encounter building guidelines. CR roughly equals party level for medium encounters.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the challenge rating of Horde of Shadows?
- Horde of Shadows has a Challenge Rating of 4, making it appropriate for parties of level 4.0.
- What type of creature is Horde of Shadows?
- Horde of Shadows is a Large Undead, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
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