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Remorhaz Spawn

Large · Monstrosity · CR 5 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Monstrous Menagerie

95 (10d10+40)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-3

WIS

CHA

-3

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Monstrosity

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 1800

Initiative Bonus +2

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 15 ft (4.6 m)

Climb 15 ft (4.6 m)

Burrow 20 ft (6.1 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Tremorsense 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 11

Saving Throws

Intelligence +0 Wisdom +4

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

cold, fire

Traits

Heated Body

A creature that starts its turn grappled by the remorhaz, touches it, or hits it with a melee attack while within 5 feet takes 3 (1d6) fire damage. A creature can take this damage only once on a turn. If the remorhaz has taken cold damage since the end of its last turn, this trait doesnt function.

Actions

Bite

+7 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d6+4 plus 1d6 fire damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) piercing damage plus 3 (1d6) fire damage.

Constrict

+7 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d6+4 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) bludgeoning damage and the target is subjected to the remorhazs Heated Body trait. The target is grappled (escape DC 15) and restrained while grappled. Until this grapple ends the remorhaz can't grapple another creature.

Multiattack

The remorhaz makes a bite attack and then a constrict attack.

About Remorhaz Spawn

Remorhaz Spawn is a large monstrosity with a Challenge Rating of 5. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 14 and possesses 95 hit points (derived from 10d10+40).

GM Tips: Using Remorhaz Spawn

2 tips available

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

Burrowing Tactics: This creature can burrow at 20 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.
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.

Player Guide: Facing Remorhaz Spawn

2 strategies available

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

Burrowing Defense: This creature can burrow at 20 ft! It can ambush from underground. Use 'Earthbind', create difficult terrain, or fight on hard surfaces. 'Stone Shape' can seal burrows.
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.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 5.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 7 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 3,000 XP
Hard: 4,500 XP
Deadly: 6,000 XP

Based on D&D 5e Dungeon Master's Guide encounter building guidelines. CR roughly equals party level for medium encounters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the challenge rating of Remorhaz Spawn?: Remorhaz Spawn has a Challenge Rating of 5, making it appropriate for parties of level 5.0.
What type of creature is Remorhaz Spawn?: Remorhaz Spawn is a Large Monstrosity, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.