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Swarm of Khalkos Spawn

Medium · Aberration · CR 2 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Monstrous Menagerie

71 (11d8+22)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

-2

DEX

CON

INT

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Aberration

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 450

Initiative Bonus +3

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Fly 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 15 ft (4.6 m)

Climb 15 ft (4.6 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 12

Saving Throws

Intelligence +5 Wisdom +4 Charisma +3

Languages

telepathy 120.0 ft (36.6 m).

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Resistances

fire, psychic, radiant; bludgeoning, piercing, slashing

Condition Immunities

charmed, frightened, grappled, paralyzed, petrified, prone, restrained, stunned

Actions

Chaos Pheromones

The swarm emits a cloud of pheromones in the air in a 10-foot-radius. The cloud spreads around corners. Each non-khalkos creature in the area makes a DC 12 Intelligence saving throw. On a failure the creature is confused for 1 minute. It repeats the saving throw at the end of each of its turns ending the effect on itself on a success. If the creature makes its saving throw or the condition ends for it it is immune to the chaos pheromones of khalkos spawn for the next 24 hours.

Sting

+6 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 4d4+3 plus 4d6 poison damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 13 (4d4+3) piercing damage plus 14 (4d6) poison damage or 8 (2d4+3) piercing damage plus 7 (2d6) poison damage if the swarm is bloodied.

About Swarm of Khalkos Spawn

Swarm of Khalkos Spawn is a medium aberration with a Challenge Rating of 2. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 16 and possesses 71 hit points (derived from 11d8+22).

Swarm of Khalkos Spawn has communication capabilities including telepathy 120 ft.. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Swarm of Khalkos Spawn

2 tips available

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

Flight Control Strategy: Target flying creatures with spells like 'Hold Person', 'Web', or 'Grease' to ground them. Without flight restriction, they can escape melee range easily. Consider area denial spells below their flight altitude to force them into disadvantageous positions.
Telepathic Communication: This creature can communicate telepathically, making it excellent for coordination with allies. Silence spells won't stop its communication. Consider 'Mind Blank' or abilities that block telepathy.

Player Guide: Facing Swarm of Khalkos Spawn

2 strategies available

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

Counter Flight Advantage: This creature can fly! Use ranged attacks, reach weapons, or spells like 'Thunderwave' to push it away. Consider 'Gust of Wind' or 'Earthbind' to ground it. Melee characters need fly speed or flight magic to engage.
Telepathy Awareness: This creature communicates telepathically! It can coordinate with allies silently. Silence won't stop it. Use 'Mind Blank' or abilities that block telepathy. Be cautious of mental attacks.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 2.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 4 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 600 XP
Hard: 900 XP
Deadly: 1,200 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 Swarm of Khalkos Spawn?: Swarm of Khalkos Spawn has a Challenge Rating of 2, making it appropriate for parties of level 2.0.
What type of creature is Swarm of Khalkos Spawn?: Swarm of Khalkos Spawn is a Medium Aberration, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Swarm of Khalkos Spawn speak?: Swarm of Khalkos Spawn can communicate in telepathy 120 ft..