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Flinderbeast

Small · Fey · CR 1 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Black Flag SRD

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-2

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Small

Type Fey

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 200

Initiative Bonus +4

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 15 ft (4.6 m)

Climb 20 ft (6.1 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 11

Saving Throws

Strength +1 Dexterity +4 Constitution +0 Intelligence -2 Wisdom +1 Charisma +3

Languages

Sylvan

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Resistances

acid,Fey Resilience

Traits

Fey Resilience

The flinderbeast is resistant to the charmed and unconscious conditions.

Heightened Hearing and Smell

The flinderbeast's Perception 18 when perceiving by hearing or smell.

Actions

Acid Spit

+6 to hit, range 20/60 ft (6.1/18.3 m). Hit: 2d6+4 acid damage.

Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6+4) acid damage.

Bite

+6 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d4+4 plus 1d6 acid damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (2d4+4) piercing damage plus 3 (1d6) acid damage.

Breath of Flinders

Recharge 5–6

The flinderbeast exhales splinters in a 15-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 14 DEX save, taking 18 (4d8) piercing damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Bonus Actions

Short Step

The flinderbeast teleports to an unoccupied space it can see within 15 feet of it.

Reactions

Catch Snack

When the flinderbeast is the target of a ranged weapon attack that uses ammunition made mostly of wood, such as an arrow, the flinderbeast can attempt to catch and eat the ammunition. The flinderbeast must make a DC 14 DEX save. On a success, it gains 3 (1d6) temporary HP and prevents the attack's damage.

About Flinderbeast

Flinderbeast is a small fey with a Challenge Rating of 1. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 14 and possesses 38 hit points (derived from None).

Flinderbeast has communication capabilities including Sylvan. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Flinderbeast

1 tips available

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

Climbing Advantage: This creature can climb at 20 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 Flinderbeast

1 strategies available

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

Climbing Defense: This creature can climb at 20 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 3 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 200 XP
Hard: 300 XP
Deadly: 400 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 Flinderbeast?: Flinderbeast has a Challenge Rating of 1, making it appropriate for parties of level 1.0.
What type of creature is Flinderbeast?: Flinderbeast is a Small Fey, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Flinderbeast speak?: Flinderbeast can communicate in Sylvan.