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Snake, Constrictor

Large · Beast · CR 1/4 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Black Flag SRD

1/4

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-5

WIS

CHA

-4

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Beast

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 50

Initiative Bonus +2

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 30 ft (9.1 m)

Climb 15 ft (4.6 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Passive Perception 10

Saving Throws

Strength +2 Dexterity +2 Constitution +1 Intelligence -5 Wisdom +0 Charisma -4

Languages

Actions

Bite

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

Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 5 (1d6+2) piercing damage.

Constrict

+4 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d8+2 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 6 (1d8+2) bludgeoning damage, and the target is grappled (escape DC 12), if it is a Large or smaller creature. Until this grapple ends, the creature is restrained, and the snake can't Constrict another target.

Bonus Actions

Crush

One creature grappled by the snake must succeed on a DC 12 STR or take 4 (1d8) bludgeoning damage and begin suffocating. The creature continues suffocating until the grapple ends.

About Snake, Constrictor

Snake, Constrictor is a large beast with a Challenge Rating of 1/4. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 12 and possesses 15 hit points (derived from None).

Snake, Constrictor has communication capabilities including -. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Snake, Constrictor

1 tips available

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

Aquatic Combat: This creature can swim at 30 ft. It has advantage in water environments. Consider fighting on land or using water-based spells against it.

Player Guide: Facing Snake, Constrictor

1 strategies available

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

Aquatic Combat Defense: This creature can swim at 30 ft! It has advantage in water. Fight on land if possible. Use 'Control Water' or drain water sources to limit its mobility.

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: 31 XP
Hard: 46 XP
Deadly: 62 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 Snake, Constrictor?: Snake, Constrictor has a Challenge Rating of 1/4, making it appropriate for parties of level 0.25.
What type of creature is Snake, Constrictor?: Snake, Constrictor is a Large Beast, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Snake, Constrictor speak?: Snake, Constrictor can communicate in -.