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Unska

Medium · Fiend · CR 5 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Black Flag SRD
Armor Class
17 (natural armor)
Hit Points and Hit Dice
88
Challenge Rating CR
5

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR
16
+3
DEX
14
+2
CON
14
+2
INT
8
-1
WIS
10
+0
CHA
14
+2

Overview

Category Monsters
Size Medium
Type Fiend
Alignment Chaotic Evil
XP 1800
Initiative Bonus +2

Movement

Walk 20 ft (6.1 m)
Swim 10 ft (3 m)
Climb 20 ft (6.1 m)
Crawl 10 ft (3 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)
Passive Perception 10

Saving Throws

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

Languages

Abyssal,Common

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities
charmed,frightened,Demonic Resilience
Damage Resistances
Demonic Resilience

Traits

Demonic Resilience

The unska is resistant to cold, fire, and lightning damage. In addition, it is immune to poison damage and to the poisoned condition.

Magic Resistance

The unska has advantage on saves against spells and other magical effects.

Actions

Claw

+6 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d6+3 plus 1d6 poison damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d6+3) slashing damage plus 3 (1d6) poison damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 14 CON save or be poisoned for 1 minute. While poisoned, the target has disadvantage on saves against the unska's Whirl of Ink. The target can repeat the save at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.

Ink Blast

+5 to hit, range 60 ft (18.3 m). Hit: 3d6+2 poison damage.

Ranged Spell Attack: +5 to hit, range 60 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (3d6+2) poison damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 14 CON save or have disadvantage on the next save it makes against the unska's Whirl of Ink before the start of the unska's next turn.

Multiattack

The unska makes two Claw attacks and one Tongue attack, or it makes three Ink Blast attacks.

Tongue

+6 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 2d8+3 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d8+3) piercing damage. The target must succeed on a DC 14 CON save, or its HP maximum is reduced by an amount equal to the damage taken. This reduction lasts until the target finishes a long rest. The target dies if its HP maximum is reduced to 0.

Bonus Actions

Whirl of Ink

Tattoos leap off the unska's body and latch onto a creature the unska can see within 30 feet of it. The target must succeed on a DC 14 WIS save or be charmed, disoriented, or frightened (the unska's choice) until the end of its next turn. When a disoriented creature moves, it moves in a random direction.

About Unska

Unska is a medium fiend with a Challenge Rating of 5. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 17 and possesses 88 hit points (derived from None).

Unska has communication capabilities including Abyssal,Common. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Unska

1 tips available

When using Unska 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 Unska

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 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 Unska?
Unska has a Challenge Rating of 5, making it appropriate for parties of level 5.0.
What type of creature is Unska?
Unska is a Medium Fiend, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Unska speak?
Unska can communicate in Abyssal,Common.

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