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Aatxe

Large · Celestial · CR 5 · Lawful Good

Source. Creature Codex

14 (natural armor)

105 (10d10+50)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Celestial

Alignment Lawful Good

XP 1800

Initiative Bonus +1

Movement

Walk 50 ft (15.2 m)

Swim 25 ft (7.6 m)

Climb 25 ft (7.6 m)

Crawl 25 ft (7.6 m)

Senses

Passive Perception 12

Skills

Athletics +9 Intimidation +5

Languages

understands all but can't speak

Resistances & Immunities

Condition Immunities

charmed, frightened

Traits

Charge

If the aatxe moves at least 20 feet straight toward a target and then hits it with a gore attack on the same turn, the target takes an extra 9 (2d8) piercing damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 15 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.

Know Thoughts

The aatxe can use an action to read the surface thoughts of one creature within 30 feet. This works like the detect thoughts spell, except it can only read surface thoughts and there is no limit to the duration. It can end this effect as a bonus action or by using an action to change the target. Limited Speech (Humanoid Form Only). The aatxe can verbally communicate only simple ideas and phrases, though it can understand and follow a conversation without issue.

Magic Resistance

The aatxe has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.

Shapechanger

The aatxe can use its action to polymorph into a Medium male humanoid it has seen, or back into its true form. Its statistics, other than its size, are the same in each form. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying isn't transformed. It reverts to its true form if it dies.

Actions

Gore

+9 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 3d8+6 piercing damage.

The aatxe makes one gore attack.

Paw the Earth

The aatxe lowers its horns and paws at the ground with its hooves. Each creature within 30 feet of the aatxe must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. If a creature's saving throw is successful or the effect ends for it, the creature is immune to the aatxe's Paw the Earth for the next 24 hours.

Legendary Actions

Bulwark

Cost 3

The aatxe flares crimson with celestial power, protecting those nearby. The next attack that would hit an ally within 5 feet of the aatxe hits the aatxe instead.

Detect

Cost 1

The aatxe makes a Wisdom (Perception) check.

Gore

Cost 2

The aatxe makes one gore attack.

About Aatxe

Aatxe is a large celestial with a Challenge Rating of 5. It has a lawful good alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 14 and possesses 105 hit points (derived from 10d10+50).

Aatxe has communication capabilities including understands all but can't speak. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Aatxe

1 tips available

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

Shapechanging Tactics: This creature can change form, potentially gaining new abilities or escaping. Use 'True Seeing' or abilities that reveal true form. Consider finishing blows before it transforms.

Player Guide: Facing Aatxe

1 strategies available

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

Counter Shapechanging: This creature can change form! Use 'True Seeing' to see its true form. Finish it quickly before it transforms. 'Dispel Magic' might prevent transformation.

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 Aatxe?: Aatxe has a Challenge Rating of 5, making it appropriate for parties of level 5.0.
What type of creature is Aatxe?: Aatxe is a Large Celestial, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Aatxe speak?: Aatxe can communicate in understands all but can't speak.