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Arcanaphage

Medium · Monstrosity · CR 4 · Unaligned

Source. Creature Codex
Armor Class
14
Hit Points and Hit Dice
60 (8d8+24)
Challenge Rating CR
4

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR
10
+0
DEX
18
+4
CON
16
+3
INT
2
-4
WIS
10
+0
CHA
8
-1

Overview

Category Monsters
Size Medium
Type Monstrosity
Alignment Unaligned
XP 1100
Initiative Bonus +4

Movement

Fly 30 ft (9.1 m)
Hover Yes

Senses

Blindsight 60 ft (18.3 m)
Passive Perception 12

Skills

Perception +2

Languages

-

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Resistances
bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from magical weapons
Condition Immunities
blinded, charmed, deafened, frightened, prone

Traits

Arcane Discharge

When an arcanaphage dies, it explodes in a surge of partially-digested magical energy. Each creature within 5 feet per Feed score must make a DC 14 Dexterity saving throw, taking 3 (1d6) force damage per Feed score on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. For 1 minute afterward, the affected area is awash with volatile magic. A creature that starts its turn in the affected area takes 7 (2d6) force damage.

Hunger

Each time it feeds in combat, it regains hp equal to twice the level of the spell it ate and increases its Feed score by 1. The arcanaphage can't have a Feed score higher than 8, and its Feed score reduces by 1 each time it finishes a long rest.

Ingest Magic

At the start of each of the arcanaphage's turns, each creature within 30 feet of it that is currently maintaining concentration on a spell must make a DC 14 Constitution saving throw. On a failure, the creature's spell ends and the arcanaphage feeds.

Magic Immunity

The arcanaphage is immune to damage from spells. It has advantage on saving throws against all other magical effects.

Actions

Multiattack

The arcanaphage makes two tentacle attacks.

Tentacle

+6 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d8+4 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4) bludgeoning damage.

Reactions

Voracious

The arcanaphage's tentacles glow when a spell is cast within 30 feet of it, countering the spell. This reaction works like the counterspell spell, except the arcanaphage must always make a spellcasting ability check, no matter the spell level. Its ability check for this is +5. If it successfully counters the spell, the arcanaphage feeds.

About Arcanaphage

Arcanaphage is a medium monstrosity with a Challenge Rating of 4. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 14 and possesses 60 hit points (derived from 8d8+24).

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

GM Tips: Using Arcanaphage

1 tips available

When using Arcanaphage 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.

Player Guide: Facing Arcanaphage

1 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.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

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

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 6 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

  • Medium: 2,000 XP
  • Hard: 3,000 XP
  • Deadly: 4,000 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 Arcanaphage?
Arcanaphage has a Challenge Rating of 4, making it appropriate for parties of level 4.0.
What type of creature is Arcanaphage?
Arcanaphage is a Medium Monstrosity, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Arcanaphage speak?
Arcanaphage can communicate in -.

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