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Child of Yggdrasil

Large · Aberration · CR 6 · Neutral Evil

Source. Creature Codex

14 (natural armor)

112 (15d10+30)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

WIS

CHA

-1

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Aberration

Alignment Neutral Evil

XP 2300

Initiative Bonus +0

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 17

Skills

Perception +7 Stealth +3

Languages

Common, Giant

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

acid, cold; bludgeoning from nonmagical attacks

Damage Vulnerabilities

fire

Traits

Acid Touch

As an action, the child of Yggdrasil destroys one nonmagical object that isn't being worn or carried, such as a rope, plank, candlestick, or even an entire bronze cauldron.

Forest Camouflage

The child of Yggdrasil has advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to hide in forest terrain.

Keen Smell

The child of Yggdrasil has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.

Actions

Claw

+6 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 1d8+3 plus 2d6 acid damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) slashing damage plus 7 (2d6) acid damage.

Multiattack

The child of Yggdrasil makes three claw attacks.

About Child of Yggdrasil

Child of Yggdrasil is a large aberration with a Challenge Rating of 6. It has a neutral evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 14 and possesses 112 hit points (derived from 15d10+30).

Child of Yggdrasil has communication capabilities including Common, Giant. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Child of Yggdrasil

1 tips available

When using Child of Yggdrasil 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 Child of Yggdrasil

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 6.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 9 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 4,200 XP
Hard: 6,300 XP
Deadly: 8,400 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 Child of Yggdrasil?: Child of Yggdrasil has a Challenge Rating of 6, making it appropriate for parties of level 6.0.
What type of creature is Child of Yggdrasil?: Child of Yggdrasil is a Large Aberration, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Child of Yggdrasil speak?: Child of Yggdrasil can communicate in Common, Giant.