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Exploding Toad

Tiny · Monstrosity · CR 1/4 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Creature Codex

12 (natural armor)

2 (1d4)

1/4

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

-5

DEX

CON

INT

-3

WIS

-1

CHA

-4

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Tiny

Type Monstrosity

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 50

Initiative Bonus +1

Movement

Walk 20 ft (6.1 m)

Swim 20 ft (6.1 m)

Climb 10 ft (3 m)

Crawl 10 ft (3 m)

Senses

Darkvision 30 ft (9.1 m)

Passive Perception 9

Skills

Stealth +5

Languages

understands Goblin but can't speak

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

fire

Traits

Amphibious

The toad can breathe air and water.

Final Croak

When the toad is reduced to 0 hp, it explodes in a 10-foot-radius sphere. Each creature in the area must make a DC 11 Dexterity saving throw, taking 10 (3d6) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Mad Hopping

Ranged attacks against the toad have disadvantage.

Selective Immunity

When an attack or effect deals fire damage to the toad, the toad can choose to take the fire damage as if it were not immune.

Standing Leap

The toad's long jump is up to 10 feet and its high jump is up to 5 feet, with or without a running start.

Actions

Bite

+3 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d4+1 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 3 (1d4 + 1) piercing damage.

Reactions

Death Leap

The exploding toad can turn an attack that missed it into a hit or turn a successful saving throw into a failure.

About Exploding Toad

Exploding Toad is a tiny monstrosity 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 2 hit points (derived from 1d4).

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

GM Tips: Using Exploding Toad

1 tips available

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

Aquatic Combat: This creature can swim at 20 ft. It has advantage in water environments. Consider fighting on land or using water-based spells against it.

Player Guide: Facing Exploding Toad

1 strategies available

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

Aquatic Combat Defense: This creature can swim at 20 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 Exploding Toad?: Exploding Toad has a Challenge Rating of 1/4, making it appropriate for parties of level 0.25.
What type of creature is Exploding Toad?: Exploding Toad is a Tiny Monstrosity, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Exploding Toad speak?: Exploding Toad can communicate in understands Goblin but can't speak.