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Ghast of Leng

Large · Aberration · CR 3 · Neutral Evil

Source. Creature Codex

14 (natural armor)

127 (17d10+34)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-3

WIS

-1

CHA

-2

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Aberration

Alignment Neutral Evil

XP 700

Initiative Bonus +3

Movement

Walk 40 ft (12.2 m)

Swim 20 ft (6.1 m)

Climb 20 ft (6.1 m)

Crawl 20 ft (6.1 m)

Senses

Darkvision 120 ft (36.6 m)

Passive Perception 11

Saving Throws

Constitution +4 Wisdom +1

Skills

Perception +1

Languages

Void Speech

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Resistances

cold

Damage Vulnerabilities

radiant

Traits

Blood Frenzy

The ghast of Leng has advantage on melee attack rolls against any creature that doesn't have all its hp.

Keen Smell

The ghast of Leng has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.

Sunlight Hypersensitivity

The ghast of Leng takes 20 radiant damage when it starts its turn in sunlight. While in sunlight, it has disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks.

Actions

Bite

+5 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d8+3 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) piercing damage.

Claws

+5 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d6+3 slashing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) slashing damage.

About Ghast of Leng

Ghast of Leng is a large aberration with a Challenge Rating of 3. It has a neutral evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 14 and possesses 127 hit points (derived from 17d10+34).

Ghast of Leng has communication capabilities including Void Speech. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Ghast of Leng

2 tips available

When using Ghast of Leng in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Mid-level Encounter: Ideal for parties levels 3-8 as solo or small groups
Terrain Advantage: Use terrain to offset moderate combat abilities

Player Guide: Facing Ghast of Leng

2 strategies available

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

Moderate Threat: Prepare standard combat tactics
Tactical Advantage: Use terrain and positioning

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 3.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 5 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 1,200 XP
Hard: 1,800 XP
Deadly: 2,400 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 Ghast of Leng?: Ghast of Leng has a Challenge Rating of 3, making it appropriate for parties of level 3.0.
What type of creature is Ghast of Leng?: Ghast of Leng is a Large Aberration, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Ghast of Leng speak?: Ghast of Leng can communicate in Void Speech.