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Gugalanna

Huge · Celestial · CR 21 · Chaotic Good

Source. Creature Codex

18 (natural armor)

253 (22d12+110)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Huge

Type Celestial

Alignment Chaotic Good

XP 33000

Initiative Bonus +3

Movement

Walk 60 ft (18.3 m)

Fly 80 ft (24.4 m)

Swim 30 ft (9.1 m)

Climb 30 ft (9.1 m)

Crawl 30 ft (9.1 m)

Senses

Truesight 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 15

Saving Throws

Dexterity +10 Constitution +12 Wisdom +12

Skills

Athletics +14 Insight +12 Intimidation +11

Languages

understands all but can't speak, telepathy 120.0 ft (36.6 m).

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

fire, radiant; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks

Damage Resistances

necrotic

Condition Immunities

charmed, exhaustion, frightened

Traits

Flyby

Gugalanna doesn't provoke an opportunity attack when it flies out of an enemy's reach.

Magic Resistance

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

Magic Weapons

Gugalanna's weapon attacks are magical.

Trampling Charge

If Gugalanna moves at least 20 feet straight toward a creature and then hits it with a horns attack on the same turn, that target must succeed on a DC 22 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone. If the target is prone, Gugalanna can make one kick attack against it as a bonus action.

Actions

Blazing Sun Disc (Costs 2 Actions, Recharge 5-6)

The sun disc floating between Gugalanna's horns flares. Each creature within 30 feet of Gugalanna must make a DC 18 Dexterity saving throw, taking 21 (6d6) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Horns

+14 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 5d10+7 fire damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +14 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 34 (5d10 + 7) piercing damage and 14 (4d6) fire damage.

Multiattack

Gugalanna makes two attacks: one with its horns and one with its kick.

Rearing Stomp (Costs 2 Actions)

Gugalanna spreads his wings and stomps his hooves, shaking the earth. Each creature within 10 feet of Gugalanna must make a DC 22 Strength saving throw. On a failure, a target takes 18 (2d10 + 7) bludgeoning damage and is pushed 20 feet away from Gugalanna. On a success, a target takes half the damage and isn't pushed. Gugalanna can then fly up to half his flying speed.

Legendary Actions

Blazing Sun Disc

Cost 2

Kick

Cost 1

+14 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d10+7 bludgeoning damage.

Gugalanna makes a kick attack.

Rearing Stomp

Cost 2

About Gugalanna

Gugalanna is a huge celestial with a Challenge Rating of 21. It has a chaotic good alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 18 and possesses 253 hit points (derived from 22d12+110).

Gugalanna has communication capabilities including understands all but can't speak, telepathy 120 ft.. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Gugalanna

3 tips available

When using Gugalanna 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.
Fire Damage Mitigation: This creature deals fire damage. Advise players to have fire resistance ready or use water-based tactics. Consider environmental fire hazards that could backfire on the creature.
Telepathic Communication: This creature can communicate telepathically, making it excellent for coordination with allies. Silence spells won't stop its communication. Consider 'Mind Blank' or abilities that block telepathy.

Player Guide: Facing Gugalanna

3 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.
Fire Damage Protection: This creature deals fire damage! Get fire resistance from spells like 'Resistance' or potions. Avoid fighting near flammable objects. Water spells can counter fire attacks.
Telepathy Awareness: This creature communicates telepathically! It can coordinate with allies silently. Silence won't stop it. Use 'Mind Blank' or abilities that block telepathy. Be cautious of mental attacks.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 21.

High-Level Solo Encounter:

This creature is too powerful for a single level-20 character. You need 3.0 character(s) at maximum level (20) to face this creature.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 46,200 XP
Hard: 69,300 XP
Deadly: 92,400 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 Gugalanna?: Gugalanna has a Challenge Rating of 21, making it appropriate for parties of level 21.0.
What type of creature is Gugalanna?: Gugalanna is a Huge Celestial, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Gugalanna speak?: Gugalanna can communicate in understands all but can't speak, telepathy 120 ft..