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Gulon

Large · Monstrosity · CR 6 · Unaligned

Source. Creature Codex

14 (natural armor)

110 (13d10+39)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-3

WIS

CHA

-3

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Monstrosity

Alignment Unaligned

XP 2300

Initiative Bonus +2

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 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 14

Skills

Perception +4 Stealth +5 Survival +4

Languages

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

poison

Condition Immunities

poisoned

Traits

Amorphous

The gulon can move through a space as narrow as 1 foot wide without squeezing. When it moves through an area smaller than its normal space, it excretes waste in a 5-foot cube. This waste is difficult terrain and creatures crossing through it must succeed on a DC 16 Constitution saving throw or become poisoned for 1 minute.

Keen Smell

The gulon has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.

Actions

Bite

+7 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d8+4 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4) piercing damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 16 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.

Claw

+7 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d6+4 slashing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) slashing damage.

Multiattack

The gulon makes three attacks: one with its bite and two with its claws.

Too Full

Recharge 5–6

The gulon belches a 15-foot-radius cloud of toxic gas around itself. Each creature in the area must make a DC 16 Constitution saving throw, taking 31 (7d8) poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

About Gulon

Gulon is a large monstrosity with a Challenge Rating of 6. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 14 and possesses 110 hit points (derived from 13d10+39).

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

GM Tips: Using Gulon

1 tips available

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

Amorphous Movement: This creature can squeeze through spaces as small as 1 inch! Traditional barriers are ineffective. Use 'Wall of Force', 'Forcecage', or magical barriers to contain it.

Player Guide: Facing Gulon

1 strategies available

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

Contain Amorphous Creature: This creature can squeeze through tiny spaces! Traditional barriers won't work. Use 'Wall of Force', 'Forcecage', or magical barriers. 'Create Bonfire' can block movement.

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 Gulon?: Gulon has a Challenge Rating of 6, making it appropriate for parties of level 6.0.
What type of creature is Gulon?: Gulon is a Large Monstrosity, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Gulon speak?: Gulon can communicate in -.