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Gumienniki

Small · Fiend · CR 1 · Neutral Evil

Source. Creature Codex

22 (5d6+5)

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Core attributes and their modifiers.

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Small

Type Fiend

Alignment Neutral Evil

XP 200

Initiative Bonus +3

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 15 ft (4.6 m)

Climb 15 ft (4.6 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 10

Skills

Acrobatics +5 Stealth +5

Languages

Abyssal, Common, Infernal

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

poison

Damage Resistances

cold, fire, lightning

Condition Immunities

poisoned

Traits

Shapechanger

As a bonus action, the gumienniki can change its form into a Tiny housecat, or back into its true form. Its statistics, other than its size, are the same in each form except it loses its flaming hand scythe attack when in cat form.

Through Grass and Sheaves

The gumienniki's speed is doubled when traveling over grassy areas or through planted crops.

Actions

Fiendish Blink

1/day

The gumienniki flashes its glowing eyes, illuminating a 15-foot cone. Each creature in that area that can see the gumienniki must succeed on a DC 12 Constitution saving throw or be blinded for 1 minute.

Flaming Hand Scythe

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

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3) slashing damage and 7 (2d6) fire damage.

Reactions

Taunting Cackle

When the gumienniki is missed by an attack, it can taunt the attacker. The attacking creature must succeed on a DC 12 Wisdom saving throw or have disadvantage on its next attack roll or saving throw.

About Gumienniki

Gumienniki is a small fiend with a Challenge Rating of 1. It has a neutral evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 13 and possesses 22 hit points (derived from 5d6+5).

Gumienniki has communication capabilities including Abyssal, Common, Infernal. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Gumienniki

2 tips available

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

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.
Shapechanging Tactics: This creature can change form, potentially gaining new abilities or escaping. Use 'True Seeing' or abilities that reveal true form. Consider finishing blows before it transforms.

Player Guide: Facing Gumienniki

2 strategies available

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

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.
Counter Shapechanging: This creature can change form! Use 'True Seeing' to see its true form. Finish it quickly before it transforms. 'Dispel Magic' might prevent transformation.

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 3 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 200 XP
Hard: 300 XP
Deadly: 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 Gumienniki?: Gumienniki has a Challenge Rating of 1, making it appropriate for parties of level 1.0.
What type of creature is Gumienniki?: Gumienniki is a Small Fiend, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Gumienniki speak?: Gumienniki can communicate in Abyssal, Common, Infernal.