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Hound of Tindalos

Medium · Aberration · CR 8 · Neutral Evil

Source. Creature Codex
Armor Class
17 (natural armor)
Hit Points and Hit Dice
93 (11d8+44)
Challenge Rating CR
8

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR
18
+4
DEX
22
+6
CON
18
+4
INT
14
+2
WIS
16
+3
CHA
18
+4

Overview

Category Monsters
Size Medium
Type Aberration
Alignment Neutral Evil
XP 3900
Initiative Bonus +6

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 16

Saving Throws

Constitution +7 Wisdom +6

Skills

Acrobatics +9 Perception +6

Languages

Void Speech

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities
cold, psychic, poison
Damage Resistances
necrotic
Condition Immunities
exhaustion, poisoned

Traits

Entrance by Corners

The hound of Tindalos may only enter the Material Plane at a sharp intersection of surfaces. As a bonus action, the hound can teleport from one location to another within sight of the first, provided it travels from one sharp corner to another.

Keen Smell

The hound of Tindalos has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely smell.

Magic Resistance

The hound of Tindalos has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.

Pounce

If the hound of Tindalos moves at least 15 feet straight toward a creature and then hits it with a claw attack on the same turn, that target must succeed on a DC 16 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone. If the target is prone, the hound of Tindalos can make one tongue attack against it as a bonus action.

Slippery

The hound of Tindalos has advantage on ability checks and saving throws made to escape a grapple.

Actions

Bite

+7 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 3d6+4 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (3d6 + 4) piercing damage.

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.

Hunter of the Lost

The hound can transport itself to a different plane of existence. This works like the plane shift spell, except the hound can only affect itself, not other creatures, and can't use it to banish an unwilling creature to another plane.

Multiattack

The hound of Tindalos makes two claw attacks and one bite attack. It can make one tongue attack in place of its two claw attacks.

Tongue

+7 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d6+4 plus 2d6 necrotic damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4) piercing damage plus 7 (2d6) necrotic damage. The target's hp maximum is reduced by an amount equal to the necrotic damage taken. The reduction lasts until the target finishes a long rest. The target dies if this effect reduces its hp maximum to 0.

About Hound of Tindalos

Hound of Tindalos is a medium aberration with a Challenge Rating of 8. It has a neutral evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 17 and possesses 93 hit points (derived from 11d8+44).

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

GM Tips: Using Hound of Tindalos

2 tips available

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

  • Significant Threat: Challenging for parties of levels 5-10
  • Epic Potential: Consider legendary actions for memorable battles

Player Guide: Facing Hound of Tindalos

2 strategies available

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

  • Significant Threat: Prepare spells and resources
  • Team Coordination: Coordinate attacks and defenses

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 8.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 11 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

  • Medium: 7,200 XP
  • Hard: 10,800 XP
  • Deadly: 14,400 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 Hound of Tindalos?
Hound of Tindalos has a Challenge Rating of 8, making it appropriate for parties of level 8.0.
What type of creature is Hound of Tindalos?
Hound of Tindalos is a Medium Aberration, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Hound of Tindalos speak?
Hound of Tindalos can communicate in Void Speech.

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