Ability Scores
Core attributes and their modifiers.
Overview
Movement
Senses
Saving Throws
Skills
Languages
Void Speech
Resistances & Immunities
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
GM Tips: Using Hound of Tindalos
When using Hound of Tindalos in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:
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Significant Threat: Challenging for parties of levels 5-10
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Epic Potential: Consider legendary actions for memorable battles
Player Guide: Facing Hound of Tindalos
2 strategies available
Player Guide: Facing Hound of Tindalos
When your party encounters this creature, keep these strategies in mind:
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Significant Threat: Prepare spells and resources
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Team Coordination: Coordinate attacks and defenses
Encounter Building Calculator
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
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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