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Jaanavar Jal

Huge · Monstrosity · CR 7 · Unaligned

Source. Creature Codex

15 (natural armor)

172 (15d12+75)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-2

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Huge

Type Monstrosity

Alignment Unaligned

XP 2900

Initiative Bonus +2

Movement

Walk 20 ft (6.1 m)

Swim 60 ft (18.3 m)

Climb 10 ft (3 m)

Crawl 10 ft (3 m)

Senses

Passive Perception 14

Saving Throws

Strength +8 Constitution +8

Skills

Perception +4 Stealth +5

Languages

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

fire

Damage Vulnerabilities

cold

Traits

Amphibious

The jaanavar jal can breathe air and water.

Regeneration

The jaanavar jal regains 10 hp at the start of its turn if it has at least 1 hp. If the jaanavar jal takes cold damage, this trait doesn't function at the start of its next turn. The jaanavar jal dies only if it starts its turn with 0 hp and doesn't regenerate.

Actions

Bite

+8 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 3d10+5 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 21 (3d10 + 5) piercing damage

Constrict

+8 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d10+5 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one Large or smaller creature. Hit: 10 (1d10 + 5) bludgeoning damage and the target is grappled (escape DC 16). Until this grapple ends, the creature is restrained and the jaanavar jal can't constrict another creature.

Flaming Oil Spittle

Recharge 5–6

The jaanavar jal expels a line of burning oil that is 40 feet long and 5 feet wide from glands beside its mouth. Each creature in that line must make a DC 16 Dexterity saving throw, taking 31 (9d6) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Multiattack

The jaanavar jal makes two attacks: one with its bite and one to constrict.

About Jaanavar Jal

Jaanavar Jal is a huge monstrosity with a Challenge Rating of 7. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 15 and possesses 172 hit points (derived from 15d12+75).

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

GM Tips: Using Jaanavar Jal

3 tips available

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

Aquatic Combat: This creature can swim at 60 ft. It has advantage in water environments. Consider fighting on land or using water-based spells against it.
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.
Regeneration Counterplay: This creature regenerates HP each turn! Players must deal enough damage to overcome regeneration. Certain damage types (acid, fire) may suppress regeneration. Plan sustained damage output.

Player Guide: Facing Jaanavar Jal

3 strategies available

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

Aquatic Combat Defense: This creature can swim at 60 ft! It has advantage in water. Fight on land if possible. Use 'Control Water' or drain water sources to limit its mobility.
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 Regeneration: This creature regenerates HP each turn! Deal enough damage to overcome regeneration. Use acid or fire damage if it suppresses regeneration. Plan sustained damage output.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 7.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 10 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 5,600 XP
Hard: 8,400 XP
Deadly: 11,200 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 Jaanavar Jal?: Jaanavar Jal has a Challenge Rating of 7, making it appropriate for parties of level 7.0.
What type of creature is Jaanavar Jal?: Jaanavar Jal is a Huge Monstrosity, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Jaanavar Jal speak?: Jaanavar Jal can communicate in -.