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Pech

Small · Elemental · CR 2 · Neutral Good

Source. Creature Codex

15 (natural armor)

33 (6d6+12)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Small

Type Elemental

Alignment Neutral Good

XP 450

Initiative Bonus +0

Movement

Walk 20 ft (6.1 m)

Swim 10 ft (3 m)

Climb 10 ft (3 m)

Crawl 10 ft (3 m)

Senses

Darkvision 120 ft (36.6 m)

Passive Perception 13

Skills

Athletics +5 Perception +3

Languages

Common, Terran, Undercommon

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

poison

Condition Immunities

exhaustion, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned, prone, restrained, unconscious

Environments

Plane of Earth

Traits

Light Sensitivity

While in bright light, the pech has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.

One with the Stone (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest)

As a bonus action, the pech can draw on the power of unworked stone, as long as it is in contact with stone. Until the end of the pech's next turn, it gains resistance to piercing and slashing damage.

Actions

Hammer

+5 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d6+3 bludgeoning damage.

Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) bludgeoning damage.

Multiattack

The pech makes two attacks: one with its pick and one with its hammer. If the pech hits the same target with both attacks, the target must succeed on a DC 11 Constitution saving throw or be incapacitated until the start of its next turn.

Pick

+5 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d8+3 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) piercing damage.

About Pech

Pech is a small elemental with a Challenge Rating of 2. It has a neutral good alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 15 and possesses 33 hit points (derived from 6d6+12).

Pech has communication capabilities including Common, Terran, Undercommon. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Pech

1 tips available

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

Climbing Advantage: This creature can climb at 10 ft. It can use walls and ceilings for tactical positioning. Consider using 'Spider Climb' negation or fighting in open areas without vertical surfaces.

Player Guide: Facing Pech

1 strategies available

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

Climbing Defense: This creature can climb at 10 ft! It can use walls and ceilings for surprise attacks. Fight in open areas without vertical surfaces. 'Spider Climb' negation spells can help.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 2.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 4 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 600 XP
Hard: 900 XP
Deadly: 1,200 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 Pech?: Pech has a Challenge Rating of 2, making it appropriate for parties of level 2.0.
What type of creature is Pech?: Pech is a Small Elemental, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Pech speak?: Pech can communicate in Common, Terran, Undercommon.