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Ratatosk Warlord

Small · Celestial · CR 5 · Chaotic Neutral

Source. Creature Codex

16 (breastplate)

77 (14d6+28)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

-2

DEX

CON

INT

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Small

Type Celestial

Alignment Chaotic Neutral

XP 1800

Initiative Bonus +4

Movement

Walk 25 ft (7.6 m)

Swim 12 ft (3.7 m)

Climb 25 ft (7.6 m)

Crawl 12 ft (3.7 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 12

Saving Throws

Dexterity +7 Wisdom +5

Skills

Acrobatics +7 Intimidation +4

Languages

Celestial, Common; telepathy 100.0 ft (30.5 m).

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Resistances

bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks

Traits

I'm Bigger That's Why

As a bonus action, the ratatosk warlord commands one ratatosk within 30 feet of it to make one melee attack as a reaction.

Warlord Skitter

The ratatosk warlord can take the Dash or Disengage action as a bonus action on each of its turns.

Actions

Chatter of War

Recharge 5–6

Each non-ratatosk creature within 30 feet that can hear the warlord must succeed on a DC 15 Charisma saving throw or have disadvantage on all attack rolls until the start of the warlord's next turn.

Gore

+7 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d4+4 plus 4d6 psychic damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d4 + 4) piercing damage plus 14 (4d6) psychic damage.

Multiattack

The ratatosk warlord makes two attacks: one with its gore and one with its ratatosk shortspear.

Ratatosk Shortspear

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

Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) piercing damage.

About Ratatosk Warlord

Ratatosk Warlord is a small celestial with a Challenge Rating of 5. It has a chaotic neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 16 and possesses 77 hit points (derived from 14d6+28).

Ratatosk Warlord has communication capabilities including Celestial, Common; telepathy 100 ft.. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Ratatosk Warlord

2 tips available

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

Climbing Advantage: This creature can climb at 25 ft. It can use walls and ceilings for tactical positioning. Consider using 'Spider Climb' negation or fighting in open areas without vertical surfaces.
Telepathic Communication: This creature can communicate telepathically, making it excellent for coordination with allies. Silence spells won't stop its communication. Consider 'Mind Blank' or abilities that block telepathy.

Player Guide: Facing Ratatosk Warlord

2 strategies available

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

Climbing Defense: This creature can climb at 25 ft! It can use walls and ceilings for surprise attacks. Fight in open areas without vertical surfaces. 'Spider Climb' negation spells can help.
Telepathy Awareness: This creature communicates telepathically! It can coordinate with allies silently. Silence won't stop it. Use 'Mind Blank' or abilities that block telepathy. Be cautious of mental attacks.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 5.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 7 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 3,000 XP
Hard: 4,500 XP
Deadly: 6,000 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 Ratatosk Warlord?: Ratatosk Warlord has a Challenge Rating of 5, making it appropriate for parties of level 5.0.
What type of creature is Ratatosk Warlord?: Ratatosk Warlord is a Small Celestial, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Ratatosk Warlord speak?: Ratatosk Warlord can communicate in Celestial, Common; telepathy 100 ft..