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Scitalis

Large · Monstrosity · CR 2 · Unaligned

Source. Creature Codex

13 (natural armor)

58 (9d10+9)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-4

WIS

CHA

-4

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Monstrosity

Alignment Unaligned

XP 450

Initiative Bonus +1

Movement

Walk 20 ft (6.1 m)

Swim 30 ft (9.1 m)

Climb 10 ft (3 m)

Crawl 10 ft (3 m)

Senses

Blindsight 10 ft (3 m)

Passive Perception 16

Saving Throws

Constitution +3 Wisdom +6 Charisma +2

Skills

Perception +6

Languages

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Resistances

cold

Traits

Magic Resistance

The scitalis has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.

Actions

Bite

+5 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 1d6+3 plus 2d8 poison damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 10 ft., one creature. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) piercing damage plus 9 (2d8) poison damage.

Stunning Scales

Each creature of the scitalis' choice that is within 60 feet of the scitalis and can see it must succeed on a DC 14 Wisdom saving throw or be stunned for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. If a creature's saving throw is successful or the effect ends for it, the creature is immune to the scitalis' Stunning Scales for the next 24 hours.

About Scitalis

Scitalis is a large monstrosity with a Challenge Rating of 2. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 13 and possesses 58 hit points (derived from 9d10+9).

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

GM Tips: Using Scitalis

1 tips available

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

Aquatic Combat: This creature can swim at 30 ft. It has advantage in water environments. Consider fighting on land or using water-based spells against it.

Player Guide: Facing Scitalis

1 strategies available

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

Aquatic Combat Defense: This creature can swim at 30 ft! It has advantage in water. Fight on land if possible. Use 'Control Water' or drain water sources to limit its mobility.

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 Scitalis?: Scitalis has a Challenge Rating of 2, making it appropriate for parties of level 2.0.
What type of creature is Scitalis?: Scitalis is a Large Monstrosity, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Scitalis speak?: Scitalis can communicate in -.