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Swolbold

Medium · Humanoid · CR 3 · Chaotic Neutral

Source. Creature Codex

14 (scale mail)

65 (10d8+20)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-2

WIS

CHA

-2

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Humanoid

Alignment Chaotic Neutral

XP 700

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 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 12

Skills

Athletics +6

Languages

Draconic

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Resistances

bludgeoning

Traits

Leaping Attack

If the swolbold uses the Dash action on its turn and stops within 5 feet of a creature, it can make one slam attack with disadvantage as a bonus action against that creature.

Pack Tactics

The swolbold has advantage on attack rolls against a creature if at least one of the swolbold's allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isn't incapacitated.

Sunlight Sensitivity

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

Actions

Crush

One creature grappled by the swolbold must make a DC 14 Strength saving throw, taking 21 (5d6 + 4) bludgeoning damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Slam

+6 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d6+4 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) bludgeoning damage. If the target is a Large or smaller creature, it is grappled (escape DC 14). Until the grapple ends, the target is restrained and the swolbold can't make slam attacks against other targets.

About Swolbold

Swolbold is a medium humanoid with a Challenge Rating of 3. It has a chaotic neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 14 and possesses 65 hit points (derived from 10d8+20).

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

GM Tips: Using Swolbold

1 tips available

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

Pack Tactics Advantage: This creature has advantage on attack rolls when an ally is within 5 feet! Separate it from its pack or use 'Fear' spells to scatter allies. Single-target encounters reduce its effectiveness.

Player Guide: Facing Swolbold

1 strategies available

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

Counter Pack Tactics: This creature has advantage when allies are nearby! Separate it from its pack. Use 'Fear' spells to scatter allies. Single-target encounters reduce its effectiveness.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 3.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 5 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 1,200 XP
Hard: 1,800 XP
Deadly: 2,400 XP

Based on D&D 5e Dungeon Master's Guide encounter building guidelines. CR roughly equals party level for medium encounters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the challenge rating of Swolbold?: Swolbold has a Challenge Rating of 3, making it appropriate for parties of level 3.0.
What type of creature is Swolbold?: Swolbold is a Medium Humanoid, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Swolbold speak?: Swolbold can communicate in Draconic.