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Thread-Bound Constrictor Snake

Huge · Construct · CR 3 · Unaligned

Source. Creature Codex

60 (8d12+8)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-5

WIS

CHA

-4

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Huge

Type Construct

Alignment Unaligned

XP 700

Initiative Bonus +2

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 15 ft (4.6 m)

Climb 15 ft (4.6 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Blindsight 10 ft (3 m)

Passive Perception 10

Languages

understands the languages of its creator but can't speak

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

poison

Damage Resistances

bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks

Condition Immunities

charmed, exhaustion, frightened, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned

Traits

Antimagic Susceptibility

The snake is incapacitated while in the area of an antimagic field. If targeted by dispel magic, the snake must succeed on a Constitution saving throw against the caster's spell save DC or return to the textile to which it is bound for 1 minute.

Immutable Form

The snake is immune to any spell or effect that would alter its form.

Magic Weapons

The snake's weapon attacks are magical.

Shifting Form

The snake can enter a hostile creature's space and stop there. It can move through a space as narrow as 1 inch wide without squeezing.

Actions

Constrict

+6 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d8+4 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4) bludgeoning damage and the creature is grappled (escape DC 16). Until this grapple ends, the creature is restrained, and the snake can't constrict another target.

About Thread-Bound Constrictor Snake

Thread-Bound Constrictor Snake is a huge construct with a Challenge Rating of 3. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 12 and possesses 60 hit points (derived from 8d12+8).

Thread-Bound Constrictor Snake has communication capabilities including understands the languages of its creator but can't speak. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Thread-Bound Constrictor Snake

2 tips available

When using Thread-Bound Constrictor Snake in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Mid-level Encounter: Ideal for parties levels 3-8 as solo or small groups
Terrain Advantage: Use terrain to offset moderate combat abilities

Player Guide: Facing Thread-Bound Constrictor Snake

2 strategies available

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

Moderate Threat: Prepare standard combat tactics
Tactical Advantage: Use terrain and positioning

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 Thread-Bound Constrictor Snake?: Thread-Bound Constrictor Snake has a Challenge Rating of 3, making it appropriate for parties of level 3.0.
What type of creature is Thread-Bound Constrictor Snake?: Thread-Bound Constrictor Snake is a Huge Construct, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Thread-Bound Constrictor Snake speak?: Thread-Bound Constrictor Snake can communicate in understands the languages of its creator but can't speak.