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Weirding Scroll

Tiny · Construct · CR 1/2 · Unaligned

Source. Creature Codex

27 (6d4+12)

1/2

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

-5

DEX

CON

INT

WIS

CHA

-1

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Tiny

Type Construct

Alignment Unaligned

XP 100

Initiative Bonus +0

Movement

Fly 10 ft (3 m)

Senses

Blindsight 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 10

Saving Throws

Wisdom +2

Skills

Deception +5

Languages

all, telepathy 120.0 ft (36.6 m).

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

poison, psychic

Damage Resistances

cold; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks

Damage Vulnerabilities

fire

Condition Immunities

blinded, charmed, deafened, frightened, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned

Traits

Antimagic Susceptibility

The weirding scroll is incapacitated while in the area of an antimagic field. If targeted by dispel magic, the weirding scroll must succeed on a Constitution saving throw against the caster's spell save DC or fall unconscious for 1 minute.

False Appearance

While the weirding scroll remains motionless, it is indistinguishable from a normal scroll.

Actions

Dominate

A weirding scroll beguiles one humanoid that it can see within 30 feet. The target must succeed on a DC 13 Wisdom saving throw or be charmed for 1 hour. The charmed creature obeys the telepathic commands of the weirding scroll to the best of its ability. This action works like the dominate person spell, except the weirding scroll doesn't need to concentrate to maintain the domination, and it can't take total and precise control of the target. The weirding scroll can have only one humanoid under its control at one time. If it dominates another, the effect on the previous target ends.

Tendril of Light

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

Melee Spell Attack: +5 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 3 (1d6) psychic damage plus 3 (1d6) radiant damage.

About Weirding Scroll

Weirding Scroll is a tiny construct with a Challenge Rating of 1/2. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 10 and possesses 27 hit points (derived from 6d4+12).

Weirding Scroll has communication capabilities including all, telepathy 120 ft.. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Weirding Scroll

2 tips available

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

Flight Control Strategy: Target flying creatures with spells like 'Hold Person', 'Web', or 'Grease' to ground them. Without flight restriction, they can escape melee range easily. Consider area denial spells below their flight altitude to force them into disadvantageous positions.
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 Weirding Scroll

2 strategies available

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

Counter Flight Advantage: This creature can fly! Use ranged attacks, reach weapons, or spells like 'Thunderwave' to push it away. Consider 'Gust of Wind' or 'Earthbind' to ground it. Melee characters need fly speed or flight magic to engage.
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 1.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 2 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 75 XP
Hard: 112 XP
Deadly: 150 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 Weirding Scroll?: Weirding Scroll has a Challenge Rating of 1/2, making it appropriate for parties of level 0.5.
What type of creature is Weirding Scroll?: Weirding Scroll is a Tiny Construct, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Weirding Scroll speak?: Weirding Scroll can communicate in all, telepathy 120 ft..