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Chuul

Large · Aberration · CR 4 · Chaotic Evil

Source. 5e 2024 Rules

16 (natural armor)

76 (9d10 + 27)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-3

WIS

CHA

-3

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Aberration

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 1100

Initiative Bonus +0

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 30 ft (9.1 m)

Climb 15 ft (4.6 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 14

Saving Throws

Strength +4 Dexterity +0 Constitution +3 Intelligence -3 Wisdom +0 Charisma -3

Skills

Perception +4

Languages

Understands Deep Speech but can't speak

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

poison

Condition Immunities

poisoned

Traits

Amphibious

The chuul can breathe air and water.

Sense Magic

The chuul senses magic within 120 feet of itself. This trait otherwise works like the Detect Magic spell but isn't itself magical.

Actions

Multiattack

Cost 1

The chuul makes two Pincer attacks and uses Paralyzing Tentacles.

Paralyzing Tentacles

Cost 1

Constitution Saving Throw: DC 13, one creature Grappled by the chuul. Failure: The target has the Poisoned condition and repeats the save at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. After 1 minute, it succeeds automatically. While Poisoned, the target has the Paralyzed condition.

Pincer

Cost 1

+6 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 1d10+4 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Attack Roll: +6, reach 10 ft. 9 (1d10 + 4) Bludgeoning damage. If the target is a Large or smaller creature, it has the Grappled condition (escape DC 14) from one of two pincers.

About Chuul

Chuul is a large aberration with a Challenge Rating of 4. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 16 and possesses 76 hit points (derived from 9d10 + 27).

Chuul has communication capabilities including Understands Deep Speech but can't speak. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Chuul

1 tips available

When using Chuul 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 Chuul

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 4.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 6 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 2,000 XP
Hard: 3,000 XP
Deadly: 4,000 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 Chuul?: Chuul has a Challenge Rating of 4, making it appropriate for parties of level 4.0.
What type of creature is Chuul?: Chuul is a Large Aberration, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Chuul speak?: Chuul can communicate in Understands Deep Speech but can't speak.