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Grimlock

Medium · Aberration · CR 1/4 · Neutral Evil

Source. 5e 2024 Rules

11 (natural armor)

11 (2d8 + 2)

1/4

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-1

WIS

-1

CHA

-2

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Aberration

Alignment Neutral Evil

XP 50

Initiative Bonus +1

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 15 ft (4.6 m)

Climb 30 ft (9.1 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Blindsight 30 ft (9.1 m)

Passive Perception 13

Saving Throws

Strength +3 Dexterity +1 Constitution +1 Intelligence -1 Wisdom -1 Charisma -2

Skills

Athletics +5 Perception +3 Stealth +5

Actions

Bone Cudgel

Cost 1

+5 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d6+3 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Attack Roll: +5, reach 5 ft. 6 (1d6 + 3) Bludgeoning damage plus 2 (1d4) Psychic damage.

About Grimlock

Grimlock is a medium aberration with a Challenge Rating of 1/4. It has a neutral evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 11 and possesses 11 hit points (derived from 2d8 + 2).

GM Tips: Using Grimlock

1 tips available

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

Climbing Advantage: This creature can climb at 30 ft. It can use walls and ceilings for tactical positioning. Consider using 'Spider Climb' negation or fighting in open areas without vertical surfaces.

Player Guide: Facing Grimlock

1 strategies available

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

Climbing Defense: This creature can climb at 30 ft! It can use walls and ceilings for surprise attacks. Fight in open areas without vertical surfaces. 'Spider Climb' negation spells can help.

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: 31 XP
Hard: 46 XP
Deadly: 62 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 Grimlock?: Grimlock has a Challenge Rating of 1/4, making it appropriate for parties of level 0.25.
What type of creature is Grimlock?: Grimlock is a Medium Aberration, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.