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Remorhaz

Huge · Monstrosity · CR 11 · Unaligned

Source. 5e 2024 Rules
Armor Class
17 (natural armor)
Hit Points and Hit Dice
195 (17d12 + 85)
Challenge Rating CR
11

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR
24
+7
DEX
13
+1
CON
21
+5
INT
4
-3
WIS
10
+0
CHA
5
-3

Overview

Category Monsters
Size Huge
Type Monstrosity
Alignment Unaligned
XP 7200
Initiative Bonus +5

Movement

Walk 40 ft (12.2 m)
Swim 20 ft (6.1 m)
Climb 20 ft (6.1 m)
Burrow 30 ft (9.1 m)
Crawl 20 ft (6.1 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)
Tremorsense 60 ft (18.3 m)
Passive Perception 10

Saving Throws

Strength +7 Dexterity +1 Constitution +5 Intelligence -3 Wisdom +0 Charisma -3

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities
cold, fire

Traits

Heat Aura

At the end of each of the remorhaz's turns, each creature in a 5-foot Emanation originating from the remorhaz takes 16 (3d10) Fire damage.

Actions

Bite

Cost 1

+11 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 2d10+7 piercing damage.

Melee Attack Roll: +11, reach 10 ft. 18 (2d10 + 7) Piercing damage plus 14 (4d6) Fire damage. If the target is a Large or smaller creature, it has the Grappled condition (escape DC 17), and it has the Restrained condition until the grapple ends.

Bonus Actions

Swallow

Strength Saving Throw: DC 19, one Large or smaller creature Grappled by the remorhaz (it can have up to two creatures swallowed at a time). Failure: The target is swallowed by the remorhaz, and the Grappled condition ends. A swallowed creature has the Blinded and Restrained conditions, it has Cover|XPHB|Total Cover against attacks and other effects outside the remorhaz, and it takes 10 (3d6) Acid damage plus 10 (3d6) Fire damage at the start of each of the remorhaz's turns. If the remorhaz takes 30 damage or more on a single turn from a creature inside it, the remorhaz must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw at the end of that turn or regurgitate all swallowed creatures, each of which falls in a space within 5 feet of the remorhaz and has the Prone condition. If the remorhaz dies, any swallowed creature no longer has the Restrained condition and can escape from the corpse by using 15 feet of movement, exiting Prone.

About Remorhaz

Remorhaz is a huge monstrosity with a Challenge Rating of 11. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 17 and possesses 195 hit points (derived from 17d12 + 85).

GM Tips: Using Remorhaz

2 tips available

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

  • Burrowing Tactics: This creature can burrow at 30 ft. It can ambush from underground or escape combat by digging. Use 'Earthbind' or create difficult terrain to limit burrowing. Consider fighting in areas without soft ground.
  • Fire Damage Mitigation: This creature deals fire damage. Advise players to have fire resistance ready or use water-based tactics. Consider environmental fire hazards that could backfire on the creature.

Player Guide: Facing Remorhaz

2 strategies available

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

  • Burrowing Defense: This creature can burrow at 30 ft! It can ambush from underground. Use 'Earthbind', create difficult terrain, or fight on hard surfaces. 'Stone Shape' can seal burrows.
  • Fire Damage Protection: This creature deals fire damage! Get fire resistance from spells like 'Resistance' or potions. Avoid fighting near flammable objects. Water spells can counter fire attacks.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 11.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 15 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

  • Medium: 13,200 XP
  • Hard: 19,800 XP
  • Deadly: 26,400 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 Remorhaz?
Remorhaz has a Challenge Rating of 11, making it appropriate for parties of level 11.0.
What type of creature is Remorhaz?
Remorhaz is a Huge Monstrosity, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.

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