Ability Scores
Core attributes and their modifiers.
Overview
Movement
Senses
Saving Throws
Resistances & Immunities
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
+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
GM Tips: Using Remorhaz
When using Remorhaz in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:
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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.
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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
Player Guide: Facing Remorhaz
When your party encounters this creature, keep these strategies in mind:
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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.
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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
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
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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