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Xorn

Medium · Elemental · CR 5 · Neutral

Source. 5e 2024 Rules

19 (natural armor)

84 (8d8 + 48)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Elemental

Alignment Neutral

XP 1800

Initiative Bonus +0

Movement

Walk 20 ft (6.1 m)

Swim 10 ft (3 m)

Climb 10 ft (3 m)

Burrow 20 ft (6.1 m)

Crawl 10 ft (3 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Tremorsense 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 16

Saving Throws

Strength +3 Dexterity +0 Constitution +6 Intelligence +0 Wisdom +0 Charisma +0

Skills

Perception +6 Stealth +6

Languages

Primordial (Terran)

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

poison

Condition Immunities

paralyzed, petrified, poisoned

Traits

Earth Glide

The xorn can burrow through nonmagical, unworked earth and stone. While doing so, the xorn doesn't disturb the material it moves through.

Treasure Sense

The xorn can pinpoint the location of precious metals and stones within 60 feet of itself.

Actions

Bite

Cost 1

+6 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 4d6+3 piercing damage.

Melee Attack Roll: +6, reach 5 ft. 17 (4d6 + 3) Piercing damage.

Claw

Cost 1

+6 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d10+3 slashing damage.

Melee Attack Roll: +6, reach 5 ft. 8 (1d10 + 3) Slashing damage.

Multiattack

Cost 1

The xorn makes one Bite attack and three Claw attacks.

Bonus Actions

Charge

The xorn moves up to its Speed or Burrow Speed straight toward an enemy it can sense.

About Xorn

Xorn is a medium elemental with a Challenge Rating of 5. It has a neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 19 and possesses 84 hit points (derived from 8d8 + 48).

Xorn has communication capabilities including Primordial (Terran). This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Xorn

1 tips available

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

Burrowing Tactics: This creature can burrow at 20 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.

Player Guide: Facing Xorn

1 strategies available

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

Burrowing Defense: This creature can burrow at 20 ft! It can ambush from underground. Use 'Earthbind', create difficult terrain, or fight on hard surfaces. 'Stone Shape' can seal burrows.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 5.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 7 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 3,000 XP
Hard: 4,500 XP
Deadly: 6,000 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 Xorn?: Xorn has a Challenge Rating of 5, making it appropriate for parties of level 5.0.
What type of creature is Xorn?: Xorn is a Medium Elemental, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Xorn speak?: Xorn can communicate in Primordial (Terran).