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Bulette

Large · Monstrosity · CR 5 · Unaligned

Source. 5e 2014 Rules

17 (natural armor)

94 (9d10+45)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-4

WIS

CHA

-3

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Monstrosity

Alignment Unaligned

XP 1800

Initiative Bonus +0

Movement

Walk 40 ft (12.2 m)

Swim 20 ft (6.1 m)

Climb 20 ft (6.1 m)

Burrow 40 ft (12.2 m)

Crawl 20 ft (6.1 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Tremorsense 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 16

Skills

Perception +6

Environments

Desert Forest or Jungle Grassland or Plains Hills Mountain Ruins Plane of Earth Urban

Traits

Standing Leap

The bulette's long jump is up to 30 ft. and its high jump is up to 15 ft., with or without a running start.

Actions

Bite

Cost 1

+7 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 4d12 thunder damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 30 (4d12 + 4) piercing damage.

Deadly Leap

Cost 1

If the bulette jumps at least 15 ft. as part of its movement, it can then use this action to land on its ft. in a space that contains one or more other creatures. Each of those creatures must succeed on a DC 16 Strength or Dexterity saving throw (target's choice) or be knocked prone and take 14 (3d6 + 4) bludgeoning damage plus 14 (3d6 + 4) slashing damage. On a successful save, the creature takes only half the damage, isn't knocked prone, and is pushed 5 ft. out of the bulette's space into an unoccupied space of the creature's choice. If no unoccupied space is within range, the creature instead falls prone in the bulette's space.

About Bulette

Bulette is a large monstrosity with a Challenge Rating of 5. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 17 and possesses 94 hit points (derived from 9d10+45).

GM Tips: Using Bulette

1 tips available

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

Burrowing Tactics: This creature can burrow at 40 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 Bulette

1 strategies available

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

Burrowing Defense: This creature can burrow at 40 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 Bulette?: Bulette has a Challenge Rating of 5, making it appropriate for parties of level 5.0.
What type of creature is Bulette?: Bulette is a Large Monstrosity, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.