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Constrictor Snake

Large · Beast · CR 1/4 · Unaligned

Source. 5e 2014 Rules

13 (2d10+2)

1/4

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-5

WIS

CHA

-4

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Beast

Alignment Unaligned

XP 50

Initiative Bonus +2

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 30 ft (9.1 m)

Climb 15 ft (4.6 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Blindsight 10 ft (3 m)

Passive Perception 10

Environments

Forest or Jungle Ocean Swamp or Marsh

Actions

Bite

Cost 1

+4 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d6 thunder damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage.

Constrict

Cost 1

+4 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m).

Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) bludgeoning damage, and the target is grappled (escape DC 14). Until this grapple ends, the creature is restrained, and the snake can't constrict another target.

About Constrictor Snake

Constrictor Snake is a large beast with a Challenge Rating of 1/4. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 12 and possesses 13 hit points (derived from 2d10+2).

GM Tips: Using Constrictor Snake

1 tips available

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

Aquatic Combat: This creature can swim at 30 ft. It has advantage in water environments. Consider fighting on land or using water-based spells against it.

Player Guide: Facing Constrictor Snake

1 strategies available

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

Aquatic Combat Defense: This creature can swim at 30 ft! It has advantage in water. Fight on land if possible. Use 'Control Water' or drain water sources to limit its mobility.

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 Constrictor Snake?: Constrictor Snake has a Challenge Rating of 1/4, making it appropriate for parties of level 0.25.
What type of creature is Constrictor Snake?: Constrictor Snake is a Large Beast, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.