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Dretch

Small · Fiend · CR 1/4 · Chaotic Evil

Source. 5e 2014 Rules

11 (natural armor)

18 (4d6+4)

1/4

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-3

WIS

-1

CHA

-4

Overview

Category Monsters

Subcategory Demons

Size Small

Type Fiend

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 50

Initiative Bonus +0

Movement

Walk 20 ft (6.1 m)

Swim 10 ft (3 m)

Climb 10 ft (3 m)

Crawl 10 ft (3 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 9

Languages

Abyssal, telepathy 60.0 ft (18.3 m). (works only with creatures that understand Abyssal)

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

poison

Damage Resistances

cold, fire, lightning

Condition Immunities

poisoned

Environments

The Abyss

Actions

Bite

Cost 1

+2 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m).

Melee Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 3 (1d6) piercing damage.

Claws

Cost 1

+2 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m).

Melee Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (2d4) slashing damage.

Fetid Cloud

1/day Cost 1

A 10-foot radius of disgusting green gas extends out from the dretch. The gas spreads around corners, and its area is lightly obscured. It lasts for 1 minute or until a strong wind disperses it. Any creature that starts its turn in that area must succeed on a DC 11 Constitution saving throw or be poisoned until the start of its next turn. While poisoned in this way, the target can take either an action or a bonus action on its turn, not both, and can't take reactions.

Multiattack

Cost 1

The dretch makes two attacks: one with its bite and one with its claws.

About Dretch

Dretch is a small fiend with a Challenge Rating of 1/4. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 11 and possesses 18 hit points (derived from 4d6+4).

Dretch has communication capabilities including Abyssal, telepathy 60 ft. (works only with creatures that understand Abyssal). This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Dretch

1 tips available

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

Telepathic Communication: This creature can communicate telepathically, making it excellent for coordination with allies. Silence spells won't stop its communication. Consider 'Mind Blank' or abilities that block telepathy.

Player Guide: Facing Dretch

1 strategies available

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

Telepathy Awareness: This creature communicates telepathically! It can coordinate with allies silently. Silence won't stop it. Use 'Mind Blank' or abilities that block telepathy. Be cautious of mental attacks.

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 Dretch?: Dretch has a Challenge Rating of 1/4, making it appropriate for parties of level 0.25.
What type of creature is Dretch?: Dretch is a Small Fiend, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Dretch speak?: Dretch can communicate in Abyssal, telepathy 60 ft. (works only with creatures that understand Abyssal).