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Alseid

Medium · Monstrosity · CR 1/2 · Chaotic Neutral

Source. Tome of Beasts 1 (2023 Edition)

14 (leather armor)

33 (6d8 + 6)

1/2

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-1

WIS

CHA

-1

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Monstrosity

Alignment Chaotic Neutral

XP 100

Initiative Bonus +3

Movement

Walk 40 ft (12.2 m)

Swim 20 ft (6.1 m)

Climb 20 ft (6.1 m)

Crawl 20 ft (6.1 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 15

Skills

Nature +3 Perception +5 Stealth +5 Survival +5

Languages

Common, Elvish, Sylvan

Traits

Woodfriend

When in a forest, the alseid leaves no tracks and automatically discerns true north.

Actions

Shortbow

+5 to hit, range 80/320 ft (24.4/97.5 m). Hit: 1d6+3 piercing damage.

Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, range 80/320 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) piercing damage.

Spear

+3 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d6+1 piercing damage.

Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d6 + 1) piercing damage, or 5 (1d8 + 1) piercing damage if used with two hands to make a melee attack.

Spellcasting

The grovekeeper casts one of the following spells, using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 13):

At Will: animal friendship, animal messenger, druidcraft
1/Day Each: cure wounds, faerie fire, lesser restoration

Thorn Bolt

+5 to hit, range 120 ft (36.6 m). Hit: 2d4+3 piercing damage.

Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, range 120 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (2d4 + 3) piercing damage.

Thorned Staff

+3 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d6+1 plus 2d4 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d6 + 1) bludgeoning damage plus 5 (2d4) piercing damage.

About Alseid

Alseid is a medium monstrosity with a Challenge Rating of 1/2. It has a chaotic neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 14 and possesses 33 hit points (derived from 6d8 + 6).

Alseid has communication capabilities including Common, Elvish, Sylvan. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Alseid

1 tips available

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

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 Alseid

1 strategies available

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

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

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: 75 XP
Hard: 112 XP
Deadly: 150 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 Alseid?: Alseid has a Challenge Rating of 1/2, making it appropriate for parties of level 0.5.
What type of creature is Alseid?: Alseid is a Medium Monstrosity, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Alseid speak?: Alseid can communicate in Common, Elvish, Sylvan.