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Blemmyes

Large · Monstrosity · CR 8 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Tome of Beasts 1 (2023 Edition)

15 (natural armor)

168 (16d10 + 80)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-2

WIS

CHA

-3

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Monstrosity

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 3900

Initiative Bonus +1

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 11

Skills

Intimidation +3

Languages

Giant

Traits

Carnivorous Compulsion

At the start of each of its turns, if the blemmyes can see an incapacitated creature, the blemmyes must succeed on a DC 11 Wisdom saving throw or spend its next turn moving toward and attacking that creature.

Actions

Bite

+8 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 4d6+5 acid damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 19 (4d6 + 5) piercing damage. If the target is incapacitated and a Medium or smaller creature, the target is swallowed. A swallowed creature is blinded and restrained, it has total cover against attacks and other effects outside the blemmyes, and it takes 14 (4d6) acid damage at the start of each of the blemmyes' turns. The blemmyes can have only one target swallowed at a time.

Multiattack

The blemmyes makes one Bite attack and two Slam attacks.

Rock

+8 to hit, range 30/120 ft (9.1/36.6 m). Hit: 4d10+5 bludgeoning damage.

Ranged Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, range 30/120 ft., one target. Hit: 27 (4d10 + 5) bludgeoning damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened until the end of its next turn.

Slam

+8 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d8+5 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (2d8 + 5) bludgeoning damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw or be stunned until the end of its next turn.

About Blemmyes

Blemmyes is a large monstrosity with a Challenge Rating of 8. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 15 and possesses 168 hit points (derived from 16d10 + 80).

Blemmyes has communication capabilities including Giant. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Blemmyes

2 tips available

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

Significant Threat: Challenging for parties of levels 5-10
Epic Potential: Consider legendary actions for memorable battles

Player Guide: Facing Blemmyes

2 strategies available

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

Significant Threat: Prepare spells and resources
Team Coordination: Coordinate attacks and defenses

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 8.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 11 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 7,200 XP
Hard: 10,800 XP
Deadly: 14,400 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 Blemmyes?: Blemmyes has a Challenge Rating of 8, making it appropriate for parties of level 8.0.
What type of creature is Blemmyes?: Blemmyes is a Large Monstrosity, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Blemmyes speak?: Blemmyes can communicate in Giant.