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Bukavac

Large · Monstrosity · CR 9 · Neutral Evil

Source. Tome of Beasts 1 (2023 Edition)

16 (natural armor)

199 (21d10 + 84)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-2

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Monstrosity

Alignment Neutral Evil

XP 5000

Initiative Bonus +3

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 20

Saving Throws

Dexterity +7 Constitution +8

Skills

Perception +10 Stealth +11

Languages

Sylvan

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

thunder

Traits

Hold Breath

The bukavac can hold its breath for 20 minutes.

Standing Leap

A bukavac’s long jump is up to 20 feet and its high jump is up to 10 feet, with or without a running start.

Actions

Bite

+9 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 2d10+5 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 16 (2d10 + 5) piercing damage.

Claw

+9 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d12+5 slashing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (1d12 + 5) slashing damage, and the target is grappled (escape DC 16) if it is a Medium or smaller creature. The bukavac can have no more than two creatures grappled at a time.

Croaking Blast

Recharge 5–6

A bukavac can emit a howling thunderclap in a 15-foot radius. Each creature in that area must make a DC 16 Constitution saving throw. On a failure, a creature takes 36 (8d8) thunder damage and is deafened until cured by the lesser restoration spell or similar magic. On a success, a creature takes half the damage and isn't deafened.

Gore

+9 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 3d10+5 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 21 (3d10 + 5) piercing damage.

Multiattack

The bukavac makes one Bite attack, one Gore attack, and two Claw attacks.

About Bukavac

Bukavac is a large monstrosity with a Challenge Rating of 9. It has a neutral evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 16 and possesses 199 hit points (derived from 21d10 + 84).

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

GM Tips: Using Bukavac

2 tips available

When using Bukavac 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 Bukavac

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 9.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 12 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 9,000 XP
Hard: 13,500 XP
Deadly: 18,000 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 Bukavac?: Bukavac has a Challenge Rating of 9, making it appropriate for parties of level 9.0.
What type of creature is Bukavac?: Bukavac is a Large Monstrosity, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Bukavac speak?: Bukavac can communicate in Sylvan.