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Corrupted Ushabti

Medium · Undead · CR 5 · Neutral Evil

Source. Tome of Beasts 1 (2023 Edition)

15 (natural armor)

97 (15d8 + 30)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-2

WIS

CHA

-3

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Undead

Alignment Neutral Evil

XP 1800

Initiative Bonus +2

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 15 ft (4.6 m)

Climb 15 ft (4.6 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 10

Saving Throws

Wisdom +3 Charisma +0

Languages

understands Common but can't speak

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Resistances

bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks

Damage Vulnerabilities

fire

Condition Immunities

charmed, exhaustion, frightened, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned, stunned

Traits

Necrotic Weapons

The ushabti’s weapon attacks are magical. When the ushabti hits with any weapon, the weapon deals an extra 2d6 necrotic damage (included in the attack).

Regeneration

The ushabti regains 5 hp at the start of its turn if it has at least 1 hp.

Swarm Body

The corrupted ushabti is a spirit inhabiting a colony of scarabs around a Humanoid skeleton within funerary wrappings. It can move through any opening large enough for a Tiny scarab and Humanoid bones, and it can’t regain hp or gain temporary hp, except for its Regeneration trait.

Undead Nature

The ushabti doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep.

Actions

Ceremonial Greatsword

+6 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d6+3 plus 2d6 necrotic damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 3) slashing damage plus 7 (2d6) necrotic damage.

Multiattack

The corrupted ushabti makes two Ceremonial Greatsword attacks.

Vomit Swarm

Recharge 5–6

The corrupted ushabti exhales scarabs in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in the area must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw. On a failure, a creature takes 25 (10d4) piercing damage and is covered in scarabs. On a success, a creature takes half the damage and isn't covered in scarabs. A creature covered in scarabs takes 2 (1d4) piercing damage at the start of each of its turns. A creature, including the covered creature, can take its action to brush the scarabs off the covered creature by succeeding on a DC 15 Dexterity check.

About Corrupted Ushabti

Corrupted Ushabti is a medium undead with a Challenge Rating of 5. It has a neutral evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 15 and possesses 97 hit points (derived from 15d8 + 30).

Corrupted Ushabti has communication capabilities including understands Common but can't speak. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Corrupted Ushabti

1 tips available

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

Regeneration Counterplay: This creature regenerates HP each turn! Players must deal enough damage to overcome regeneration. Certain damage types (acid, fire) may suppress regeneration. Plan sustained damage output.

Player Guide: Facing Corrupted Ushabti

1 strategies available

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

Counter Regeneration: This creature regenerates HP each turn! Deal enough damage to overcome regeneration. Use acid or fire damage if it suppresses regeneration. Plan sustained damage output.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 5.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 7 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 3,000 XP
Hard: 4,500 XP
Deadly: 6,000 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 Corrupted Ushabti?: Corrupted Ushabti has a Challenge Rating of 5, making it appropriate for parties of level 5.0.
What type of creature is Corrupted Ushabti?: Corrupted Ushabti is a Medium Undead, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Corrupted Ushabti speak?: Corrupted Ushabti can communicate in understands Common but can't speak.