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Dogmole

Medium · Beast · CR 1 · Unaligned

Source. Tome of Beasts 1 (2023 Edition)

14 (natural armor)

58 (9d8 + 18)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-4

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Beast

Alignment Unaligned

XP 200

Initiative Bonus +3

Movement

Walk 10 ft (3 m)

Swim 5 ft (1.5 m)

Climb 5 ft (1.5 m)

Burrow 30 ft (9.1 m)

Crawl 5 ft (1.5 m)

Senses

Blindsight 30 ft (9.1 m)

Passive Perception 11

Traits

Burrowed Tunnels

If the dogmole burrows at half its burrowing speed, it can leave a 5-foot diameter tunnel in its wake.

Actions

Bite

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

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) piercing damage.

Claw

+5 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d4+3 slashing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (2d4 + 3) slashing damage.

Multiattack

The dogmole makes one Bite attack and one Claw attack.

Reactions

Wormkiller Rage

When the dogmole takes damage from a Small or larger insectoid Beast, such as a giant centipede, or when it deals damage to such a creature, it enters a special rage for 3 rounds. While in this rage, it has advantage on attack rolls and Strength checks and deals an extra 2 (1d4) piercing damage with its Bite attack, but its Armor Class is reduced by 2. The dogmole can't end this rage willingly.

About Dogmole

Dogmole is a medium beast with a Challenge Rating of 1. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 14 and possesses 58 hit points (derived from 9d8 + 18).

GM Tips: Using Dogmole

1 tips available

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

Burrowing Tactics: This creature can burrow at 30 ft. It can ambush from underground or escape combat by digging. Use 'Earthbind' or create difficult terrain to limit burrowing. Consider fighting in areas without soft ground.

Player Guide: Facing Dogmole

1 strategies available

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

Burrowing Defense: This creature can burrow at 30 ft! It can ambush from underground. Use 'Earthbind', create difficult terrain, or fight on hard surfaces. 'Stone Shape' can seal burrows.

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 3 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 200 XP
Hard: 300 XP
Deadly: 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 Dogmole?: Dogmole has a Challenge Rating of 1, making it appropriate for parties of level 1.0.
What type of creature is Dogmole?: Dogmole is a Medium Beast, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.