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Erina Defender

Small · Humanoid · CR 1 · Neutral

Source. Tome of Beasts 1 (2023 Edition)

15 (chain shirt)

44 (8d6 + 16)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Small

Type Humanoid

Alignment Neutral

XP 200

Initiative Bonus +2

Movement

Walk 20 ft (6.1 m)

Swim 10 ft (3 m)

Climb 10 ft (3 m)

Burrow 20 ft (6.1 m)

Crawl 10 ft (3 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 13

Skills

Athletics +4 Perception +3

Languages

Common, Erina

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Resistances

poison

Traits

Hardy

The erina has advantage on saving throws against poison.

Keen Smell

The erina has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.

Spines

As the erina, except the spines now deal 5 (2d4) piercing damage.

Actions

Multiattack

The erina defender makes two Shortsword or Shortbow attacks.

Shortbow

+4 to hit, range 80/320 ft (24.4/97.5 m). Hit: 1d6+2 piercing damage.

Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range 80/320 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage.

Shortsword

+4 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d6+2 piercing damage.

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

Reactions

Protective Interference

When a friendly creature the erina defender can see within 5 feet of it is the target of an attack, the defender can impose disadvantage on the attack roll. To do so, the defender must see the attacker and be wielding a melee weapon.

About Erina Defender

Erina Defender is a small humanoid with a Challenge Rating of 1. It has a neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 15 and possesses 44 hit points (derived from 8d6 + 16).

Erina Defender has communication capabilities including Common, Erina. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Erina Defender

1 tips available

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

Burrowing Tactics: This creature can burrow at 20 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 Erina Defender

1 strategies available

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

Burrowing Defense: This creature can burrow at 20 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 Erina Defender?: Erina Defender has a Challenge Rating of 1, making it appropriate for parties of level 1.0.
What type of creature is Erina Defender?: Erina Defender is a Small Humanoid, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Erina Defender speak?: Erina Defender can communicate in Common, Erina.