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Fraughashar

Small · Fey · CR 1/2 · Neutral Evil

Source. Tome of Beasts 1 (2023 Edition)

15 (leather armor, shield)

22 (5d6 + 5)

1/2

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

-1

DEX

CON

INT

WIS

CHA

-2

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Small

Type Fey

Alignment Neutral Evil

XP 100

Initiative Bonus +2

Movement

Walk 25 ft (7.6 m)

Swim 12 ft (3.7 m)

Climb 12 ft (3.7 m)

Crawl 12 ft (3.7 m)

Senses

Passive Perception 10

Skills

Stealth +4

Languages

Sylvan

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

cold

Traits

Deft Snow Walk

The fraughashar can move across icy surfaces without needing to make an ability check, and difficult terrain composed of ice and snow doesn’t cost it extra movement. In addition, the fraughashar has advantage on Strength and Dexterity saving throws made against effects that would knock it prone while in icy or snowy terrain.

Actions

Bite

+4 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d4+2 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage.

Dagger

+4 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d4+2 piercing damage.

Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage.

Frost Bolt

+4 to hit, range 60 ft (18.3 m). Hit: 2d4+2 cold damage.

Ranged Spell Attack: +4 to hit, range 60 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (2d4 + 2) cold damage.

Multiattack

The fraughashar makes one Bite attack and one Dagger attack.

About Fraughashar

Fraughashar is a small fey with a Challenge Rating of 1/2. It has a neutral evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 15 and possesses 22 hit points (derived from 5d6 + 5).

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

GM Tips: Using Fraughashar

1 tips available

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

Cold Damage Strategy: Cold-based attacks can slow or freeze. Prepare 'Heat Metal' or fire spells as countermeasures. Ice terrain can be used to create difficult terrain for melee characters.

Player Guide: Facing Fraughashar

1 strategies available

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

Cold Damage Protection: This creature deals cold damage! Get cold resistance or use fire spells. Avoid water surfaces - they can freeze and create difficult terrain. 'Heat Metal' can counter cold.

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

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 75 XP
Hard: 112 XP
Deadly: 150 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 Fraughashar?: Fraughashar has a Challenge Rating of 1/2, making it appropriate for parties of level 0.5.
What type of creature is Fraughashar?: Fraughashar is a Small Fey, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Fraughashar speak?: Fraughashar can communicate in Sylvan.