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Hundun

Large · Celestial · CR 12 · Chaotic Good

Source. Tome of Beasts 1 (2023 Edition)

18 (natural armor)

153 (18d10 + 54)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-3

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Celestial

Alignment Chaotic Good

XP 8400

Initiative Bonus +2

Movement

Walk 40 ft (12.2 m)

Fly 40 ft (12.2 m)

Swim 20 ft (6.1 m)

Climb 20 ft (6.1 m)

Crawl 20 ft (6.1 m)

Senses

Blindsight 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 19

Saving Throws

Constitution +7 Wisdom +9 Charisma +8

Skills

Athletics +9 Insight +9 Perception +9

Languages

understands Celestial and Primordial, but can't speak intelligibly

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

acid, psychic

Damage Resistances

lightning, radiant, thunder; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks

Condition Immunities

blinded, charmed, deafened, exhaustion, frightened, prone, stunned, unconscious

Traits

Inscrutable

The hundun is immune to any effect that would sense its emotions or read its thoughts, as well as any divination spell that it refuses. Wisdom (Insight) checks made to ascertain the hundun’s intentions or sincerity have disadvantage.

Magic Resistance

The hundun has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.

Radiant Fists

The hundun’s Slam attacks are magical. When the hundun hits with a Slam attack, the attack deals an extra 2d6 radiant damage (included in the attack).

Actions

Motivating Babble

The hundun babbles incoherently at one creature it can see within 60 feet of it. The target must succeed on a DC 17 Wisdom saving throw or suffer one of the following effects until the end of its next turn. Roll a d4 to determine which effect happens.

Multiattack

The hundun can use its Motivating Babble. It then makes four Slam attacks.

Slam

+9 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 2d6+5 plus 2d6 radiant damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d6 + 5) bludgeoning damage plus 7 (2d6) radiant damage.

Spellcasting

The hundun casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 17):

At Will: create or destroy water, dancing lights, minor illusion, prestidigitation
3/Day Each: black tentacles, fabricate (as an action), irresistible dance
1/Day Each: creation (as an action), plant growth

About Hundun

Hundun is a large celestial with a Challenge Rating of 12. It has a chaotic good alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 18 and possesses 153 hit points (derived from 18d10 + 54).

Hundun has communication capabilities including understands Celestial and Primordial, but can't speak intelligibly. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Hundun

1 tips available

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

Flight Control Strategy: Target flying creatures with spells like 'Hold Person', 'Web', or 'Grease' to ground them. Without flight restriction, they can escape melee range easily. Consider area denial spells below their flight altitude to force them into disadvantageous positions.

Player Guide: Facing Hundun

1 strategies available

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

Counter Flight Advantage: This creature can fly! Use ranged attacks, reach weapons, or spells like 'Thunderwave' to push it away. Consider 'Gust of Wind' or 'Earthbind' to ground it. Melee characters need fly speed or flight magic to engage.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 12.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 16 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 15,600 XP
Hard: 23,400 XP
Deadly: 31,200 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 Hundun?: Hundun has a Challenge Rating of 12, making it appropriate for parties of level 12.0.
What type of creature is Hundun?: Hundun is a Large Celestial, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Hundun speak?: Hundun can communicate in understands Celestial and Primordial, but can't speak intelligibly.