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Loxoda

Huge · Monstrosity · CR 6 · Neutral Evil

Source. Tome of Beasts 1 (2023 Edition)

13 (natural armor)

147 (14d12 + 56)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Huge

Type Monstrosity

Alignment Neutral Evil

XP 2300

Initiative Bonus +1

Movement

Walk 40 ft (12.2 m)

Swim 20 ft (6.1 m)

Climb 20 ft (6.1 m)

Crawl 20 ft (6.1 m)

Senses

Passive Perception 12

Skills

Athletics +7 Survival +5

Languages

Loxodan

Actions

Multiattack

The loxoda makes one Slam attack and one Spear attack.

Slam

+7 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 4d8+4 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 22 (4d8 + 4) bludgeoning damage.

Spear

+7 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 3d6+4 piercing damage.

Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (3d6 + 4) piercing damage, or 17 (3d8 + 4) piercing damage if used with two hands to make a melee attack.

Stomp

+7 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 3d10+4 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one prone creature. Hit: 20 (3d10 + 4) bludgeoning damage.

Tooth-Rattling Pound

Recharge 5–6

The loxoda rears up and lands heavily, rattling the land and creatures around it. Each creature in contact with the ground within 20 feet of the loxoda must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw. On a failure, a creature takes 36 (8d8) bludgeoning damage and takes an extra 10 (3d6) thunder damage at the end of its next turn as the shockwaves from the Tooth-Rattling Pound continue up through its body. On a success, a creature takes half the damage and doesn't take extra thunder damage from shockwaves.

About Loxoda

Loxoda is a huge monstrosity with a Challenge Rating of 6. It has a neutral evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 13 and possesses 147 hit points (derived from 14d12 + 56).

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

GM Tips: Using Loxoda

2 tips available

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

Significant Threat: Challenging for parties of levels 5-10
Epic Potential: Consider legendary actions for memorable battles

Player Guide: Facing Loxoda

2 strategies available

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

Significant Threat: Prepare spells and resources
Team Coordination: Coordinate attacks and defenses

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 6.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 9 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 4,200 XP
Hard: 6,300 XP
Deadly: 8,400 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 Loxoda?: Loxoda has a Challenge Rating of 6, making it appropriate for parties of level 6.0.
What type of creature is Loxoda?: Loxoda is a Huge Monstrosity, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Loxoda speak?: Loxoda can communicate in Loxodan.