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Nihilethic Dominator

Large · Undead · CR 5 · Neutral Evil

Source. Tome of Beasts 1 (2023 Edition)

13 (natural armor)

82 (11d8 + 33)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

-1

CON

INT

-4

WIS

-2

CHA

-2

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Undead

Alignment Neutral Evil

XP 1800

Initiative Bonus -1

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 15 ft (4.6 m)

Climb 15 ft (4.6 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 8

Languages

understands Void Speech and the languages it knew in life but can't speak

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

cold, necrotic, poison

Condition Immunities

poisoned

Traits

Ghostly Body (Void Ghost Form Only)

The nihilethic dominator has resistance to bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage from nonmagical attacks. In addition, the dominator can move through other creatures and objects as if they were difficult terrain. It takes 5 (1d10) force damage if it ends its turn inside an object.

Undead Fortitude

If damage reduces the nihilethic dominator to 0 hp, it must make a Constitution saving throw with a DC of 5 + the damage taken, unless the damage is radiant or from a critical hit. On a success, the dominator drops to 1 hp instead.

Undead Nature

The nihilethic dominator doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep.

Actions

Claw

+6 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d8+3 slashing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d8 + 3) slashing damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 14 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.

Multiattack

The nihilethic dominator makes three Claw attacks, or it makes two Tendril of the Void attacks.

Tendril of the Void

+6 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 1d8+3 plus 2d6 necrotic damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 10 ft., one creature. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) cold damage plus 7 (2d6) necrotic damage.

Bonus Actions

Void Shape

The nihilethic dominator magically transforms into a dark purple, Void ghost form or back into its Undead form. Its statistics, other than its speed and resistances, are the same in each form. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying changes with it. It reverts to its Undead form of it dies.

Reactions

Void Body

When the nihilethic dominator takes damage that isn't radiant, it can reduce the damage by 1d12.

About Nihilethic Dominator

Nihilethic Dominator is a large undead with a Challenge Rating of 5. It has a neutral evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 13 and possesses 82 hit points (derived from 11d8 + 33).

Nihilethic Dominator has communication capabilities including understands Void Speech and the languages it knew in life but can't speak. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Nihilethic Dominator

1 tips available

When using Nihilethic Dominator 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 Nihilethic Dominator

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 5.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 7 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 3,000 XP
Hard: 4,500 XP
Deadly: 6,000 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 Nihilethic Dominator?: Nihilethic Dominator has a Challenge Rating of 5, making it appropriate for parties of level 5.0.
What type of creature is Nihilethic Dominator?: Nihilethic Dominator is a Large Undead, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Nihilethic Dominator speak?: Nihilethic Dominator can communicate in understands Void Speech and the languages it knew in life but can't speak.