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Ratatosk

Tiny · Celestial · CR 4 · Chaotic Neutral

Source. Tome of Beasts 1 (2023 Edition)

42 (12d4 + 12)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

-3

DEX

CON

INT

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Tiny

Type Celestial

Alignment Chaotic Neutral

XP 1100

Initiative Bonus +4

Movement

Walk 20 ft (6.1 m)

Swim 10 ft (3 m)

Climb 10 ft (3 m)

Crawl 10 ft (3 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 10

Saving Throws

Wisdom +2 Charisma +6

Skills

Deception +6 Persuasion +6 Stealth +6

Languages

Celestial, Common, telepathy 100.0 ft (30.5 m).

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Resistances

bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks

Traits

Magic Resistance

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

Actions

Annoying Chitter

+6 to hit, range 60 ft (18.3 m). Hit: 3d6+4 psychic damage.

Ranged Spell Attack: +6 to hit, range 60 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (3d6 + 4) psychic damage.

Divisive Chatter

Recharge 5–6

The ratatosk causes division and strife in up to four creatures it can see within 30 feet of it. Each target must succeed on a DC 14 Charisma saving throw or be irritated for 1 minute. While irritated, a creature must spend its action on each of its turns arguing with, complaining about, or otherwise expressing unhappiness toward one of its allies over a trivial matter. The creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.

Gore

+6 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d4+4 plus 2d6 psychic damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d4 + 4) piercing damage plus 7 (2d6) psychic damage.

Multiattack

The ratatosk makes two Gore or Annoying Chitter attacks. It can replace one attack with a use of Divisive Chatter, if available.

Spellcasting

The ratatosk casts one of the following spells, requiring no material or somatic components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (save DC 14):

At Will: animal messenger, message
3/Day Each: sending, suggestion
1/day: commune (as an action)

Bonus Actions

Skitter

The ratatosk takes the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action.

Reactions

Desperate Lies

When a creature the ratatosk can see targets it with an attack, the ratatosk tells a lie while pointing to another creature within 5 feet of it. The attacker must succeed on a DC 14 Wisdom saving throw or believe the lie and attack the other creature instead.

About Ratatosk

Ratatosk is a tiny celestial with a Challenge Rating of 4. It has a chaotic neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 14 and possesses 42 hit points (derived from 12d4 + 12).

Ratatosk has communication capabilities including Celestial, Common, telepathy 100 ft.. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Ratatosk

1 tips available

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

Telepathic Communication: This creature can communicate telepathically, making it excellent for coordination with allies. Silence spells won't stop its communication. Consider 'Mind Blank' or abilities that block telepathy.

Player Guide: Facing Ratatosk

1 strategies available

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

Telepathy Awareness: This creature communicates telepathically! It can coordinate with allies silently. Silence won't stop it. Use 'Mind Blank' or abilities that block telepathy. Be cautious of mental attacks.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

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

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 6 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 2,000 XP
Hard: 3,000 XP
Deadly: 4,000 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 Ratatosk?: Ratatosk has a Challenge Rating of 4, making it appropriate for parties of level 4.0.
What type of creature is Ratatosk?: Ratatosk is a Tiny Celestial, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Ratatosk speak?: Ratatosk can communicate in Celestial, Common, telepathy 100 ft..