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Stuhac

Medium · Fiend · CR 13 · Neutral Evil

Source. Tome of Beasts 1 (2023 Edition)

18 (natural armor)

209 (22d8 + 110)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Fiend

Alignment Neutral Evil

XP 10000

Initiative Bonus +4

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

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 13

Saving Throws

Strength +11 Dexterity +9 Constitution +10 Charisma +7

Skills

Deception +12

Languages

Abyssal, Common, Infernal, telepathy 120.0 ft (36.6 m).

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

cold, poison

Damage Resistances

acid, fire, lightning; bludgeoning and piercing from nonmagical attacks

Condition Immunities

poisoned

Traits

Mountain Walk

The stuhac can move across and climb rocky surfaces without needing to make an ability check. Additionally, difficult terrain composed of rocks or rocky debris doesn’t cost it extra movement.

Standing Leap

The stuhac’s long jump is up to 30 feet and tis high jump is up to 15 feet, with or without a running start.

Actions

Bite

+11 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 4d6+6 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 20 (4d6 + 6) piercing damage.

Claw

+11 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 5d8+6 slashing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 28 (5d8 + 6) slashing damage.

Hobble

The stuhac telekinetically tears the tendons and ligaments of one creature it can see within 60 feet of it. The target must succeed on a DC 18 Constitution saving throw or take 13 (3d8) force damage and its speed is reduced by 10 feet. The stuhac can't reduce a creature's speed below 0 feet with this action. This reduction lasts until the creature finishes a long rest or until removed by the greater restoration spell or similar magic.

Illusory Appearance

The stuhac covers itself and anything it is wearing or carrying with a magical illusion that makes it look like another creature of its general size and Humanoid shape. The illusion ends if the stuhac takes a bonus action to end it or if the stuhac dies.

Multiattack

The stuhac can use Hobble. It then makes one Bite attack and two Claw attacks.

About Stuhac

Stuhac is a medium fiend with a Challenge Rating of 13. It has a neutral evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 18 and possesses 209 hit points (derived from 22d8 + 110).

Stuhac has communication capabilities including Abyssal, Common, Infernal, telepathy 120 ft.. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Stuhac

1 tips available

When using Stuhac 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 Stuhac

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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 13.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 17 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 18,200 XP
Hard: 27,300 XP
Deadly: 36,400 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 Stuhac?: Stuhac has a Challenge Rating of 13, making it appropriate for parties of level 13.0.
What type of creature is Stuhac?: Stuhac is a Medium Fiend, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Stuhac speak?: Stuhac can communicate in Abyssal, Common, Infernal, telepathy 120 ft..