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Swarm of Sluaghs

Medium · Fey · CR 3 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Tome of Beasts 1 (2023 Edition)

54 (12d8)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

-2

DEX

CON

INT

-2

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Fey

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 700

Initiative Bonus +3

Movement

Walk 50 ft (15.2 m)

Fly 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 25 ft (7.6 m)

Climb 25 ft (7.6 m)

Crawl 25 ft (7.6 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 11

Skills

Stealth +5

Languages

Common, Sylvan

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

cold

Damage Resistances

bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing

Damage Vulnerabilities

fire

Condition Immunities

charmed, frightened, grappled, paralyzed, petrified, prone, restrained, stunned

Traits

Sunlight Weakness

While in sunlight, the swarm of sluaghs has disadvantage on attack rolls, ability checks, and saving throws.

Swarm

The swarm can occupy another creature’s space and vice versa, and the swarm can move through any opening large enough for a Tiny fey. The swarm can’t regain hp or gain temporary hp.

Actions

Chilling Touch

+5 to hit. Hit: 8d6 cold damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 0 ft., one creature in the swarm's space. Hit: 28 (8d6) cold damage, or 14 (4d6) cold damage if the swarm has half of its hp or fewer. The target must succeed on a DC 13 Constitution saving throw or be unable to regain hp for 1 minute. The target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.

Bonus Actions

Shadow Stealth

While in dim light or darkness, the swarm of sluaghs takes the Hide action.

About Swarm of Sluaghs

Swarm of Sluaghs is a medium fey with a Challenge Rating of 3. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 13 and possesses 54 hit points (derived from 12d8).

Swarm of Sluaghs has communication capabilities including Common, Sylvan. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Swarm of Sluaghs

2 tips available

When using Swarm of Sluaghs 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.
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 Swarm of Sluaghs

2 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.
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 3.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 5 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 1,200 XP
Hard: 1,800 XP
Deadly: 2,400 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 Swarm of Sluaghs?: Swarm of Sluaghs has a Challenge Rating of 3, making it appropriate for parties of level 3.0.
What type of creature is Swarm of Sluaghs?: Swarm of Sluaghs is a Medium Fey, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Swarm of Sluaghs speak?: Swarm of Sluaghs can communicate in Common, Sylvan.