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Tophet

Huge · Construct · CR 8 · Neutral Evil

Armor Class
16 (natural armor)
Hit Points and Hit Dice
161 (14d12 + 70)
Challenge Rating CR
8

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR
21
+5
DEX
10
+0
CON
20
+5
INT
6
-2
WIS
10
+0
CHA
10
+0

Overview

Category Monsters
Size Huge
Type Construct
Alignment Neutral Evil
XP 3900
Initiative Bonus +0

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 13

Saving Throws

Strength +8 Dexterity +3 Constitution +8

Skills

Perception +3

Languages

understands the languages of its creator but can't speak

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities
fire, poison, psychic
Damage Resistances
cold
Condition Immunities
charmed, exhaustion, frightened, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned

Traits

Burning Heart

The tophet sheds bright light in a 30-foot radius and dim light for an additional 30 feet. Each creature in the bright light has resistance to cold damage. At the start of each of its turns, the tophet chooses whether this light is active.

Construct Nature

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

Heated Body

A creature that touches the tophet or hits it with a melee attack while within 5 feet of it takes 3 (1d6) fire damage.

Actions

Burning Belly

The tophet makes one Slam attack against a target it is grappling as it shoves the creature into its open, flame-filled belly. If the attack hits, the target is forced into the tophet's burning belly, and the grapple ends. While inside the belly, the target is restrained, has three-quarters cover against attacks and other effects outside the belly, and it takes 14 (4d6) fire damage at the start of each of its turns. A creature, including the target, can take its action to pull the target free from the belly by succeeding on a DC 16 Strength check. The creature making the attempt takes 7 (2d6) fire damage.

Gout of Flame

Recharge 5–6

Flames erupt on a point the tophet can see within 100 feet of it. Each creature within 10 feet of that point must make a DC 16 Dexterity saving throw, taking 35 (10d6) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Multiattack

The tophet makes two Slam attacks. It can replace one Slam attack with a use of Burning Belly.

Slam

+8 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d10+5 plus 2d6 fire damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 16 (2d10 + 5) bludgeoning damage plus 7 (2d6) fire damage, and the target is grappled (escape DC 16) if it is a Large or smaller creature.

About Tophet

Tophet is a huge construct with a Challenge Rating of 8. It has a neutral evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 16 and possesses 161 hit points (derived from 14d12 + 70).

Tophet has communication capabilities including understands the languages of its creator but can't speak. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Tophet

1 tips available

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

  • Fire Damage Mitigation: This creature deals fire damage. Advise players to have fire resistance ready or use water-based tactics. Consider environmental fire hazards that could backfire on the creature.

Player Guide: Facing Tophet

1 strategies available

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

  • Fire Damage Protection: This creature deals fire damage! Get fire resistance from spells like 'Resistance' or potions. Avoid fighting near flammable objects. Water spells can counter fire attacks.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 8.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 11 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

  • Medium: 7,200 XP
  • Hard: 10,800 XP
  • Deadly: 14,400 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 Tophet?
Tophet has a Challenge Rating of 8, making it appropriate for parties of level 8.0.
What type of creature is Tophet?
Tophet is a Huge Construct, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Tophet speak?
Tophet can communicate in understands the languages of its creator but can't speak.

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