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Tosculi Hive Queen

Large · Monstrosity · CR 12 · Lawful Evil

Source. Tome of Beasts 1 (2023 Edition)

189 (18d10 + 90)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Monstrosity

Alignment Lawful Evil

XP 8400

Initiative Bonus +7

Movement

Walk 60 ft (18.3 m)

Fly 40 ft (12.2 m)

Swim 30 ft (9.1 m)

Climb 30 ft (9.1 m)

Crawl 30 ft (9.1 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 17

Saving Throws

Dexterity +11 Constitution +9 Wisdom +7 Charisma +8

Skills

Perception +7

Languages

Common, Deep Speech, Gnoll, Infernal, Tosculi, telepathy 120.0 ft (36.6 m).

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

poison

Condition Immunities

charmed, poisoned

Traits

Hive’s Heart

The hive queen knows the direction and distance to all members of her hive and the range of her telepathy extends to 20 miles when communicating with a member of her hive.

Legendary Resistance (3/Day)

If the hive queen fails a saving throw, she can choose to succeed instead.

Actions

Implant Egg

The hive queen implants an egg into an incapacitated creature within 5 feet of her that isn't a Construct or Undead. Until the egg hatches or is removed, the creature is poisoned, paralyzed, and doesn't need to eat or drink. The egg hatches after 30 days, and the larval tosculi bursts out of the host, killing the host in the process. A creature can take its action to remove the egg by succeeding on a DC 20 Wisdom (Medicine) check. Alternatively, a spell or effect that cures disease disintegrates the unhatched tosculi.

Multiattack

The tosculi hive queen makes four Scimitar attacks.

Scimitar

+11 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d6+7 slashing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (2d6 + 7) slashing damage.

Legendary Actions

Flight

Cost 1

The hive queen flies up to half her flying speed without provoking opportunity attacks.

Glitter Dust

Cost 2

The hive queen beats her wings and creates a cloud of glittering, golden particles. Each non-tosculi creature within 20 feet of her must succeed on a DC 17 Dexterity saving throw or be blinded until the end of its next turn.

Stinger

Cost 2

+11 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 6d4+7 poison damage.

The hive queen makes one Stinger attack.

About Tosculi Hive Queen

Tosculi Hive Queen is a large monstrosity with a Challenge Rating of 12. It has a lawful evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 17 and possesses 189 hit points (derived from 18d10 + 90).

Tosculi Hive Queen has communication capabilities including Common, Deep Speech, Gnoll, Infernal, Tosculi, telepathy 120 ft.. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Tosculi Hive Queen

2 tips available

When using Tosculi Hive Queen 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.
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 Tosculi Hive Queen

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.
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 12.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 16 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 15,600 XP
Hard: 23,400 XP
Deadly: 31,200 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 Tosculi Hive Queen?: Tosculi Hive Queen has a Challenge Rating of 12, making it appropriate for parties of level 12.0.
What type of creature is Tosculi Hive Queen?: Tosculi Hive Queen is a Large Monstrosity, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Tosculi Hive Queen speak?: Tosculi Hive Queen can communicate in Common, Deep Speech, Gnoll, Infernal, Tosculi, telepathy 120 ft..