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Volguloth

Medium · Fiend · CR 4 · Neutral Evil

Armor Class
14 (natural armor)
Hit Points and Hit Dice
78 (12d8 + 24)
Challenge Rating CR
4

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR
16
+3
DEX
15
+2
CON
14
+2
INT
12
+1
WIS
13
+1
CHA
11
+0

Overview

Category Monsters
Size Medium
Type Fiend
Alignment Neutral Evil
XP 1100
Initiative Bonus +2

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)
Blindsight 30 ft (9.1 m)
Passive Perception 13

Skills

Perception +3 Stealth +6

Languages

Abyssal, Infernal, telepathy 60.0 ft (18.3 m).

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities
acid, poison
Damage Resistances
cold, fire, lightning; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks
Condition Immunities
poisoned

Traits

Glide

The volguloth has draping skin that it can expand while falling to slow its rate of descent to 60 feet per round, landing on its feet and taking no falling damage. It can move up to 5 feet horizontally for every 1 foot it falls. The volguloth can’t gain height with its expanded skin alone. If subjected to a strong wind or lift of any kind, it can use the updraft to glide farther.

Magic Resistance

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

Poisoned Weapons

The volguloth’s weapons are coated with a magical poison. When the volguloth hits with any weapon, the weapon deals an extra 2d6 poison damage (included in the attack).

Actions

Claw

+5 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d4+3 plus 2d6 poison damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (2d4 + 3) slashing damage plus 7 (2d6) poison damage.

Enshroud

The volguloth enshrouds a Medium or smaller target grappled by it. The enshrouded target is blinded, restrained, and unable to breathe or speak until the grapple ends. If the volguloth moves, the enshrouded target moves with it. The volguloth can have only one creature enshrouded at a time, and it can't use its Glide trait while enshrouding a creature.

Multiattack

The volguloth makes two Claw attacks. If both Claw attacks hit a Medium or smaller target, the target is grappled (escape DC 13), and the volguloth uses its Enshroud on the target.

Bonus Actions

Strangle

A creature enshrouded by the volguloth must succeed on a DC 13 Strength saving throw or take 10 (3d6) bludgeoning damage and begin suffocating, as the air is squeezed from its lungs.

About Volguloth

Volguloth is a medium fiend with a Challenge Rating of 4. It has a neutral evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 14 and possesses 78 hit points (derived from 12d8 + 24).

Volguloth has communication capabilities including Abyssal, Infernal, telepathy 60 ft.. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Volguloth

1 tips available

When using Volguloth 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 Volguloth

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 Volguloth?
Volguloth has a Challenge Rating of 4, making it appropriate for parties of level 4.0.
What type of creature is Volguloth?
Volguloth is a Medium Fiend, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Volguloth speak?
Volguloth can communicate in Abyssal, Infernal, telepathy 60 ft..

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