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Xanka

Small · Construct · CR 1/2 · Unaligned

Source. Tome of Beasts 1 (2023 Edition)

14 (natural armor)

27 (6d6 + 6)

1/2

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-3

WIS

CHA

-2

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Small

Type Construct

Alignment Unaligned

XP 100

Initiative Bonus +2

Movement

Walk 15 ft (4.6 m)

Swim 7 ft (2.1 m)

Climb 7 ft (2.1 m)

Crawl 7 ft (2.1 m)

Senses

Blindsight 120 ft (36.6 m)

Passive Perception 10

Languages

understands the languages of its creator but can't speak

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

poison, psychic

Damage Resistances

force

Condition Immunities

charmed, exhaustion, frightened, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned

Traits

Absorb

Any nonmagical object that touches the xanka’s central globe, any nonmagical weapon that hits the xanka, or any nonmagical object, structure, or creature hit by the xanka’s Dismantling Leg attack begins to deteriorate. If it is a structure or an object that isn’t being worn or carried, up to a 1-foot cube of the structure or object is destroyed. If it is an object worn or carried by a creature, the creature must succeed on a DC 11 Dexterity saving throw to avoid the item being affected by the xanka’s Absorb.

Construct Nature

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

Actions

Dismantling Leg

+4 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d8+2 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) bludgeoning damage, and the target is subjected to the xanka's Absorb trait.

Release Energy

Recharge 5–6

The xanka releases energy created from absorbed material in a burst. Each creature within 10 feet of it must make a DC 11 Dexterity saving throw, taking 7 (2d6) force damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

About Xanka

Xanka is a small construct with a Challenge Rating of 1/2. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 14 and possesses 27 hit points (derived from 6d6 + 6).

Xanka 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 Xanka

2 tips available

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

Minion Strategy: Use as scouts or minions for larger threats
Group Tactics: Group 3-4 together to pose a moderate threat

Player Guide: Facing Xanka

2 strategies available

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

Easy Target: This creature is weak - focus on other threats
Group Threat: Multiple can be dangerous - use area attacks

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 1.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 2 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 75 XP
Hard: 112 XP
Deadly: 150 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 Xanka?: Xanka has a Challenge Rating of 1/2, making it appropriate for parties of level 0.5.
What type of creature is Xanka?: Xanka is a Small Construct, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Xanka speak?: Xanka can communicate in understands the languages of its creator but can't speak.