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Zanskaran Viper

Large · Beast · CR 1 · Unaligned

Source. Tome of Beasts 1 (2023 Edition)

14 (natural armor)

34 (4d10 + 12)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-4

WIS

CHA

-4

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Beast

Alignment Unaligned

XP 200

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 11

Actions

Bite

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

Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d8 + 2) piercing damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 13 Constitution saving throw or become poisoned for 1 minute. While poisoned in this way, the target is blinded and takes 7 (2d6) poison damage at the start of each of its turns. The target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.

About Zanskaran Viper

Zanskaran Viper is a large beast with a Challenge Rating of 1. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 14 and possesses 34 hit points (derived from 4d10 + 12).

GM Tips: Using Zanskaran Viper

2 tips available

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

Mid-level Encounter: Ideal for parties levels 3-8 as solo or small groups
Terrain Advantage: Use terrain to offset moderate combat abilities

Player Guide: Facing Zanskaran Viper

2 strategies available

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

Moderate Threat: Prepare standard combat tactics
Tactical Advantage: Use terrain and positioning

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 3 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 200 XP
Hard: 300 XP
Deadly: 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 Zanskaran Viper?: Zanskaran Viper has a Challenge Rating of 1, making it appropriate for parties of level 1.0.
What type of creature is Zanskaran Viper?: Zanskaran Viper is a Large Beast, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.