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Akaasit

Medium · Construct · CR 6 · Unaligned

Source. Tome of Beasts 2

15 (natural armor)

91 (14d8+28)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-4

WIS

CHA

-3

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Construct

Alignment Unaligned

XP 2300

Initiative Bonus +4

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

Truesight 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 10

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

poison, psychic

Damage Resistances

piercing

Condition Immunities

blinded, charmed, exhaustion, frightened, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned

Traits

Immutable Form

The akaasit is immune to any spell or effect that would alter its form.

Magic Resistance

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

Unfixed in Time

To those properly fixed in time, the akaasit flickers in and out of time, its position never fully clear. Attack rolls against the akaasit have disadvantage. If it is hit by an attack, this trait ceases to function until the start of its next turn.

Actions

Arm Blade

+7 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d8+4 plus 1d6 force damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4) slashing damage plus 3 (1d6) force damage.

Multiattack

The akaasit makes two arm blade attacks.

Reactions

Time-Assisted Counterattack

The akaasit's awareness of the near future allows it to see attacks before they happen. When a creature the akaasit can see attacks it while within 5 feet of it, the akaasit can attack the creature before the creature's attack hits. The akaasit makes a single arm blade attack against the creature. If the creature is reduced to 0 hp as a result of the akaasit's attack, the creature's attack doesn't hit the akaasit.

About Akaasit

Akaasit is a medium construct with a Challenge Rating of 6. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 15 and possesses 91 hit points (derived from 14d8+28).

GM Tips: Using Akaasit

2 tips available

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

Significant Threat: Challenging for parties of levels 5-10
Epic Potential: Consider legendary actions for memorable battles

Player Guide: Facing Akaasit

2 strategies available

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

Significant Threat: Prepare spells and resources
Team Coordination: Coordinate attacks and defenses

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 6.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 9 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 4,200 XP
Hard: 6,300 XP
Deadly: 8,400 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 Akaasit?: Akaasit has a Challenge Rating of 6, making it appropriate for parties of level 6.0.
What type of creature is Akaasit?: Akaasit is a Medium Construct, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.