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Akhlut

Large · Beast · CR 6 · Unaligned

Source. Tome of Beasts 2

14 (natural armor)

120 (16d10+32)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-3

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Beast

Alignment Unaligned

XP 2300

Initiative Bonus +2

Movement

Walk 40 ft (12.2 m)

Swim 60 ft (18.3 m)

Climb 20 ft (6.1 m)

Crawl 20 ft (6.1 m)

Senses

Blindsight 120 ft (36.6 m)

Passive Perception 14

Skills

Perception +4 Stealth +5

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Resistances

cold

Traits

Echolocation

The akhlut can’t use its blindsight while deafened.

Hold Breath

The akhlut can hold its breath for 30 minutes.

Keen Hearing and Smell

The akhlut has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or smell.

Pack Tactics

The akhlut has advantage on attack rolls against a creature if at least one of the akhlut’s allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isn’t incapacitated.

Actions

Bite

+7 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 4d6+4 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 18 (4d6 + 4) piercing damage.

Multiattack

The akhlut makes two attacks: one with its bite and one with its tail slam. It can't make both attacks against the same target.

Tail Slam

+7 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 4d8+4 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 22 (4d8 +4) bludgeoning damage.

About Akhlut

Akhlut is a large beast with a Challenge Rating of 6. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 14 and possesses 120 hit points (derived from 16d10+32).

GM Tips: Using Akhlut

2 tips available

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

Aquatic Combat: This creature can swim at 60 ft. It has advantage in water environments. Consider fighting on land or using water-based spells against it.
Pack Tactics Advantage: This creature has advantage on attack rolls when an ally is within 5 feet! Separate it from its pack or use 'Fear' spells to scatter allies. Single-target encounters reduce its effectiveness.

Player Guide: Facing Akhlut

2 strategies available

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

Aquatic Combat Defense: This creature can swim at 60 ft! It has advantage in water. Fight on land if possible. Use 'Control Water' or drain water sources to limit its mobility.
Counter Pack Tactics: This creature has advantage when allies are nearby! Separate it from its pack. Use 'Fear' spells to scatter allies. Single-target encounters reduce its effectiveness.

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 Akhlut?: Akhlut has a Challenge Rating of 6, making it appropriate for parties of level 6.0.
What type of creature is Akhlut?: Akhlut is a Large Beast, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.