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Apaxrusl

Medium · Construct · CR 3 · Neutral

Source. Tome of Beasts 2

13 (natural armor)

60 (8d8+24)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-1

WIS

-2

CHA

-2

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Construct

Alignment Neutral

XP 700

Initiative Bonus +1

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 15 ft (4.6 m)

Climb 15 ft (4.6 m)

Burrow 30 ft (9.1 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Tremorsense 30 ft (9.1 m)

Passive Perception 8

Skills

Stealth +3

Languages

Abyssal and one language of its creator

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

fire, poison

Damage Vulnerabilities

thunder

Condition Immunities

charmed, exhaustion, frightened, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned

Traits

Earth Glide

The apaxrusl can burrow through nonmagical, unworked earth and stone. While doing so, the apaxrusl doesn’t disturb the material it moves through.

Fiendish Construct

The apaxrusl’s sand is infused with the souls of the damned. Its type is fiend in addition to construct when determining the effects of features such as a paladin’s Divine Smite or a ranger’s Primeval Awareness.

Actions

Fiery Sands

Recharge 5–6

Sand whips violently around the apaxrusl. Each creature within 10 feet of the apaxrusl must make a DC 13 Constitution saving throw, taking 10 (3d6) slashing damage and 10 (3d6) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Multiattack

The apaxrusl makes two slam attacks. If both attacks hit the same creature, the target is blinded for 1 minute or until it uses an action to wipe its eyes.

Slam

+5 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d8+3 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) bludgeoning damage.

Reactions

Shifting Sands

The apaxrusl can shift the flowing sands of its body to avoid harm. When the apaxrusl takes damage, roll a d12. Reduce the damage it takes by the number rolled.

About Apaxrusl

Apaxrusl is a medium construct with a Challenge Rating of 3. It has a neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 13 and possesses 60 hit points (derived from 8d8+24).

Apaxrusl has communication capabilities including Abyssal and one language of its creator. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Apaxrusl

2 tips available

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

Burrowing Tactics: This creature can burrow at 30 ft. It can ambush from underground or escape combat by digging. Use 'Earthbind' or create difficult terrain to limit burrowing. Consider fighting in areas without soft ground.
Fire Damage Mitigation: This creature deals fire damage. Advise players to have fire resistance ready or use water-based tactics. Consider environmental fire hazards that could backfire on the creature.

Player Guide: Facing Apaxrusl

2 strategies available

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

Burrowing Defense: This creature can burrow at 30 ft! It can ambush from underground. Use 'Earthbind', create difficult terrain, or fight on hard surfaces. 'Stone Shape' can seal burrows.
Fire Damage Protection: This creature deals fire damage! Get fire resistance from spells like 'Resistance' or potions. Avoid fighting near flammable objects. Water spells can counter fire attacks.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 3.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 5 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 1,200 XP
Hard: 1,800 XP
Deadly: 2,400 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 Apaxrusl?: Apaxrusl has a Challenge Rating of 3, making it appropriate for parties of level 3.0.
What type of creature is Apaxrusl?: Apaxrusl is a Medium Construct, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Apaxrusl speak?: Apaxrusl can communicate in Abyssal and one language of its creator.