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Avalanche Screamer

Large · Aberration · CR 7 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Tome of Beasts 2

15 (natural armor)

133 (14d10+56)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

-1

CON

INT

-3

WIS

CHA

-1

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Aberration

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 2900

Initiative Bonus -1

Movement

Walk 40 ft (12.2 m)

Swim 20 ft (6.1 m)

Climb 30 ft (9.1 m)

Burrow 20 ft (6.1 m)

Crawl 20 ft (6.1 m)

Senses

Tremorsense 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 11

Saving Throws

Wisdom +4

Skills

Athletics +7 Stealth +5

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

bludgeoning, thunder

Damage Resistances

cold

Condition Immunities

frightened, prone

Traits

Snow Camouflage

The avalanche screamer has advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to hide in snowy terrain.

Actions

Bite

+7 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 2d8+4 plus 2d6 thunder damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 10 ft., one creature. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4) piercing damage plus 7 (2d6) thunder damage.

Leg

+7 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d6+4 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) piercing damage. If the avalanche screamer scores a critical hit against a creature that is Medium or smaller, the creature is impaled on the screamer's leg and grappled (escape DC 15). Until this grapple ends, the target is restrained and takes 3 (1d6) piercing damage at the start of each of its turns. The avalanche screamer can impale up to four creatures. If it has at least one creature impaled, it can't move. If it has four creatures impaled, it can't make leg attacks. It can release all impaled creatures as a bonus action.

Multiattack

The avalanche screamer makes three attacks: one with its bite and two with its legs.

Scream

Recharge 5–6

The avalanche screamer shrieks thunderously in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw. On a failure, a creature takes 27 (6d8) thunder damage and is deafened for 1 hour. On a success, a creature takes half as much damage and isn't deafened.

About Avalanche Screamer

Avalanche Screamer is a large aberration with a Challenge Rating of 7. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 15 and possesses 133 hit points (derived from 14d10+56).

GM Tips: Using Avalanche Screamer

2 tips available

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

Burrowing Tactics: This creature can burrow at 20 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.
Climbing Advantage: This creature can climb at 30 ft. It can use walls and ceilings for tactical positioning. Consider using 'Spider Climb' negation or fighting in open areas without vertical surfaces.

Player Guide: Facing Avalanche Screamer

2 strategies available

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

Burrowing Defense: This creature can burrow at 20 ft! It can ambush from underground. Use 'Earthbind', create difficult terrain, or fight on hard surfaces. 'Stone Shape' can seal burrows.
Climbing Defense: This creature can climb at 30 ft! It can use walls and ceilings for surprise attacks. Fight in open areas without vertical surfaces. 'Spider Climb' negation spells can help.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 7.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 10 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 5,600 XP
Hard: 8,400 XP
Deadly: 11,200 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 Avalanche Screamer?: Avalanche Screamer has a Challenge Rating of 7, making it appropriate for parties of level 7.0.
What type of creature is Avalanche Screamer?: Avalanche Screamer is a Large Aberration, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.