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Carnivorous Ship

Gargantuan · Monstrosity · CR 13 · Neutral

Source. Tome of Beasts 2

17 (natural armor)

186 (12d20+60)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

-2

CON

INT

-2

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Gargantuan

Type Monstrosity

Alignment Neutral

XP 10000

Initiative Bonus -2

Movement

Walk 10 ft (3 m)

Swim 60 ft (18.3 m)

Climb 5 ft (1.5 m)

Crawl 5 ft (1.5 m)

Senses

Darkvision 120 ft (36.6 m)

Blindsight 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 15

Skills

Deception +12 Perception +5

Languages

understands Common but can't speak

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

acid

Condition Immunities

prone

Traits

Amphibious

The carnivorous ship can breathe air and water.

Drones

Each day at dawn, the carnivorous ship produces up to 12 vaguely humanoid drones. Drones share a telepathic link with the carnivorous ship and are under its control. A drone uses the statistics of a zombie, except it can’t be knocked prone while on the carnivorous ship and can attach itself to the ship as a reaction when the ship moves. The carnivorous ship can have no more than 12 drones under its control at one time.

Shapechanger

The carnivorous ship can use its action to polymorph into a Gargantuan ship (such as a galleon) or back into its true, amorphous form. Its statistics are the same in each form. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying isn’t transformed. It reverts to its true form if it dies.

Actions

Bite

+11 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 3d10+6 plus 4d8 acid damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 22 (3d10 + 6) piercing damage plus 18 (4d8) acid damage.

Multiattack

The carnivorous ship makes two bite attacks.

Spit Cannonballs

The carnivorous ship spits cannonball-like lumps of indigestible metal at up to three points it can see within 100 feet of it. Each creature within 5 feet of a point must make a DC 18 Dexterity saving throw, taking 18 (4d8) slashing damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Surge

The carnivorous ship moves up to 400 feet in a straight line and can move through Huge and smaller objects as if they were difficult terrain. This movement doesn't provoke opportunity attacks. If it moves through a Huge or smaller object, the object takes 55 (10d10) bludgeoning damage. If it moves through a ship, the ship's pilot can make a DC 15 Wisdom check using navigator's tools, halving the damage on a success.

About Carnivorous Ship

Carnivorous Ship is a gargantuan monstrosity with a Challenge Rating of 13. It has a neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 17 and possesses 186 hit points (derived from 12d20+60).

Carnivorous Ship has communication capabilities including understands Common but can't speak. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Carnivorous Ship

2 tips available

When using Carnivorous Ship 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.
Shapechanging Tactics: This creature can change form, potentially gaining new abilities or escaping. Use 'True Seeing' or abilities that reveal true form. Consider finishing blows before it transforms.

Player Guide: Facing Carnivorous Ship

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 Shapechanging: This creature can change form! Use 'True Seeing' to see its true form. Finish it quickly before it transforms. 'Dispel Magic' might prevent transformation.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 13.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 17 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 18,200 XP
Hard: 27,300 XP
Deadly: 36,400 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 Carnivorous Ship?: Carnivorous Ship has a Challenge Rating of 13, making it appropriate for parties of level 13.0.
What type of creature is Carnivorous Ship?: Carnivorous Ship is a Gargantuan Monstrosity, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Carnivorous Ship speak?: Carnivorous Ship can communicate in understands Common but can't speak.