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Derro Shadowseeker

Small · Humanoid · CR 6 · Chaotic Evil

Armor Class
17 (studded leather)
Hit Points and Hit Dice
112 (15d6+60)
Challenge Rating CR
6

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR
9
-1
DEX
20
+5
CON
18
+4
INT
13
+1
WIS
7
-2
CHA
14
+2

Overview

Category Monsters
Size Small
Type Humanoid
Alignment Chaotic Evil
XP 2300
Initiative Bonus +5

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

Darkvision 120 ft (36.6 m)
Passive Perception 11

Saving Throws

Charisma +5

Skills

Acrobatics +8 Perception +1 Stealth +8

Languages

Common, Dwarvish, Undercommon

Traits

Erratic Movement

The shadowseeker can take the Disengage or Hide action as a bonus action on each of its turns. In addition, opportunity attacks against the shadowseeker are made with disadvantage.

Evasion

If the shadowseeker is subjected to an effect that allows it to make a Dexterity saving throw to take only half damage, the shadowseeker instead takes no damage if it succeeds on the saving throw, and only half damage if it fails.

Magic Resistance

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

Sneak Attack (1/Turn)

The shadowseeker deals an extra 14 (4d6) damage when it hits a target with a weapon attack and has advantage on the attack roll, or when the target is within 5 feet of an ally of the shadowseeker that isn’t incapacitated and the shadowseeker doesn’t have disadvantage on the attack roll.

Sunlight Sensitivity

While in sunlight, the shadowseeker has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.

Actions

Dagger

+8 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d4+5 piercing damage.

Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d4 + 5) piercing damage.

Light Crossbow

+8 to hit, range 80/320 ft (24.4/97.5 m). Hit: 1d8+5 piercing damage.

Ranged Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, range 80/320 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (1d8 + 5) piercing damage.

Maddening Convulsions

Recharge 5–6

The shadowseeker's body contorts and spasms in bizarre ways, confounding other creatures. Each non-derro creature within 5 feet of the shadowseeker that can see it must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or be affected as if by a confusion spell for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. If a creature's saving throw is successful or the effect ends for it, the creature is immune to the shadowseeker's Maddening Convulsions for the next 24 hours.

Multiattack

The derro shadowseeker makes three melee attacks.

About Derro Shadowseeker

Derro Shadowseeker is a small humanoid with a Challenge Rating of 6. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 17 and possesses 112 hit points (derived from 15d6+60).

Derro Shadowseeker has communication capabilities including Common, Dwarvish, Undercommon. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Derro Shadowseeker

2 tips available

When using Derro Shadowseeker 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 Derro Shadowseeker

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 Derro Shadowseeker?
Derro Shadowseeker has a Challenge Rating of 6, making it appropriate for parties of level 6.0.
What type of creature is Derro Shadowseeker?
Derro Shadowseeker is a Small Humanoid, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Derro Shadowseeker speak?
Derro Shadowseeker can communicate in Common, Dwarvish, Undercommon.

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