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Dimensional Shambler

Large · Aberration · CR 9 · Neutral Evil

Source. Tome of Beasts 2

16 (natural armor)

102 (12d10+36)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Aberration

Alignment Neutral Evil

XP 5000

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 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 17

Saving Throws

Dexterity +9 Constitution +7 Intelligence +9 Wisdom +7

Skills

Arcana +9 Athletics +10 Perception +7 Stealth +9

Languages

Abyssal, Infernal, Void Speech

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

poison

Damage Resistances

acid, cold, fire; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks

Condition Immunities

exhaustion, frightened, poisoned

Traits

Look Between

As a bonus action, the dimensional shambler can see 60 feet into any of the Lower Planes when it is on the Material Plane, and vice versa. This sight lasts until the beginning of its next turn. During this time, the dimensional shambler is deaf and blind with regard to its own senses in its current plane.

Maddening Form

When a creature that can see the dimensional shambler starts its turn within 30 feet of the dimensional shambler, the dimensional shambler can force it to make a DC 16 Constitution saving throw if the dimensional shambler is not incapacitated. On a failed save, the creature is frightened until the start of its next turn. If the creature is concentrating on a spell, that creature must succeed on a DC 16 Constitution saving throw or lose concentration on the spell.

Unless surprised, a creature can avert its eyes to avoid the saving throw at the start of its turn. If the creature does so, it can’t see the dimensional shambler until the start of its next turn, when it can avert its eyes again. If the creature looks at the dimensional shambler in the meantime, it must immediately make the saving throw.

Step Between

As a bonus action, the dimensional shambler can magically shift from the Material Plane to any Lower Plane, or vice versa. It can’t bring other creatures with it when it shifts in this way.

Actions

Claw

+10 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d10+6 slashing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 17 (2d10 + 6) slashing damage.

Drag Through

The dimensional shambler shifts through multiple dimensions with a target it is grappling, ending in the same dimension it began. The creature must make a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw, taking 21 (6d6) psychic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Multiattack

A dimensional shambler makes two claw attacks. If both attacks hit the same target, the target is grappled (escape DC 16).

About Dimensional Shambler

Dimensional Shambler is a large aberration with a Challenge Rating of 9. It has a neutral evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 16 and possesses 102 hit points (derived from 12d10+36).

Dimensional Shambler has communication capabilities including Abyssal, Infernal, Void Speech. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Dimensional Shambler

2 tips available

When using Dimensional Shambler 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 Dimensional Shambler

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 9.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 12 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 9,000 XP
Hard: 13,500 XP
Deadly: 18,000 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 Dimensional Shambler?: Dimensional Shambler has a Challenge Rating of 9, making it appropriate for parties of level 9.0.
What type of creature is Dimensional Shambler?: Dimensional Shambler is a Large Aberration, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Dimensional Shambler speak?: Dimensional Shambler can communicate in Abyssal, Infernal, Void Speech.