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Fennec Fox

Tiny · Beast · CR 1/8 · Unaligned

Source. Tome of Beasts 2

7 (2d4+2)

1/8

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

-2

DEX

CON

INT

-4

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Tiny

Type Beast

Alignment Unaligned

XP 25

Initiative Bonus +1

Movement

Walk 40 ft (12.2 m)

Swim 20 ft (6.1 m)

Climb 20 ft (6.1 m)

Burrow 5 ft (1.5 m)

Crawl 20 ft (6.1 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 12

Skills

Stealth +3

Traits

Keen Hearing and Sight

The fennec fox has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or sight.

Actions

Bite

+3 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d4+1 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 3 (1d4 + 1) piercing damage.

About Fennec Fox

Fennec Fox is a tiny beast with a Challenge Rating of 1/8. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 11 and possesses 7 hit points (derived from 2d4+2).

GM Tips: Using Fennec Fox

1 tips available

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

Burrowing Tactics: This creature can burrow at 5 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.

Player Guide: Facing Fennec Fox

1 strategies available

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

Burrowing Defense: This creature can burrow at 5 ft! It can ambush from underground. Use 'Earthbind', create difficult terrain, or fight on hard surfaces. 'Stone Shape' can seal burrows.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 1.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 2 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 14 XP
Hard: 21 XP
Deadly: 28 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 Fennec Fox?: Fennec Fox has a Challenge Rating of 1/8, making it appropriate for parties of level 0.125.
What type of creature is Fennec Fox?: Fennec Fox is a Tiny Beast, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.