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Frost Mole

Small · Beast · CR 3 · Unaligned

Source. Tome of Beasts 2

14 (natural armor)

71 (11d6+33)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-4

WIS

CHA

-2

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Small

Type Beast

Alignment Unaligned

XP 700

Initiative Bonus +2

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 15 ft (4.6 m)

Climb 15 ft (4.6 m)

Burrow 30 ft (9.1 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Blindsight 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 13

Skills

Athletics +5 Perception +3 Stealth +4

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Resistances

cold

Traits

Keen Smell

The frost mole has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.

Snow Burrower

The frost mole can burrow through nonmagical snow and ice in addition to sand, earth, and mud.

Snow Camouflage

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

Snow Pit

If the frost mole moves at least 20 feet straight toward a creature, it can dig a 5-foot-diameter, 20-foot-deep pit beneath the creature. If the target is Medium or smaller, it must succeed on a DC 13 Dexterity saving throw or fall into the pit and land prone, taking falling damage as normal. If the target is Large or larger, it must succeed on a DC 13 Dexterity saving throw or be restrained. If the target is prone or restrained, the mole can make one claw attack against it as a bonus action.

Actions

Claw

+5 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d4+3 slashing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 8 (2d4 + 3) slashing damage.

About Frost Mole

Frost Mole is a small beast with a Challenge Rating of 3. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 14 and possesses 71 hit points (derived from 11d6+33).

GM Tips: Using Frost Mole

1 tips available

When using Frost Mole in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Burrowing Tactics: This creature can burrow at 30 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 Frost Mole

1 strategies available

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

Burrowing Defense: This creature can burrow at 30 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 3.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 5 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 1,200 XP
Hard: 1,800 XP
Deadly: 2,400 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 Frost Mole?: Frost Mole has a Challenge Rating of 3, making it appropriate for parties of level 3.0.
What type of creature is Frost Mole?: Frost Mole is a Small Beast, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.