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Ghillie Dubh

Medium · Celestial · CR 1 · Lawful Good

Source. Tome of Beasts 2

13 (natural armor)

52 (8d8+16)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Celestial

Alignment Lawful Good

XP 200

Initiative Bonus +1

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 20 ft (6.1 m)

Climb 20 ft (6.1 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Passive Perception 16

Saving Throws

Wisdom +6 Charisma +5

Skills

Nature +3 Perception +6 Stealth +3 Survival +8

Languages

Celestial, Common, Sylvan, telepathy 60.0 ft (18.3 m).

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

poison

Damage Resistances

cold, radiant

Condition Immunities

poisoned

Traits

Forest Camouflage

The ghillie dubh has advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to hide in forest terrain.

One with the Trees

If the ghillie dubh has spent at least 24 hours in a forest, it has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks while in that forest. In addition, it can spend 10 minutes focusing its attention on the forest and an invisible, sapling-shaped sensor anywhere in its forest within 1 mile of it. It can see and hear everything within 60 feet of this sensor, but it is deaf and blind with regard to its own senses while doing so. The sensor lasts for 1 minute or until the ghillie dubh dismisses it (no action required).

Speak with Beasts and Plants

The ghillie dubh can communicate with beasts and plants as if they shared a language.

Actions

Forest Knowledge

Recharge 6

The ghillie dubh can alter nearby creatures' knowledge of the forest, choosing one of the following. An effect lasts for 24 hours, until the creature leaves the ghillie dubh's forest, or until the ghillie dubh dismisses it as a bonus action.
* Remove Knowledge. Each creature within 30 feet of the ghillie dubh must succeed on a DC 13 Charisma saving throw or become hopelessly lost in the ghillie dubh's forest. The creature has disadvantage on Wisdom (Survival) checks and takes 50 percent more time on overland travel, even delaying clearheaded companions.
* Share Knowledge. Each creature within 30 feet of the ghillie dubh has advantage on Wisdom (Survival) checks. The creature can move at a fast pace through forest terrain, and difficult terrain composed of nonmagical plants doesn't cost it extra movement.

Slam

+4 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d6+2 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (2d6 + 2) bludgeoning damage.

About Ghillie Dubh

Ghillie Dubh is a medium celestial with a Challenge Rating of 1. It has a lawful good alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 13 and possesses 52 hit points (derived from 8d8+16).

Ghillie Dubh has communication capabilities including Celestial, Common, Sylvan, telepathy 60 ft.. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Ghillie Dubh

3 tips available

When using Ghillie Dubh in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Climbing Advantage: This creature can climb at 20 ft. It can use walls and ceilings for tactical positioning. Consider using 'Spider Climb' negation or fighting in open areas without vertical surfaces.
Aquatic Combat: This creature can swim at 20 ft. It has advantage in water environments. Consider fighting on land or using water-based spells against it.
Telepathic Communication: This creature can communicate telepathically, making it excellent for coordination with allies. Silence spells won't stop its communication. Consider 'Mind Blank' or abilities that block telepathy.

Player Guide: Facing Ghillie Dubh

3 strategies available

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

Climbing Defense: This creature can climb at 20 ft! It can use walls and ceilings for surprise attacks. Fight in open areas without vertical surfaces. 'Spider Climb' negation spells can help.
Aquatic Combat Defense: This creature can swim at 20 ft! It has advantage in water. Fight on land if possible. Use 'Control Water' or drain water sources to limit its mobility.
Telepathy Awareness: This creature communicates telepathically! It can coordinate with allies silently. Silence won't stop it. Use 'Mind Blank' or abilities that block telepathy. Be cautious of mental attacks.

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 3 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 200 XP
Hard: 300 XP
Deadly: 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 Ghillie Dubh?: Ghillie Dubh has a Challenge Rating of 1, making it appropriate for parties of level 1.0.
What type of creature is Ghillie Dubh?: Ghillie Dubh is a Medium Celestial, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Ghillie Dubh speak?: Ghillie Dubh can communicate in Celestial, Common, Sylvan, telepathy 60 ft..