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Grimmlet

Tiny · Monstrosity · CR 1 · Unaligned

Source. Tome of Beasts 2

28 (8d4+8)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

-1

DEX

CON

INT

-4

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Tiny

Type Monstrosity

Alignment Unaligned

XP 200

Initiative Bonus +1

Movement

Fly 30 ft (9.1 m)

Hover Yes

Senses

Blindsight 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 10

Languages

understands Void Speech but can't speak

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

psychic

Damage Resistances

bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks

Condition Immunities

blinded, charmed, deafened, petrified, poisoned, prone, stunned

Traits

Innate Spellcasting (Psionics)

The grimmlet’s innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 12, +4 to hit with spell attacks). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no components:
At will: crushing curse, minor illusion
3/day each: maddening whispers

Reproduce

When a grimmlet takes damage from a spell and isn’t reduced to 0 hp, a number of new grimmlets equal to the spell’s level appear in unoccupied spaces within 10 feet of the grimmlet. If the spell is a cantrip, only one grimmlet is created. Sixteen or more grimmlets within 30 feet of each other can use their reactions to come together and form a grimmlet swarm in a space within 5 feet of one grimmlet.

Self-destruct

When the grimmlet dies, it explodes in a spray of Void-infused crystal shards. Each creature within 5 feet of the grimmlet must succeed on a DC 12 Dexterity saving throw or take 3 (1d6) slashing damage and 3 (1d6) psychic damage. Grimmlets damaged by this trait don’t Reproduce.

Actions

Crystal Edge

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

Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 3 (1d4 + 1) slashing damage plus 2 (1d4) psychic damage.

About Grimmlet

Grimmlet is a tiny monstrosity with a Challenge Rating of 1. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 11 and possesses 28 hit points (derived from 8d4+8).

Grimmlet has communication capabilities including understands Void Speech but can't speak. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Grimmlet

1 tips available

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

Flight Control Strategy: Target flying creatures with spells like 'Hold Person', 'Web', or 'Grease' to ground them. Without flight restriction, they can escape melee range easily. Consider area denial spells below their flight altitude to force them into disadvantageous positions.

Player Guide: Facing Grimmlet

1 strategies available

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

Counter Flight Advantage: This creature can fly! Use ranged attacks, reach weapons, or spells like 'Thunderwave' to push it away. Consider 'Gust of Wind' or 'Earthbind' to ground it. Melee characters need fly speed or flight magic to engage.

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 Grimmlet?: Grimmlet has a Challenge Rating of 1, making it appropriate for parties of level 1.0.
What type of creature is Grimmlet?: Grimmlet is a Tiny Monstrosity, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Grimmlet speak?: Grimmlet can communicate in understands Void Speech but can't speak.