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Ice Bogie

Small · Fey · CR 1/8 · Chaotic Neutral

Source. Tome of Beasts 2

10 (3d6)

1/8

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

-2

DEX

CON

INT

-1

WIS

-2

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Small

Type Fey

Alignment Chaotic Neutral

XP 25

Initiative Bonus +2

Movement

Walk 25 ft (7.6 m)

Swim 12 ft (3.7 m)

Climb 12 ft (3.7 m)

Crawl 12 ft (3.7 m)

Senses

Darkvision 30 ft (9.1 m)

Passive Perception 8

Saving Throws

Dexterity +4

Skills

Stealth +4

Languages

Primordial

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

cold, poison

Damage Vulnerabilities

fire

Condition Immunities

charmed, petrified, poisoned, unconscious

Traits

Nimble Escape

The bogie can take the Disengage or Hide action as a bonus action on each of its turns.

Pack Tactics

The bogie has advantage on attack rolls against a creature if at least one of the bogie’s allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isn’t incapacitated.

Actions

Icicle Fist

+4 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m).

Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 1 bludgeoning damage plus 2 (1d4) cold damage.

Spiteful Hail

+4 to hit, range 30/120 ft (9.1/36.6 m). Hit: 1d4 cold damage.

Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range 30/120 ft., one target. Hit: 2 (1d4) cold damage, and the target's speed is reduced by 10 until the end of its next turn.

Reactions

Frosty Aid

1/day

Whenever an allied ice bogie within 30 feet is reduced to 0 hp, this ice bogie can choose to reduce its hp by 3 (1d6), and the ally regains hp equal to the amount of hp this ice bogie lost.

About Ice Bogie

Ice Bogie is a small fey with a Challenge Rating of 1/8. It has a chaotic neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 12 and possesses 10 hit points (derived from 3d6).

Ice Bogie has communication capabilities including Primordial. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Ice Bogie

2 tips available

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

Cold Damage Strategy: Cold-based attacks can slow or freeze. Prepare 'Heat Metal' or fire spells as countermeasures. Ice terrain can be used to create difficult terrain for melee characters.
Pack Tactics Advantage: This creature has advantage on attack rolls when an ally is within 5 feet! Separate it from its pack or use 'Fear' spells to scatter allies. Single-target encounters reduce its effectiveness.

Player Guide: Facing Ice Bogie

2 strategies available

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

Cold Damage Protection: This creature deals cold damage! Get cold resistance or use fire spells. Avoid water surfaces - they can freeze and create difficult terrain. 'Heat Metal' can counter cold.
Counter Pack Tactics: This creature has advantage when allies are nearby! Separate it from its pack. Use 'Fear' spells to scatter allies. Single-target encounters reduce its effectiveness.

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 Ice Bogie?: Ice Bogie has a Challenge Rating of 1/8, making it appropriate for parties of level 0.125.
What type of creature is Ice Bogie?: Ice Bogie is a Small Fey, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Ice Bogie speak?: Ice Bogie can communicate in Primordial.