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Ikuchi

Gargantuan · Elemental · CR 8 · Chaotic Neutral

Source. Tome of Beasts 2

16 (natural armor)

116 (8d20+32)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-2

WIS

CHA

-1

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Gargantuan

Type Elemental

Alignment Chaotic Neutral

XP 3900

Initiative Bonus +1

Movement

Walk 20 ft (6.1 m)

Swim 50 ft (15.2 m)

Climb 10 ft (3 m)

Crawl 10 ft (3 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 14

Skills

Perception +4

Languages

Aquan

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

poison

Damage Resistances

bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks

Condition Immunities

poisoned

Traits

Ikuchi Oil

The ikuchi constantly emits a thick, nonflammable, yellowish oil. When the ikuchi is underwater, this oil makes the water within 30 feet of the ikuchi difficult terrain. Each time a creature moves more than 10 feet through this area it must succeed on a DC 15 Strength saving throw or be restrained by the thick oil until the end of its next turn. A creature under the effects of a freedom of movement spell or similar magic is immune to the effects of Ikuchi Oil.

Water Breathing

The ikuchi can breathe only underwater.

Actions

Bite

+8 to hit, reach 15 ft (4.6 m). Hit: 2d10+5 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 16 (2d10 + 5) piercing damage.

Constrict

+8 to hit, reach 20 ft (6.1 m). Hit: 2d8+5 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 20 ft., one Huge or smaller creature. Hit: 14 (2d8 + 5) bludgeoning damage. The target is grappled (escape DC 16) if the ikuchi isn't already constricting two other creatures. Until this grapple ends, the target is restrained.

Crush

Recharge 4–6

Each creature grappled by the ikuchi must make a DC 16 Strength saving throw, taking 23 (4d8 + 5) bludgeoning damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Multiattack

The ikuchi makes two attacks: one with its bite and one to constrict.

About Ikuchi

Ikuchi is a gargantuan elemental with a Challenge Rating of 8. It has a chaotic neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 16 and possesses 116 hit points (derived from 8d20+32).

Ikuchi has communication capabilities including Aquan. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Ikuchi

1 tips available

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

Aquatic Combat: This creature can swim at 50 ft. It has advantage in water environments. Consider fighting on land or using water-based spells against it.

Player Guide: Facing Ikuchi

1 strategies available

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

Aquatic Combat Defense: This creature can swim at 50 ft! It has advantage in water. Fight on land if possible. Use 'Control Water' or drain water sources to limit its mobility.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 8.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 11 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 7,200 XP
Hard: 10,800 XP
Deadly: 14,400 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 Ikuchi?: Ikuchi has a Challenge Rating of 8, making it appropriate for parties of level 8.0.
What type of creature is Ikuchi?: Ikuchi is a Gargantuan Elemental, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Ikuchi speak?: Ikuchi can communicate in Aquan.