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Kaveph

Huge · Aberration · CR 6 · Neutral Evil

Source. Tome of Beasts 2

16 (natural armor)

136 (13d12+52)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-1

WIS

CHA

-2

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Huge

Type Aberration

Alignment Neutral Evil

XP 2300

Initiative Bonus +1

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 15 ft (4.6 m)

Climb 15 ft (4.6 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Blindsight 90 ft (27.4 m)

Passive Perception 10

Saving Throws

Dexterity +4 Constitution +7

Languages

Void Speech

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Resistances

cold

Damage Vulnerabilities

radiant

Traits

Rampage

When the kaveph reduces a creature to 0 hp with a melee attack on its turn, it can take a bonus action to move up to half its speed and make a smash attack.

Actions

Multiattack

The kaveph makes two smash attacks.

Rock

+8 to hit, range 30/120 ft (9.1/36.6 m). Hit: 3d10+5 bludgeoning damage.

Ranged Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, range 30/120 ft., one target. Hit: 21 (3d10 + 5) bludgeoning damage.

Smash

+8 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 2d8+5 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (2d8 + 5) bludgeoning damage. The target must succeed on a DC 15 Strength saving throw or be pushed up to 10 feet away from the kaveph.

Reactions

Revenge

When a kaveph is dealt 20 damage or more by a single attack and survives, it can make a smash attack against the attacker.

About Kaveph

Kaveph is a huge aberration with a Challenge Rating of 6. It has a neutral evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 16 and possesses 136 hit points (derived from 13d12+52).

Kaveph has communication capabilities including Void Speech. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Kaveph

2 tips available

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

Significant Threat: Challenging for parties of levels 5-10
Epic Potential: Consider legendary actions for memorable battles

Player Guide: Facing Kaveph

2 strategies available

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

Significant Threat: Prepare spells and resources
Team Coordination: Coordinate attacks and defenses

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 6.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 9 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 4,200 XP
Hard: 6,300 XP
Deadly: 8,400 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 Kaveph?: Kaveph has a Challenge Rating of 6, making it appropriate for parties of level 6.0.
What type of creature is Kaveph?: Kaveph is a Huge Aberration, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Kaveph speak?: Kaveph can communicate in Void Speech.