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Lesser Lunarchidna

Medium · Aberration · CR 2 · Neutral Evil

Source. Tome of Beasts 2

15 (natural armor)

39 (6d8+12)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-2

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Aberration

Alignment Neutral Evil

XP 450

Initiative Bonus +2

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 15 ft (4.6 m)

Climb 30 ft (9.1 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Blindsight 10 ft (3 m)

Passive Perception 13

Skills

Perception +3 Stealth +6

Languages

Deep Speech, Elvish

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

poison

Condition Immunities

poisoned, restrained

Traits

Light Sensitivity

While in bright light, the lunarchidna has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.

Shadow Stealth

While in dim light or darkness, the lunarchidna can take the Hide action as a bonus action.

Spider Climb

The lunarchidna can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check.

Actions

Bite

+4 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d6+2 necrotic damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) necrotic damage. The target must succeed on a DC 12 Constitution saving throw or its hp maximum is reduced by an amount equal to the damage taken. This reduction lasts until the target finishes a long rest. The target dies if this effect reduces its hp maximum to 0.

Claw

+4 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d4+2 slashing damage.

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

Multiattack

The lunarchidna makes one bite attack and two claw attacks.

About Lesser Lunarchidna

Lesser Lunarchidna is a medium aberration with a Challenge Rating of 2. It has a neutral evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 15 and possesses 39 hit points (derived from 6d8+12).

Lesser Lunarchidna has communication capabilities including Deep Speech, Elvish. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Lesser Lunarchidna

1 tips available

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

Climbing Advantage: This creature can climb at 30 ft. It can use walls and ceilings for tactical positioning. Consider using 'Spider Climb' negation or fighting in open areas without vertical surfaces.

Player Guide: Facing Lesser Lunarchidna

1 strategies available

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

Climbing Defense: This creature can climb at 30 ft! It can use walls and ceilings for surprise attacks. Fight in open areas without vertical surfaces. 'Spider Climb' negation spells can help.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 2.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 4 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 600 XP
Hard: 900 XP
Deadly: 1,200 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 Lesser Lunarchidna?: Lesser Lunarchidna has a Challenge Rating of 2, making it appropriate for parties of level 2.0.
What type of creature is Lesser Lunarchidna?: Lesser Lunarchidna is a Medium Aberration, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Lesser Lunarchidna speak?: Lesser Lunarchidna can communicate in Deep Speech, Elvish.