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Ophidiotaur

Large · Monstrosity · CR 5 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Tome of Beasts 2

16 (natural armor)

95 (10d10+40)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-1

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Monstrosity

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 1800

Initiative Bonus +1

Movement

Walk 50 ft (15.2 m)

Swim 30 ft (9.1 m)

Climb 25 ft (7.6 m)

Crawl 25 ft (7.6 m)

Senses

Darkvision 90 ft (27.4 m)

Passive Perception 16

Saving Throws

Wisdom +5

Skills

Athletics +7 Perception +6 Stealth +7

Languages

Common, Draconic, Void Speech

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

poison

Condition Immunities

poisoned

Traits

Charge

If the ophidiotaur moves at least 30 feet straight toward a target and then hits it with a poisoned glaive attack on the same turn, the target takes an extra 5 (1d10) slashing damage.

Magic Resistance

The ophidiotaur has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.

Actions

Bite

+7 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 1d6+4 plus 1d6 poison damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d6 + 4) piercing damage plus 3 (1d6) poison damage. The target must succeed on a DC 14 Constitution saving throw or be poisoned for 1 minute. The target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.

Call Serpents

1/day

The ophidiotaur magically calls 1d6 poisonous snakes or flying snakes (ophidiotaur's choice). The called creatures arrive in 1d4 rounds, acting as allies of the ophidiotaur and obeying its spoken commands. The snakes remain for 1 hour, until the ophidiotaur dies, or until the ophidiotaur dismisses them as a bonus action.

Multiattack

The ophidiotaur makes two attacks: one with its bite and one with its glaive.

Poisoned Glaive

+7 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 2d10+4 plus 1d6 poison damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 15 (2d10 + 4) slashing damage plus 3 (1d6) poison damage.

About Ophidiotaur

Ophidiotaur is a large monstrosity with a Challenge Rating of 5. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 16 and possesses 95 hit points (derived from 10d10+40).

Ophidiotaur has communication capabilities including Common, Draconic, Void Speech. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Ophidiotaur

2 tips available

When using Ophidiotaur 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.
Aquatic Combat: This creature can swim at 30 ft. It has advantage in water environments. Consider fighting on land or using water-based spells against it.

Player Guide: Facing Ophidiotaur

2 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.
Aquatic Combat Defense: This creature can swim at 30 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 5.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 7 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 3,000 XP
Hard: 4,500 XP
Deadly: 6,000 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 Ophidiotaur?: Ophidiotaur has a Challenge Rating of 5, making it appropriate for parties of level 5.0.
What type of creature is Ophidiotaur?: Ophidiotaur is a Large Monstrosity, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Ophidiotaur speak?: Ophidiotaur can communicate in Common, Draconic, Void Speech.