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Shadow Boxer

Small · Fey · CR 3 · Chaotic Neutral

Source. Tome of Beasts 2

55 (10d6+20)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Small

Type Fey

Alignment Chaotic Neutral

XP 700

Initiative Bonus +3

Movement

Walk 40 ft (12.2 m)

Swim 20 ft (6.1 m)

Climb 30 ft (9.1 m)

Crawl 20 ft (6.1 m)

Senses

Passive Perception 15

Saving Throws

Dexterity +5

Skills

Perception +5 Stealth +5

Languages

Sylvan

Resistances & Immunities

Condition Immunities

charmed

Traits

Cat Telepathy

The shadow boxer can magically communicate with cats within 120 feet of it, using a limited telepathy.

Pounce

If the shadow boxer moves at least 20 feet straight toward a creature and then hits it with a claw attack on the same turn, that target must succeed on a DC 13 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone. If the target is prone, the shadow boxer can make one bite attack against it as a bonus action.

Project Silhouette

As a bonus action, the shadow boxer projects a shadow on a surface within 60 feet of it. The shadow boxer can shape it to resemble the shadow of any Medium or smaller beast, but the shadow can’t be larger than a 10-foot cube. Each creature that starts its turn within 60 feet of the shadow and that can see the shadow must succeed on a DC 13 Wisdom saving throw or be incapacitated until the end of its next turn and use its movement on its next turn to follow the shadow. As a bonus action, the shadow boxer can move the shadow up to 30 feet along a solid surface. The shadow moves in a natural manner for the type of creature it represents.

Actions

Bite

+5 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d4+3 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (2d4 + 3) piercing damage.

Claw

+5 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d6+3 slashing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) slashing damage.

Invisibility

The shadow boxer magically turns invisible until it attacks or until its concentration ends (as if concentrating on a spell). Any equipment the shadow boxer wears or carries is invisible with it.

Multiattack

The shadow boxer makes two claw attacks.

About Shadow Boxer

Shadow Boxer is a small fey with a Challenge Rating of 3. It has a chaotic neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 13 and possesses 55 hit points (derived from 10d6+20).

Shadow Boxer has communication capabilities including Sylvan. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Shadow Boxer

1 tips available

When using Shadow Boxer 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 Shadow Boxer

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 3.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 5 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 1,200 XP
Hard: 1,800 XP
Deadly: 2,400 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 Shadow Boxer?: Shadow Boxer has a Challenge Rating of 3, making it appropriate for parties of level 3.0.
What type of creature is Shadow Boxer?: Shadow Boxer is a Small Fey, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Shadow Boxer speak?: Shadow Boxer can communicate in Sylvan.