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Shurale

Medium · Fey · CR 7 · Neutral Evil

Armor Class
14
Hit Points and Hit Dice
105 (14d8+42)
Challenge Rating CR
7

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR
18
+4
DEX
19
+4
CON
16
+3
INT
12
+1
WIS
15
+2
CHA
18
+4

Overview

Category Monsters
Size Medium
Type Fey
Alignment Neutral Evil
XP 2900
Initiative Bonus +4

Movement

Walk 40 ft (12.2 m)
Swim 20 ft (6.1 m)
Climb 20 ft (6.1 m)
Crawl 20 ft (6.1 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)
Passive Perception 15

Saving Throws

Dexterity +7 Wisdom +5 Charisma +7

Skills

Acrobatics +10 Deception +7 Perception +5 Persuasion +7

Languages

Common, Sylvan

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Resistances
bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks
Condition Immunities
charmed

Traits

Innate Spellcasting

The shurale’s spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 15). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components.
At will: dancing lights, invisibility (self only), minor illusion
3/day each: detect thoughts, major image, misty step
1/day: confusion

Magic Resistance

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

Magic Weapons

The shurale’s weapon attacks are magical.

Mirthful Regeneration

The shurale regains 5 hp at the start of its turn for each creature within 30 feet of it that is incapacitated with laughter from its Tickle action. If a creature dies while suffering from the laughter, the shurale gains 15 temporary hp.

Actions

Battleaxe

+7 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d8+4 slashing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4) slashing damage, or 9 (1d10 + 4) slashing damage if used with two hands.

Gore

+7 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d8+4 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4) piercing damage.

Multiattack

The shurale can use Tickle. It then makes three attacks: one with its gore and two with its battleaxe.

Tickle

The shurale touches a creature within 5 feet of it. The target must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving or begin to laugh uncontrollably for 1 minute. While laughing, the target falls prone, is incapacitated, and unable to move. The target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. If a creature's saving throw is successful or the effect ends for it, the creature is immune to the shurale's Tickle for the next 24 hours. If the target fails the saving throw three times, it must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or be reduced to 0 hp and begin dying. On a success, the laughter ends on the target, as normal.

About Shurale

Shurale is a medium fey with a Challenge Rating of 7. It has a neutral evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 14 and possesses 105 hit points (derived from 14d8+42).

Shurale has communication capabilities including Common, Sylvan. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Shurale

1 tips available

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

  • Regeneration Counterplay: This creature regenerates HP each turn! Players must deal enough damage to overcome regeneration. Certain damage types (acid, fire) may suppress regeneration. Plan sustained damage output.

Player Guide: Facing Shurale

1 strategies available

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

  • Counter Regeneration: This creature regenerates HP each turn! Deal enough damage to overcome regeneration. Use acid or fire damage if it suppresses regeneration. Plan sustained damage output.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 7.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 10 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

  • Medium: 5,600 XP
  • Hard: 8,400 XP
  • Deadly: 11,200 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 Shurale?
Shurale has a Challenge Rating of 7, making it appropriate for parties of level 7.0.
What type of creature is Shurale?
Shurale is a Medium Fey, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Shurale speak?
Shurale can communicate in Common, Sylvan.

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