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Yavalnoi

Large · Aberration · CR 6 · Chaotic Evil

Armor Class
16 (natural armor)
Hit Points and Hit Dice
126 (12d10+60)
Challenge Rating CR
6

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR
17
+3
DEX
14
+2
CON
20
+5
INT
12
+1
WIS
16
+3
CHA
18
+4

Overview

Category Monsters
Size Large
Type Aberration
Alignment Chaotic Evil
XP 2300
Initiative Bonus +2

Movement

Walk 10 ft (3 m)
Swim 40 ft (12.2 m)
Climb 5 ft (1.5 m)
Crawl 5 ft (1.5 m)

Senses

Darkvision 90 ft (27.4 m)
Passive Perception 16

Saving Throws

Constitution +8 Wisdom +6

Skills

Perception +6

Languages

Aquan, Primordial

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Resistances
cold

Traits

Innate Spellcasting

The yavalnoi’s innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 15). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components.
At will: ray of enfeeblement, silent image
3/day: control water, slow

Water Breathing

The yavalnoi can breathe only underwater.

Actions

Bite

+6 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d10+3 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (2d10 + 3) piercing damage.

Call of the Deep

1/day

The yavalnoi magically calls 2d4 giant crabs or 1 giant octopus. The called creatures arrive in 1d4 rounds, acting as allies of the yavalnoi and obeying its spoken commands. The beasts remain for 1 hour, until the yavalnoi dies, or until the yavalnoi dismisses them as a bonus action.

Claw

+6 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d8+3 slashing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) slashing damage.

Luminous Burst

Recharge 5–6

The anchor-shaped organ atop the yavalnoi's head emits a burst of blue light. Each hostile creature within 30 feet of the yavalnoi must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or be outlined in blue light for 1 minute. While outlined in blue light, a creature can't breathe underwater. This effect dispels spells such as water breathing and temporarily suppresses water breathing granted through magic items or a creature's natural physiology. In addition, the yavalnoi and creatures friendly to the yavalnoi have advantage on attack rolls against creatures outlined in blue light. A creature outlined in blue light can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.

Multiattack

The yavalnoi makes three attacks: one with its bite, one with its claw, and one with its tail.

Tail

+6 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 2d6+3 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) bludgeoning damage.

About Yavalnoi

Yavalnoi is a large aberration with a Challenge Rating of 6. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 16 and possesses 126 hit points (derived from 12d10+60).

Yavalnoi has communication capabilities including Aquan, Primordial. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Yavalnoi

1 tips available

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

  • Aquatic Combat: This creature can swim at 40 ft. It has advantage in water environments. Consider fighting on land or using water-based spells against it.

Player Guide: Facing Yavalnoi

1 strategies available

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

  • Aquatic Combat Defense: This creature can swim at 40 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 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 Yavalnoi?
Yavalnoi has a Challenge Rating of 6, making it appropriate for parties of level 6.0.
What type of creature is Yavalnoi?
Yavalnoi is a Large Aberration, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Yavalnoi speak?
Yavalnoi can communicate in Aquan, Primordial.

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