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Alabroza

Small · Monstrosity · CR 1 · Unaligned

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

45 (10d6+10)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-3

WIS

CHA

-2

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Small

Type Monstrosity

Alignment Unaligned

XP 200

Initiative Bonus +2

Movement

Walk 10 ft (3 m)

Fly 50 ft (15.2 m)

Swim 5 ft (1.5 m)

Climb 5 ft (1.5 m)

Crawl 5 ft (1.5 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 12

Skills

Perception +2

Languages

understands Abyssal but can't speak

Traits

Bloodthirsty

An alabroza must drink at least 1 pint of fresh blood or milk every 24 hrs or it suffers one level of exhaustion. Each pint of blood or milk the alabroza drinks removes one level of exhaustion.

About Alabroza

Alabroza is a small monstrosity with a Challenge Rating of 1. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 12 and possesses 45 hit points (derived from 10d6+10).

Alabroza has communication capabilities including understands Abyssal but can't speak. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Alabroza

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When using Alabroza 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.

Player Guide: Facing Alabroza

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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.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 1.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 3 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 200 XP
Hard: 300 XP
Deadly: 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 Alabroza?: Alabroza has a Challenge Rating of 1, making it appropriate for parties of level 1.0.
What type of creature is Alabroza?: Alabroza is a Small Monstrosity, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Alabroza speak?: Alabroza can communicate in understands Abyssal but can't speak.