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Aural Hunter

Large · Aberration · CR 5 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

15 (natural armor)

127 (15d10+45)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-2

WIS

CHA

-2

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Aberration

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 1800

Initiative Bonus +2

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

Blindsight 6020 ft (1834.9 m)

Passive Perception 17

Skills

Perception +4

Resistances & Immunities

Condition Immunities

blinded

Traits

Blind Senses

Can’t use its blindsight while deafened and unable to smell.

Keen Hearing

Has advantage on Wis (Perception) checks that rely on hearing.

Sonic Sensitivity

When it takes thunder damage it becomes deafened until the end of its next turn.

About Aural Hunter

Aural Hunter is a large aberration with a Challenge Rating of 5. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 15 and possesses 127 hit points (derived from 15d10+45).

GM Tips: Using Aural Hunter

1 tips available

When using Aural Hunter 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 Aural Hunter

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 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 Aural Hunter?: Aural Hunter has a Challenge Rating of 5, making it appropriate for parties of level 5.0.
What type of creature is Aural Hunter?: Aural Hunter is a Large Aberration, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.