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Bannik

Medium · Fey · CR 2 · Neutral

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

13 (natural armor)

60 (11d8+11)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-1

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Fey

Alignment Neutral

XP 450

Initiative Bonus +2

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 30 ft (9.1 m)

Climb 15 ft (4.6 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 13

Saving Throws

Constitution +3 Charisma +2

Skills

Perception +3

Languages

Common, Elvish, Sylvan

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Resistances

fire; nonmagic B/P/S attacks

Damage Vulnerabilities

cold

Traits

Hazesight

Can see through areas obscured by fog smoke and steam with o penalty.

Hold Breath

Can hold its breath for 10 min.

About Bannik

Bannik is a medium fey with a Challenge Rating of 2. It has a neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 13 and possesses 60 hit points (derived from 11d8+11).

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

GM Tips: Using Bannik

1 tips available

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

Aquatic Combat: This creature can swim at 30 ft. It has advantage in water environments. Consider fighting on land or using water-based spells against it.

Player Guide: Facing Bannik

1 strategies available

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

Aquatic Combat Defense: This creature can swim at 30 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 2.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 4 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 600 XP
Hard: 900 XP
Deadly: 1,200 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 Bannik?: Bannik has a Challenge Rating of 2, making it appropriate for parties of level 2.0.
What type of creature is Bannik?: Bannik is a Medium Fey, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Bannik speak?: Bannik can communicate in Common, Elvish, Sylvan.