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Bone Collector

Small · Undead · CR 1/2 · Neutral Evil

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

13 (natural armor)

21 (6d6)

1/2

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

-2

DEX

CON

INT

-2

WIS

CHA

-1

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Small

Type Undead

Alignment Neutral Evil

XP 100

Initiative Bonus +2

Movement

Walk 15 ft (4.6 m)

Fly 60 ft (18.3 m)

Swim 7 ft (2.1 m)

Climb 7 ft (2.1 m)

Crawl 7 ft (2.1 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 14

Skills

Perception +2

Languages

understands Common but can't speak

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

necrotic, poison

Condition Immunities

poisoned

Traits

Call of the Grave

Attacks made within 60' of the bone collector score a critical hit on a roll of 19 or 20.

Death Sense

Can pinpoint by scent location of Undead creatures and creatures that have been dead no longer than 1 week within 60' of it and can sense the general direction of such creatures within 1 mile of it.

Magic Resistance

Advantage: spell/magic effect saves.

Undead Nature

Doesn't require air food drink or sleep.

About Bone Collector

Bone Collector is a small undead with a Challenge Rating of 1/2. It has a neutral evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 13 and possesses 21 hit points (derived from 6d6).

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

GM Tips: Using Bone Collector

1 tips available

When using Bone Collector 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 Bone Collector

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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 2 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 75 XP
Hard: 112 XP
Deadly: 150 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 Bone Collector?: Bone Collector has a Challenge Rating of 1/2, making it appropriate for parties of level 0.5.
What type of creature is Bone Collector?: Bone Collector is a Small Undead, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Bone Collector speak?: Bone Collector can communicate in understands Common but can't speak.