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Corpselight Moth

Large · Beast · CR 5 · Unaligned

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

15 (natural armor)

136 (16d10+48)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-4

WIS

CHA

-1

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Beast

Alignment Unaligned

XP 1800

Initiative Bonus +4

Movement

Walk 15 ft (4.6 m)

Fly 60 ft (18.3 m)

Swim 7 ft (2.1 m)

Climb 15 ft (4.6 m)

Crawl 7 ft (2.1 m)

Senses

Tremorsense 30 ft (9.1 m)

Passive Perception 14

Skills

Perception +1

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

radiant

Damage Resistances

necrotic

Traits

Downdraft

While it is flying area within 10 ft. of it is difficult terrain.

Glow

The moth casts light from its abdomen shedding bright light in a 20' radius and dim light for an additional 20'.

Keen Smell

Advantage: smell Wis (Percept) checks.

Necrotic Dampening

Each friendly creature within 30' of the moth has resistance to necrotic.

Spider Climb

Difficult surfaces even ceilings no ability check.

About Corpselight Moth

Corpselight Moth is a large beast with a Challenge Rating of 5. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 15 and possesses 136 hit points (derived from 16d10+48).

GM Tips: Using Corpselight Moth

2 tips available

When using Corpselight Moth 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.
Climbing Advantage: This creature can climb at 15 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 Corpselight Moth

2 strategies available

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.
Climbing Defense: This creature can climb at 15 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 Corpselight Moth?: Corpselight Moth has a Challenge Rating of 5, making it appropriate for parties of level 5.0.
What type of creature is Corpselight Moth?: Corpselight Moth is a Large Beast, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.