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Daeodon

Large · Beast · CR 3 · Unaligned

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

13 (natural armor)

76 (9d10+27)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

-1

CON

INT

-4

WIS

CHA

-2

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Beast

Alignment Unaligned

XP 700

Initiative Bonus -1

Movement

Walk 40 ft (12.2 m)

Swim 20 ft (6.1 m)

Climb 20 ft (6.1 m)

Crawl 20 ft (6.1 m)

Senses

Passive Perception 11

Skills

Perception +1

Traits

Keen Smell

Advantage: smell Wis (Percept) checks.

Relentless (Recharge: Short/Long Rest)

If it takes 15 damage or less that would reduce it to 0 hp it is reduced to 1 hp instead.

Trampling Charge

If it moves 20'+ straight toward a creature and then hits it with Bite on the same turn that target must make DC 13 Str save or be knocked prone. If target is prone daeodon can make one Slam vs. it as a bonus action.

About Daeodon

Daeodon is a large beast with a Challenge Rating of 3. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 13 and possesses 76 hit points (derived from 9d10+27).

GM Tips: Using Daeodon

2 tips available

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

Mid-level Encounter: Ideal for parties levels 3-8 as solo or small groups
Terrain Advantage: Use terrain to offset moderate combat abilities

Player Guide: Facing Daeodon

2 strategies available

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

Moderate Threat: Prepare standard combat tactics
Tactical Advantage: Use terrain and positioning

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 3.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 5 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 1,200 XP
Hard: 1,800 XP
Deadly: 2,400 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 Daeodon?: Daeodon has a Challenge Rating of 3, making it appropriate for parties of level 3.0.
What type of creature is Daeodon?: Daeodon is a Large Beast, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.