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Derro, Abysswalker

Small · Humanoid · CR 6 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

16 (breastplate)

112 (15d6+60)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

WIS

-2

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Small

Type Humanoid

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 2300

Initiative Bonus +4

Movement

Walk 25 ft (7.6 m)

Swim 12 ft (3.7 m)

Climb 12 ft (3.7 m)

Crawl 12 ft (3.7 m)

Senses

Darkvision 120 ft (36.6 m)

Passive Perception 11

Saving Throws

Strength +3 Wisdom +1 Charisma +6

Skills

Perception -2

Languages

Abyssal, Common, Dwarvish, Undercommon

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

poison

Damage Resistances

cold, fire, lightning

Condition Immunities

poisoned

Traits

Insanity

Advantage on saves vs. being charmed or frightened.

Poisonous Vapors

When a creature enters a space within 5 ft. of abysswalker or starts its turn there that creature: 13 (2d12) poison and is poisoned until the start of its next turn (DC 15 Con half damage and isn’t poisoned.)

Sunlight Sensitivity

In sunlight disadvantage on attacks and Wis (Perception) checks that use sight.

About Derro, Abysswalker

Derro, Abysswalker is a small humanoid with a Challenge Rating of 6. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 16 and possesses 112 hit points (derived from 15d6+60).

Derro, Abysswalker has communication capabilities including Abyssal, Common, Dwarvish, Undercommon. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Derro, Abysswalker

2 tips available

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

Significant Threat: Challenging for parties of levels 5-10
Epic Potential: Consider legendary actions for memorable battles

Player Guide: Facing Derro, Abysswalker

2 strategies available

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

Significant Threat: Prepare spells and resources
Team Coordination: Coordinate attacks and defenses

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 6.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 9 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 4,200 XP
Hard: 6,300 XP
Deadly: 8,400 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 Derro, Abysswalker?: Derro, Abysswalker has a Challenge Rating of 6, making it appropriate for parties of level 6.0.
What type of creature is Derro, Abysswalker?: Derro, Abysswalker is a Small Humanoid, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Derro, Abysswalker speak?: Derro, Abysswalker can communicate in Abyssal, Common, Dwarvish, Undercommon.