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Dwarf, Angler

Medium · Humanoid · CR 4 · Neutral Evil

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

15 (natural armor)

65 (10d8+20)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-1

WIS

CHA

-2

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Humanoid

Alignment Neutral Evil

XP 1100

Initiative Bonus +0

Movement

Walk 25 ft (7.6 m)

Swim 12 ft (3.7 m)

Climb 25 ft (7.6 m)

Crawl 12 ft (3.7 m)

Senses

Darkvision 120 ft (36.6 m)

Blindsight 10 ft (3 m)

Passive Perception 14

Skills

Perception +2

Languages

Dwarvish, Undercommon

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Resistances

poison

Traits

Underworld Camouflage

Advantage on Dex (Stealth) checks to hide in rocky underground terrain.

About Dwarf, Angler

Dwarf, Angler is a medium humanoid with a Challenge Rating of 4. It has a neutral evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 15 and possesses 65 hit points (derived from 10d8+20).

Dwarf, Angler has communication capabilities including Dwarvish, Undercommon. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Dwarf, Angler

1 tips available

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

Climbing Advantage: This creature can climb at 25 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 Dwarf, Angler

1 strategies available

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

Climbing Defense: This creature can climb at 25 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 4.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 6 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 2,000 XP
Hard: 3,000 XP
Deadly: 4,000 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 Dwarf, Angler?: Dwarf, Angler has a Challenge Rating of 4, making it appropriate for parties of level 4.0.
What type of creature is Dwarf, Angler?: Dwarf, Angler is a Medium Humanoid, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Dwarf, Angler speak?: Dwarf, Angler can communicate in Dwarvish, Undercommon.