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Elemental, Rockslide

Large · Elemental · CR 8 · Neutral

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

14 (natural armor)

147 (14d10+70)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

-1

CON

INT

-3

WIS

CHA

-3

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Elemental

Alignment Neutral

XP 3900

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

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Tremorsense 30 ft (9.1 m)

Passive Perception 10

Skills

Perception +0

Languages

Terran

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Resistances

nonmagic B/P/S attacks

Condition Immunities

exhaustion, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned, unconscious

Traits

Charge

If it moves 20'+ straight to foe and hits with Slam attack on same turn target takes an extra 9 (2d8) bludgeoning damage. If the target is a creature it must make DC 16 Str save or be knocked prone. If the elemental used Nimble Separation before making this Slam attack the target has disadvantage on the save.

Elemental Nature

Doesn’t require air food drink or sleep.

Stone Camouflage

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

Bonus Actions

Nimble Separation

Can briefly separate its components parts and take the Dash action. Opportunity attacks vs. it have disadvantage until start of its next turn.

About Elemental, Rockslide

Elemental, Rockslide is a large elemental with a Challenge Rating of 8. It has a neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 14 and possesses 147 hit points (derived from 14d10+70).

Elemental, Rockslide has communication capabilities including Terran. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Elemental, Rockslide

1 tips available

When using Elemental, Rockslide 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 Elemental, Rockslide

1 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.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 8.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 11 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 7,200 XP
Hard: 10,800 XP
Deadly: 14,400 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 Elemental, Rockslide?: Elemental, Rockslide has a Challenge Rating of 8, making it appropriate for parties of level 8.0.
What type of creature is Elemental, Rockslide?: Elemental, Rockslide is a Large Elemental, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Elemental, Rockslide speak?: Elemental, Rockslide can communicate in Terran.