Creature Reference Back to Creatures

Ember Glider

Medium · Monstrosity · CR 2 · Unaligned

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

15 (natural armor)

44 (8d8+8)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

-2

DEX

CON

INT

-4

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Monstrosity

Alignment Unaligned

XP 450

Initiative Bonus +3

Movement

Walk 40 ft (12.2 m)

Swim 20 ft (6.1 m)

Climb 30 ft (9.1 m)

Crawl 20 ft (6.1 m)

Senses

Passive Perception 12

Saving Throws

Dexterity +5 Charisma +2

Skills

Perception +0

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

fire

Damage Resistances

poison

Traits

Fiery Nature

Is infused with elemental power and it requires only half the amount of air food and drink that a typical Monstrosity of its size needs.

Glide

Has membranes between its fore and hind limbs that expand while falling to slow its rate of descent to 60' per round landing on its feet and taking no falling damage. It can move up to 5 ft. horizontally for every 1' it falls. Can’t gain height with its gliding membranes alone. If subject to a strong wind or lift of any kind can use updraft to glide farther.

Glow

Sheds dim light in a 10 ft. radius.

Heated Body

A creature that touches the ember glider or hits it with melee attack while within 5 ft. of it takes 4 (1d8) fire.

Keen Smell

Advantage: smell Wis (Percept) checks.

About Ember Glider

Ember Glider is a medium monstrosity with a Challenge Rating of 2. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 15 and possesses 44 hit points (derived from 8d8+8).

GM Tips: Using Ember Glider

1 tips available

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

Climbing Advantage: This creature can climb at 30 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 Ember Glider

1 strategies available

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

Climbing Defense: This creature can climb at 30 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 2.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 4 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 600 XP
Hard: 900 XP
Deadly: 1,200 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 Ember Glider?: Ember Glider has a Challenge Rating of 2, making it appropriate for parties of level 2.0.
What type of creature is Ember Glider?: Ember Glider is a Medium Monstrosity, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.