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Erina Tussler

Small · Humanoid · CR 3 · Neutral

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

14 (leather armor)

66 (12d6+24)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Small

Type Humanoid

Alignment Neutral

XP 700

Initiative Bonus +3

Movement

Walk 20 ft (6.1 m)

Swim 10 ft (3 m)

Climb 10 ft (3 m)

Burrow 20 ft (6.1 m)

Crawl 10 ft (3 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 13

Skills

Perception +1

Languages

Sylvan

Traits

Arm Spine Regrowth

The erina has twenty-four arm spines that it can use to make Throw Spine attacks. Used spines regrow when it finishes a long rest.

Expert Wrestler

The erina can grapple creatures two sizes larger than itself and can move at its full speed when dragging a creature it has grappled. If it grapples a Small or smaller creature target has disadvantage on its escape attempts. Erina has advantage on ability checks and saves made to escape a grapple or end restrained condition.

Hardy

The erina has advantage on saves vs. poison.

Keen Smell

Advantage: smell Wis (Percept) checks.

Spines

A creature that touches erina or hits it with melee attack while within 5 ft. of it takes 5 (2d4) piercing damage. A creature grappled by or grappling erina takes 5 (2d4) piercing damage at start of the erina’s turn.

About Erina Tussler

Erina Tussler is a small humanoid with a Challenge Rating of 3. It has a neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 14 and possesses 66 hit points (derived from 12d6+24).

Erina Tussler has communication capabilities including Sylvan. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Erina Tussler

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

Burrowing Tactics: This creature can burrow at 20 ft. It can ambush from underground or escape combat by digging. Use 'Earthbind' or create difficult terrain to limit burrowing. Consider fighting in areas without soft ground.

Player Guide: Facing Erina Tussler

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

Burrowing Defense: This creature can burrow at 20 ft! It can ambush from underground. Use 'Earthbind', create difficult terrain, or fight on hard surfaces. 'Stone Shape' can seal burrows.

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 Erina Tussler?: Erina Tussler has a Challenge Rating of 3, making it appropriate for parties of level 3.0.
What type of creature is Erina Tussler?: Erina Tussler is a Small Humanoid, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Erina Tussler speak?: Erina Tussler can communicate in Sylvan.