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Gremlin, Bilge Bosun

Small · Fey · CR 2 · Neutral Evil

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

15 (natural)

60 (11d6+22)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Small

Type Fey

Alignment Neutral Evil

XP 450

Initiative Bonus +4

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 30 ft (9.1 m)

Climb 20 ft (6.1 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Darkvision 120 ft (36.6 m)

Passive Perception 10

Skills

Perception +0

Languages

Aquan, Sylvan

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

poison

Condition Immunities

poisoned

Traits

Amphibious

Can breathe air and water.

Aura of Mechanical Mishap

The bilge gremlin’s presence interferes with nonmagical objects that have moving parts such as clocks crossbows or hinges within 20' of it. Such objects that aren’t being worn or carried malfunction while within the aura and if in the aura for more than 1 min they cease to function until repaired. If a creature in the aura uses a nonmagical object with moving parts roll a d6. On a 4 5 or 6 weapons such as crossbows or firearms misfire and jam and other objects cease to function. A creature can take its action to restore the malfunctioning object by succeeding on a DC 13 Int check.

Filth Dweller

The bilge gremlin is immune to disease.

About Gremlin, Bilge Bosun

Gremlin, Bilge Bosun is a small fey with a Challenge Rating of 2. It has a neutral evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 15 and possesses 60 hit points (derived from 11d6+22).

Gremlin, Bilge Bosun has communication capabilities including Aquan, Sylvan. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Gremlin, Bilge Bosun

2 tips available

When using Gremlin, Bilge Bosun in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Climbing Advantage: This creature can climb at 20 ft. It can use walls and ceilings for tactical positioning. Consider using 'Spider Climb' negation or fighting in open areas without vertical surfaces.
Aquatic Combat: This creature can swim at 30 ft. It has advantage in water environments. Consider fighting on land or using water-based spells against it.

Player Guide: Facing Gremlin, Bilge Bosun

2 strategies available

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

Climbing Defense: This creature can climb at 20 ft! It can use walls and ceilings for surprise attacks. Fight in open areas without vertical surfaces. 'Spider Climb' negation spells can help.
Aquatic Combat Defense: This creature can swim at 30 ft! It has advantage in water. Fight on land if possible. Use 'Control Water' or drain water sources to limit its mobility.

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 Gremlin, Bilge Bosun?: Gremlin, Bilge Bosun has a Challenge Rating of 2, making it appropriate for parties of level 2.0.
What type of creature is Gremlin, Bilge Bosun?: Gremlin, Bilge Bosun is a Small Fey, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Gremlin, Bilge Bosun speak?: Gremlin, Bilge Bosun can communicate in Aquan, Sylvan.