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Grivid

Large · Aberration · CR 11 · Neutral

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

17 (natural armor)

180 (19d10+76)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-4

WIS

CHA

-3

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Aberration

Alignment Neutral

XP 7200

Initiative Bonus +3

Movement

Walk 50 ft (15.2 m)

Swim 25 ft (7.6 m)

Climb 25 ft (7.6 m)

Crawl 25 ft (7.6 m)

Senses

Tremorsense 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 16

Saving Throws

Dexterity +7 Wisdom +6

Skills

Perception +2

Traits

Cheek Worm Regrowth

Has twenty worms stored in its cheeks. Used worms regrow when the grivid finishes a long rest.

Keen Sight

Advantage: sight Wis (Percept) checks.

Parasitic Cheek Worm

Produces parasitic worms in its cheeks and it expels these worms into other creatures when it attacks. Worm burrows into target's flesh and that creature is poisoned while infested with at least one worm. At start of each of infested creature’s turns it takes 5 (2d4) poison. Any creature can take an action to remove one worm with successful DC 12 Wis (Medicine) check. An effect that cures disease removes and kills one worm infesting the creature. When grivid dies all worms currently infesting creatures die ending infestation in all infested creatures.

Worm Regeneration

If it has at least 1 hp grivid regains 5 hp for each worm infesting another creature at start of its turn.

Bonus Actions

Consume Worms

Consumes up to 3 cheek worms regaining 5 (2d4) hp for each worm consumed.

About Grivid

Grivid is a large aberration with a Challenge Rating of 11. It has a neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 17 and possesses 180 hit points (derived from 19d10+76).

GM Tips: Using Grivid

1 tips available

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

Regeneration Counterplay: This creature regenerates HP each turn! Players must deal enough damage to overcome regeneration. Certain damage types (acid, fire) may suppress regeneration. Plan sustained damage output.

Player Guide: Facing Grivid

1 strategies available

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

Counter Regeneration: This creature regenerates HP each turn! Deal enough damage to overcome regeneration. Use acid or fire damage if it suppresses regeneration. Plan sustained damage output.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 11.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 15 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 13,200 XP
Hard: 19,800 XP
Deadly: 26,400 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 Grivid?: Grivid has a Challenge Rating of 11, making it appropriate for parties of level 11.0.
What type of creature is Grivid?: Grivid is a Large Aberration, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.