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Gullkin

Medium · Humanoid · CR 1/2 · Any Alignment

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

14 (natural armor)

27 (5d8+5)

1/2

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

WIS

CHA

-1

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Humanoid

Alignment Any Alignment

XP 100

Initiative Bonus +3

Movement

Walk 20 ft (6.1 m)

Fly 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 30 ft (9.1 m)

Climb 10 ft (3 m)

Crawl 10 ft (3 m)

Senses

Passive Perception 11

Skills

Perception +1

Languages

Aquan, Common

Traits

Hold Breath

Can hold its breath for 15 min.

About Gullkin

Gullkin is a medium humanoid with a Challenge Rating of 1/2. It has a any alignment alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 14 and possesses 27 hit points (derived from 5d8+5).

Gullkin has communication capabilities including Aquan, Common. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Gullkin

2 tips available

When using Gullkin 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.
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 Gullkin

2 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.
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 1.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 2 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 75 XP
Hard: 112 XP
Deadly: 150 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 Gullkin?: Gullkin has a Challenge Rating of 1/2, making it appropriate for parties of level 0.5.
What type of creature is Gullkin?: Gullkin is a Medium Humanoid, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Gullkin speak?: Gullkin can communicate in Aquan, Common.