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Haakjir

Medium · Monstrosity · CR 3 · Neutral

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

15 (natural armor)

52 (8d8+16)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-3

WIS

CHA

-1

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Monstrosity

Alignment Neutral

XP 700

Initiative Bonus +3

Movement

Walk 40 ft (12.2 m)

Swim 20 ft (6.1 m)

Climb 30 ft (9.1 m)

Burrow 15 ft (4.6 m)

Crawl 20 ft (6.1 m)

Senses

Darkvision 120 ft (36.6 m)

Tremorsense 30 ft (9.1 m)

Passive Perception 14

Skills

Perception +0

Languages

understands Undercommon but can't speak

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Resistances

acid, piercing, slashing

Traits

Earth Climb

Can climb difficult earth or stone surfaces including upside down on ceilings with o an ability check.

Earth Glide

Can burrow through nonmagical unworked earth/stone with o disturbing material it moves through.

Earthen Claws

Its claws easily meld through stone and metal. When it makes a Claw attack vs. creature wearing nonmagical metal armor or wielding a nonmagical metal shield attack ignores AC bonus of armor or shield. If target is a construct made of stone or metal attack ignores AC bonus provided by natural armor if any.

Pack Tactics

Advantage on attacks vs. creature if 1+ unincapacitated attacker ally is within 5 ft. of target.

Stone Camouflage

Advantage: Dex (Stealth) to hide in rocky terrain.

About Haakjir

Haakjir is a medium monstrosity with a Challenge Rating of 3. It has a neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 15 and possesses 52 hit points (derived from 8d8+16).

Haakjir has communication capabilities including understands Undercommon but can't speak. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Haakjir

3 tips available

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

Burrowing Tactics: This creature can burrow at 15 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.
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.
Pack Tactics Advantage: This creature has advantage on attack rolls when an ally is within 5 feet! Separate it from its pack or use 'Fear' spells to scatter allies. Single-target encounters reduce its effectiveness.

Player Guide: Facing Haakjir

3 strategies available

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

Burrowing Defense: This creature can burrow at 15 ft! It can ambush from underground. Use 'Earthbind', create difficult terrain, or fight on hard surfaces. 'Stone Shape' can seal burrows.
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.
Counter Pack Tactics: This creature has advantage when allies are nearby! Separate it from its pack. Use 'Fear' spells to scatter allies. Single-target encounters reduce its effectiveness.

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 Haakjir?: Haakjir has a Challenge Rating of 3, making it appropriate for parties of level 3.0.
What type of creature is Haakjir?: Haakjir is a Medium Monstrosity, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Haakjir speak?: Haakjir can communicate in understands Undercommon but can't speak.