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Hinderling

Small · Fey · CR 1/4 · Chaotic Neutral

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

13 (3d6+3)

1/4

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-1

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Small

Type Fey

Alignment Chaotic Neutral

XP 50

Initiative Bonus +3

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 15 ft (4.6 m)

Climb 20 ft (6.1 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 14

Saving Throws

Wisdom +4 Charisma +3

Skills

Perception +2

Languages

Common, Sylvan

Traits

Aura of Misfortune

Creatures within 15 ft. of it treat attack rolls of 20 as 19 and can’t gain advantage on ability checks attacks and saves.

Rejuvenation

While hinderling curse remains on a victim a slain hinderling returns to life in 1 day regaining all its hp and becoming active again. Hinderling appears within 100' of victim.

Bonus Actions

Nimble Escape

Takes the Disengage or Hide action.

Reactions

Run and Hide

When a creature hinderling can see targets it with weapon hinderling chooses another creature within 5 ft. as attack's target then moves up to half its speed with o provoking opportunity attacks.

About Hinderling

Hinderling is a small fey with a Challenge Rating of 1/4. It has a chaotic neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 13 and possesses 13 hit points (derived from 3d6+3).

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

GM Tips: Using Hinderling

1 tips available

When using Hinderling 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.

Player Guide: Facing Hinderling

1 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.

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: 31 XP
Hard: 46 XP
Deadly: 62 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 Hinderling?: Hinderling has a Challenge Rating of 1/4, making it appropriate for parties of level 0.25.
What type of creature is Hinderling?: Hinderling is a Small Fey, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Hinderling speak?: Hinderling can communicate in Common, Sylvan.