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Imperator, Penguin Swarm

Huge · Beast · CR 5 · Unaligned

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

13 (natural)

114 (12d12+36)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-3

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Huge

Type Beast

Alignment Unaligned

XP 1800

Initiative Bonus +0

Movement

Walk 20 ft (6.1 m)

Swim 40 ft (12.2 m)

Climb 10 ft (3 m)

Crawl 10 ft (3 m)

Senses

Passive Perception 12

Skills

Perception +2

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Resistances

bludgeoning, cold, piercing, slashing

Condition Immunities

charmed, frightened, grappled, paralyzed, petrified, prone, restrained, stunned

Traits

Swarm

The swarm can occupy another creature’s space and vice-versa and the swarm can move through any opening large enough for a Med penguin. The swarm can’t regain hp or gain temp hp.

Tobogganing Tide

The swarm can move at double its walking speed over ice and snow.

About Imperator, Penguin Swarm

Imperator, Penguin Swarm is a huge beast with a Challenge Rating of 5. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 13 and possesses 114 hit points (derived from 12d12+36).

GM Tips: Using Imperator, Penguin Swarm

1 tips available

When using Imperator, Penguin Swarm in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Aquatic Combat: This creature can swim at 40 ft. It has advantage in water environments. Consider fighting on land or using water-based spells against it.

Player Guide: Facing Imperator, Penguin Swarm

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

Aquatic Combat Defense: This creature can swim at 40 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 5.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 7 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 3,000 XP
Hard: 4,500 XP
Deadly: 6,000 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 Imperator, Penguin Swarm?: Imperator, Penguin Swarm has a Challenge Rating of 5, making it appropriate for parties of level 5.0.
What type of creature is Imperator, Penguin Swarm?: Imperator, Penguin Swarm is a Huge Beast, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.