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Imperator

Huge · Monstrosity · CR 11 · Neutral

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

16 (natural armor)

216 (16d12+112)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-2

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Huge

Type Monstrosity

Alignment Neutral

XP 7200

Initiative Bonus +0

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 90 ft (27.4 m)

Climb 15 ft (4.6 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Passive Perception 15

Saving Throws

Dexterity +4 Intelligence +2 Charisma +6

Skills

Perception +1

Languages

understands Common but can't speak

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

cold

Traits

Essential Oiliness

Has advantage on saves and ability checks made to escape a grapple or end restrained condition.

Hold Breath

Can hold its breath for 1 hr.

Pelagic Bile (Recharge 6)

The imperator regurgitates its stomach contents in a 60' cone. All in area make a DC 17 Dex save. On a failure a creature takes 17 (5d6) acid and 17 (5d6) poison and is poisoned for 1 min. On a success a creature takes half the damage and isn’t poisoned. A poisoned creature can re-save at end of each of its turns success ends effect on itself. Swallowed creatures are then regurgitated falling prone in a space within 10 ft. of the imperator.

Penguin Telepathy

Can magically command any penguin within 120' of it using a limited telepathy.

Siege Monster

Double damage to objects/structures.

Toboggan Charge (Recharge 5–6)

The imperator moves up to 30' in a straight line over ice or snow and can move through the space of any Large or smaller creature. The first time it enters a creature’s space during this move that creature must make a DC 17 Str save. On a failure a creature takes 36 (8d8) bludgeoning damage and is knocked prone. On a success a creature takes half the damage and isn’t knocked prone.

Wing Slap

Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, 10 ft., one target, 16 (2d10+5) bludgeoning damage.

Reactions

Muster the Legions

1/day

When the imperator is reduced to half its hp or lower it magically calls 1d4 swarms of penguins. The penguins arrive on initiative count 20 of the next round acting as allies of the imperator and obeying its telepathic commands. The penguins remain for 1 hr until the imperator dies or until the imperator dismisses them as a bonus action.

About Imperator

Imperator is a huge monstrosity with a Challenge Rating of 11. It has a neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 16 and possesses 216 hit points (derived from 16d12+112).

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

GM Tips: Using Imperator

1 tips available

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

Aquatic Combat: This creature can swim at 90 ft. It has advantage in water environments. Consider fighting on land or using water-based spells against it.

Player Guide: Facing Imperator

1 strategies available

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

Aquatic Combat Defense: This creature can swim at 90 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 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 Imperator?: Imperator has a Challenge Rating of 11, making it appropriate for parties of level 11.0.
What type of creature is Imperator?: Imperator is a Huge Monstrosity, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Imperator speak?: Imperator can communicate in understands Common but can't speak.