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Karkadann

Huge · Monstrosity · CR 7 · Neutral

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

15 (natural armor)

157 (15d12+60)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-2

WIS

CHA

-1

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Huge

Type Monstrosity

Alignment Neutral

XP 2900

Initiative Bonus +0

Movement

Walk 50 ft (15.2 m)

Swim 25 ft (7.6 m)

Climb 25 ft (7.6 m)

Crawl 25 ft (7.6 m)

Senses

Passive Perception 14

Saving Throws

Constitution +7 Wisdom +4

Skills

Perception +1

Languages

Common

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

poison

Condition Immunities

poisoned

Traits

Impaling Charge

If it moves 20+' straight toward a target and then hits it with Horn attack on same turn karkadann impales target on its horn grappling the target if it is a Large or smaller creature (escape DC 15). Until the grapple ends the target is restrained takes 18 (4d8) piercing damage at start of each of its turns and karkadann can’t make horn attacks vs. other targets.

Magic Resistance

Advantage: spell/magic effect saves.

About Karkadann

Karkadann is a huge monstrosity with a Challenge Rating of 7. It has a neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 15 and possesses 157 hit points (derived from 15d12+60).

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

GM Tips: Using Karkadann

2 tips available

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

Significant Threat: Challenging for parties of levels 5-10
Epic Potential: Consider legendary actions for memorable battles

Player Guide: Facing Karkadann

2 strategies available

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

Significant Threat: Prepare spells and resources
Team Coordination: Coordinate attacks and defenses

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 7.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 10 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 5,600 XP
Hard: 8,400 XP
Deadly: 11,200 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 Karkadann?: Karkadann has a Challenge Rating of 7, making it appropriate for parties of level 7.0.
What type of creature is Karkadann?: Karkadann is a Huge Monstrosity, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Karkadann speak?: Karkadann can communicate in Common.