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Kobold, Leviathan Hunter

Medium · Humanoid · CR 10 · Chaotic Neutral

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

17 (Hardy Defense)

190 (20d8+100)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Humanoid

Alignment Chaotic Neutral

XP 5900

Initiative Bonus +2

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 30 ft (9.1 m)

Climb 15 ft (4.6 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Darkvision 120 ft (36.6 m)

Passive Perception 16

Skills

Perception +2

Languages

Common, Draconic

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Resistances

bludgeoning, cold

Traits

Expert Wrestler

Can grapple creatures that are two sizes larger than itself and can move at its full speed when dragging a creature it has grappled. If hunter grapples a Med or smaller creature target has disadvantage on its escape attempts. Hunter has advantage on ability checks and saves made to escape a grapple or end the restrained condition.

Hardy Defense

While hunter is wearing no armor and wielding no shield its AC includes its Con modifier.

Hold Breath

Can hold its breath for 30 min.

Leviathan Hunter

Advantage on Wis (Perception) and Wis (Survival) checks to find and track Large or larger creatures with swimming speed.

Marine Weapons

Its weapon attacks are magical. When it hits with any weapon weapon deals an extra 2d8 cold or poison (included below) hunter’s choice.

Pack Tactics

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

Sunlight Sensitivity

In sunlight disadvantage on attacks and Wis (Perception) checks that use sight.

Bonus Actions

Recall Harpoon

Pulls on the cord connected to its harpoon returning harpoon to its empty hand. If harpoon is stuck in a creature that creature must make DC 17 Str save or be pulled up to 20' toward the hunter.

Reactions

Grappled Redirect

If it is target of an attack it can see while grappling a creature it can hold the grappled creature in the way and the grappled creature becomes attack's target instead.

About Kobold, Leviathan Hunter

Kobold, Leviathan Hunter is a medium humanoid with a Challenge Rating of 10. It has a chaotic neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 17 and possesses 190 hit points (derived from 20d8+100).

Kobold, Leviathan Hunter has communication capabilities including Common, Draconic. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Kobold, Leviathan Hunter

2 tips available

When using Kobold, Leviathan Hunter in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Aquatic Combat: This creature can swim at 30 ft. It has advantage in water environments. Consider fighting on land or using water-based spells against it.
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 Kobold, Leviathan Hunter

2 strategies available

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

Aquatic Combat Defense: This creature can swim at 30 ft! It has advantage in water. Fight on land if possible. Use 'Control Water' or drain water sources to limit its mobility.
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 10.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 13 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 11,000 XP
Hard: 16,500 XP
Deadly: 22,000 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 Kobold, Leviathan Hunter?: Kobold, Leviathan Hunter has a Challenge Rating of 10, making it appropriate for parties of level 10.0.
What type of creature is Kobold, Leviathan Hunter?: Kobold, Leviathan Hunter is a Medium Humanoid, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Kobold, Leviathan Hunter speak?: Kobold, Leviathan Hunter can communicate in Common, Draconic.