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Moon Weaver

Small · Beast · CR 1/2 · Neutral

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

36 (8d6+8)

1/2

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Small

Type Beast

Alignment Neutral

XP 100

Initiative Bonus +3

Movement

Walk 20 ft (6.1 m)

Fly 40 ft (12.2 m)

Swim 10 ft (3 m)

Climb 20 ft (6.1 m)

Crawl 10 ft (3 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 13

Saving Throws

Dexterity +5 Wisdom +3

Skills

Perception +1

Languages

Moonsong

Traits

Lubricious Plumage

Its skin exudes an oil that permeates its plumage. The moon weaver can’t be restrained by magical or nonmagical webbing and it ignores all movement restrictions caused by webbing.

Bonus Actions

Emboldening Song

2/day

Delivers a burst of beautiful song that motivates and emboldens one friendly creature the moon weaver can see within 60' of it. If the target can hear the song it gains one Embolden die a d6. Once within the next 10 min the target can roll the die and add the number rolled to one ability check attack roll or save it makes.

About Moon Weaver

Moon Weaver is a small beast with a Challenge Rating of 1/2. It has a neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 13 and possesses 36 hit points (derived from 8d6+8).

Moon Weaver has communication capabilities including Moonsong. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Moon Weaver

2 tips available

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

Flight Control Strategy: Target flying creatures with spells like 'Hold Person', 'Web', or 'Grease' to ground them. Without flight restriction, they can escape melee range easily. Consider area denial spells below their flight altitude to force them into disadvantageous positions.
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 Moon Weaver

2 strategies available

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

Counter Flight Advantage: This creature can fly! Use ranged attacks, reach weapons, or spells like 'Thunderwave' to push it away. Consider 'Gust of Wind' or 'Earthbind' to ground it. Melee characters need fly speed or flight magic to engage.
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: 75 XP
Hard: 112 XP
Deadly: 150 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 Moon Weaver?: Moon Weaver has a Challenge Rating of 1/2, making it appropriate for parties of level 0.5.
What type of creature is Moon Weaver?: Moon Weaver is a Small Beast, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Moon Weaver speak?: Moon Weaver can communicate in Moonsong.