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Moonless Hunter

Medium · Fey · CR 4 · Neutral Evil

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

75 (10d8+30)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Fey

Alignment Neutral Evil

XP 1100

Initiative Bonus +4

Movement

Walk 40 ft (12.2 m)

Swim 20 ft (6.1 m)

Climb 30 ft (9.1 m)

Crawl 20 ft (6.1 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 14

Saving Throws

Dexterity +6 Constitution +5

Skills

Perception +2

Languages

Common, Sylvan, telepathy 30'

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Resistances

necrotic; bludgeoning, piercing or slashing from nonmagical attacks not made w/silvered weapons

Condition Immunities

charmed, poisoned

Traits

Deathly Origins

Can be turned and damaged by holy water as Undead.

Magic Resistance

Advantage: spell/magic effect saves.

Nightmare Leap

Once on its turn can use half its move to step magically into dreams of sleeping creature within 5 ft. of it. Emerges from dreams of another sleeper within 1 mile of 1st appearing in unoccupied space within 5 ft. of 2nd. Each sleeper suffers a level of exhaustion as nightmares prevent restful sleep (DC 14 Wis negates). Creature that fails save by 5+ also suffers long-term madness.

Spider Climb

Difficult surfaces even ceilings no ability check.

Sunlight Sensitivity

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

About Moonless Hunter

Moonless Hunter is a medium fey with a Challenge Rating of 4. It has a neutral evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 14 and possesses 75 hit points (derived from 10d8+30).

Moonless Hunter has communication capabilities including Common, Sylvan, telepathy 30'. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Moonless Hunter

2 tips available

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

Climbing Advantage: This creature can climb at 30 ft. It can use walls and ceilings for tactical positioning. Consider using 'Spider Climb' negation or fighting in open areas without vertical surfaces.
Telepathic Communication: This creature can communicate telepathically, making it excellent for coordination with allies. Silence spells won't stop its communication. Consider 'Mind Blank' or abilities that block telepathy.

Player Guide: Facing Moonless Hunter

2 strategies available

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

Climbing Defense: This creature can climb at 30 ft! It can use walls and ceilings for surprise attacks. Fight in open areas without vertical surfaces. 'Spider Climb' negation spells can help.
Telepathy Awareness: This creature communicates telepathically! It can coordinate with allies silently. Silence won't stop it. Use 'Mind Blank' or abilities that block telepathy. Be cautious of mental attacks.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

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

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 6 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 2,000 XP
Hard: 3,000 XP
Deadly: 4,000 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 Moonless Hunter?: Moonless Hunter has a Challenge Rating of 4, making it appropriate for parties of level 4.0.
What type of creature is Moonless Hunter?: Moonless Hunter is a Medium Fey, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Moonless Hunter speak?: Moonless Hunter can communicate in Common, Sylvan, telepathy 30'.