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Mudmutt

Large · Monstrosity · CR 5 · Unaligned

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

105 (14d10+28)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-4

WIS

CHA

-4

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Monstrosity

Alignment Unaligned

XP 1800

Initiative Bonus +5

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 20 ft (6.1 m)

Climb 15 ft (4.6 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 14

Saving Throws

Strength +7

Skills

Perception +1

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Resistances

thunder

Traits

Amphibious

Can breathe air and water.

Hop By

Doesn't provoke opportunity attacks when it jumps out of an enemy’s reach.

Pack Tactics

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

Standing Leap

Its long jump is up to 20' and its high jump is up to 10 ft. with or with o a running start.

Swamp Camouflage

Has advantage on Dex (Stealth) checks made to hide in swampy terrain.

About Mudmutt

Mudmutt is a large monstrosity with a Challenge Rating of 5. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 15 and possesses 105 hit points (derived from 14d10+28).

GM Tips: Using Mudmutt

2 tips available

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

Aquatic Combat: This creature can swim at 20 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 Mudmutt

2 strategies available

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

Aquatic Combat Defense: This creature can swim at 20 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 5.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 7 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 3,000 XP
Hard: 4,500 XP
Deadly: 6,000 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 Mudmutt?: Mudmutt has a Challenge Rating of 5, making it appropriate for parties of level 5.0.
What type of creature is Mudmutt?: Mudmutt is a Large Monstrosity, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.