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Necrotech Thunderer

Huge · Undead · CR 8 · Neutral Evil

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

14 (natural armor)

126 (11d12+55)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

-3

CON

INT

-3

WIS

CHA

-1

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Huge

Type Undead

Alignment Neutral Evil

XP 3900

Initiative Bonus -3

Movement

Walk 20 ft (6.1 m)

Swim 10 ft (3 m)

Climb 10 ft (3 m)

Crawl 10 ft (3 m)

Senses

Blindsight 120 ft (36.6 m)

Passive Perception 15

Saving Throws

Dexterity +0 Wisdom +5

Skills

Perception +2

Languages

understands Common and Darakhul but can't speak

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

necrotic, poison

Damage Resistances

nonmagic B/P/S attacks

Condition Immunities

blinded, poisoned

Traits

Siege Monster

Double damage to objects/structures.

Turn Resistance

Advantage: saves vs. turn undead effects.

Undead Nature

Doesn't require air food drink or sleep.

About Necrotech Thunderer

Necrotech Thunderer is a huge undead with a Challenge Rating of 8. It has a neutral evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 14 and possesses 126 hit points (derived from 11d12+55).

Necrotech Thunderer has communication capabilities including understands Common and Darakhul but can't speak. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Necrotech Thunderer

2 tips available

When using Necrotech Thunderer 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 Necrotech Thunderer

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 8.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 11 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 7,200 XP
Hard: 10,800 XP
Deadly: 14,400 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 Necrotech Thunderer?: Necrotech Thunderer has a Challenge Rating of 8, making it appropriate for parties of level 8.0.
What type of creature is Necrotech Thunderer?: Necrotech Thunderer is a Huge Undead, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Necrotech Thunderer speak?: Necrotech Thunderer can communicate in understands Common and Darakhul but can't speak.