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Old Salt

Medium · Undead · CR 5 · Neutral Evil

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

15 (natural armor)

117 (18d8+36)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Undead

Alignment Neutral Evil

XP 1800

Initiative Bonus +3

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 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 12

Saving Throws

Wisdom +3

Skills

Perception +2

Languages

the languages it knew in life

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

poison

Damage Resistances

necrotic

Condition Immunities

poisoned

Traits

Experienced Sailor

Advantage on Str (Athletics) checks made to climb while on a sailing ship and on Dex (Acrobatics) checks to maintain its footing while on a sailing ship.

Seaside Rejuvenation

If at least one of its accusers is still alive or if its name hasn’t been cleared destroyed old salt gains new body in 13 days regaining all hp and becoming active again. New body appears on beach or dock nearest one of its living accusers.

Undead Nature

Doesn't require air food drink or sleep.

Bonus Actions

Cunning Action

Take Dash Disengage or Hide.

About Old Salt

Old Salt is a medium undead with a Challenge Rating of 5. It has a neutral evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 15 and possesses 117 hit points (derived from 18d8+36).

Old Salt has communication capabilities including the languages it knew in life. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Old Salt

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When using Old Salt 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.

Player Guide: Facing Old Salt

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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.

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 Old Salt?: Old Salt has a Challenge Rating of 5, making it appropriate for parties of level 5.0.
What type of creature is Old Salt?: Old Salt is a Medium Undead, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Old Salt speak?: Old Salt can communicate in the languages it knew in life.