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Pelagic Blush Worm

Gargantuan · Monstrosity · CR 9 · Unaligned

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

17 (natural armor)

188 (13d20+42)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-5

WIS

CHA

-3

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Gargantuan

Type Monstrosity

Alignment Unaligned

XP 5000

Initiative Bonus +2

Movement

Swim 50 ft (15.2 m)

Senses

Blindsight 120 ft (36.6 m)

Passive Perception 15

Saving Throws

Dexterity +6 Constitution +8 Wisdom +5

Skills

Perception +1

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

acid, cold

Traits

Echolocation

Can’t use its blindsight while deafened.

Siege Monster

Double damage to objects/structures.

Water Breathing

Can breathe only underwater.

About Pelagic Blush Worm

Pelagic Blush Worm is a gargantuan monstrosity with a Challenge Rating of 9. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 17 and possesses 188 hit points (derived from 13d20+42).

GM Tips: Using Pelagic Blush Worm

1 tips available

When using Pelagic Blush Worm in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Aquatic Combat: This creature can swim at 50 ft. It has advantage in water environments. Consider fighting on land or using water-based spells against it.

Player Guide: Facing Pelagic Blush Worm

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

Aquatic Combat Defense: This creature can swim at 50 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 9.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 12 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 9,000 XP
Hard: 13,500 XP
Deadly: 18,000 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 Pelagic Blush Worm?: Pelagic Blush Worm has a Challenge Rating of 9, making it appropriate for parties of level 9.0.
What type of creature is Pelagic Blush Worm?: Pelagic Blush Worm is a Gargantuan Monstrosity, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.