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Porcellina

Tiny · Beast · CR 1/2 · Unaligned

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

28 (8d4+8)

1/2

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

-1

DEX

CON

INT

-4

WIS

CHA

-2

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Tiny

Type Beast

Alignment Unaligned

XP 100

Initiative Bonus +3

Movement

Walk 40 ft (12.2 m)

Swim 20 ft (6.1 m)

Climb 20 ft (6.1 m)

Crawl 20 ft (6.1 m)

Senses

Passive Perception 11

Saving Throws

Dexterity +5

Skills

Perception +0

Traits

Keen Hearing and Smell

The porcillina has advantage on Wis (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or smell.

Pack Tactics

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

Poisonous Flesh

A creature that touches the porcellina or consumes the meat of the porcellina must make DC 11 Con save or become poisoned for 1 hr.

Reactions

Squeal

When a porcellina is hit with an attack it can let out a blood-curdling scream. Each creature within 10 ft. of the porcellina must make DC 11 Wis save or become frightened until the end of its next turn.

About Porcellina

Porcellina is a tiny beast with a Challenge Rating of 1/2. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 13 and possesses 28 hit points (derived from 8d4+8).

GM Tips: Using Porcellina

1 tips available

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

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 Porcellina

1 strategies available

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

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 1.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 2 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 75 XP
Hard: 112 XP
Deadly: 150 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 Porcellina?: Porcellina has a Challenge Rating of 1/2, making it appropriate for parties of level 0.5.
What type of creature is Porcellina?: Porcellina is a Tiny Beast, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.