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Qumdaq

Small · Elemental · CR 1/4 · Neutral

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

13 (natural armor)

18 (4d6+4)

1/4

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

-1

DEX

CON

INT

-2

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Small

Type Elemental

Alignment Neutral

XP 50

Initiative Bonus +2

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 15 ft (4.6 m)

Climb 15 ft (4.6 m)

Burrow 30 ft (9.1 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Darkvision 30 ft (9.1 m)

Tremorsense 30 ft (9.1 m)

Passive Perception 12

Saving Throws

Wisdom +2

Skills

Perception +0

Languages

Terran

Resistances & Immunities

Condition Immunities

exhaustion, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned, unconscious

Traits

Earth Glide

Can burrow through nonmagical unworked earth/stone with o disturbing material it moves through.

Elemental Nature

Doesn’t require air food drink or sleep.

Final Gift

When it dies it bursts in a shower of sand. A qumdaq of dying qumdaq’s choice within 10 ft. of it regains 5 (2d4) hp or target gains 5 (2d4) temp hp if at its max.

Horde Tactics

Has advantage on attack rolls vs. a creature if 1+ qumdaq’s ally is within 5 ft. of creature and ally isn’t incapacitated. Also qumdaq’s weapon attacks deal extra 2 (1d4) bludgeoning damage on a hit if 3+ qumdaq’s allies are within 5 ft. of target and allies aren’t incapacitated.

Sense Magic

Senses magic within 60' of it at will. This otherwise works like detect magic but isn’t itself magical.

About Qumdaq

Qumdaq is a small elemental with a Challenge Rating of 1/4. It has a neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 13 and possesses 18 hit points (derived from 4d6+4).

Qumdaq has communication capabilities including Terran. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Qumdaq

1 tips available

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

Burrowing Tactics: This creature can burrow at 30 ft. It can ambush from underground or escape combat by digging. Use 'Earthbind' or create difficult terrain to limit burrowing. Consider fighting in areas without soft ground.

Player Guide: Facing Qumdaq

1 strategies available

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

Burrowing Defense: This creature can burrow at 30 ft! It can ambush from underground. Use 'Earthbind', create difficult terrain, or fight on hard surfaces. 'Stone Shape' can seal burrows.

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: 31 XP
Hard: 46 XP
Deadly: 62 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 Qumdaq?: Qumdaq has a Challenge Rating of 1/4, making it appropriate for parties of level 0.25.
What type of creature is Qumdaq?: Qumdaq is a Small Elemental, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Qumdaq speak?: Qumdaq can communicate in Terran.