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Scarsupial

Small · Beast · CR 2 · Unaligned

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

13 (natural armor)

39 (6d6+18)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-4

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Small

Type Beast

Alignment Unaligned

XP 450

Initiative Bonus +1

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 15 ft (4.6 m)

Climb 30 ft (9.1 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Passive Perception 13

Skills

Perception +1

Traits

Perfect Landing

A scarsupial doesn’t take damage from falling and is never knocked prone from falling.

Vertical Pounce

If the scarsupial moves vertically such as by falling from a tree 10 ft. towards a creature and then hits with claw attack on the same turn the target must make DC 13 Str save or be knocked prone. If the target is knocked prone the scarsupial can make a bite attack as a bonus action.

Bonus Actions

Scrabble

Takes the Dash or Disengage action

About Scarsupial

Scarsupial is a small beast with a Challenge Rating of 2. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 13 and possesses 39 hit points (derived from 6d6+18).

GM Tips: Using Scarsupial

1 tips available

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

Climbing Advantage: This creature can climb at 30 ft. It can use walls and ceilings for tactical positioning. Consider using 'Spider Climb' negation or fighting in open areas without vertical surfaces.

Player Guide: Facing Scarsupial

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

Climbing Defense: This creature can climb at 30 ft! It can use walls and ceilings for surprise attacks. Fight in open areas without vertical surfaces. 'Spider Climb' negation spells can help.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 2.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 4 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 600 XP
Hard: 900 XP
Deadly: 1,200 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 Scarsupial?: Scarsupial has a Challenge Rating of 2, making it appropriate for parties of level 2.0.
What type of creature is Scarsupial?: Scarsupial is a Small Beast, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.