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Shadow Lurker

Medium · Fey · CR 5 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

84 (13d8+26)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Fey

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 1800

Initiative Bonus +6

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

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 12

Skills

Perception +2

Languages

Common, Elvish

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

necrotic

Damage Resistances

cold

Traits

Creeping Mists

While not in sunlight shadowy mist surrounds it. Mist reduces bright light within 60' of the shadow lurker to dim light.

Shadow Sight

Has advantage on Wis (Perception) checks while in dim light or darkness.

Sunlight Sensitivity

In sunlight disadvantage on attacks and Wis (Perception) checks that use sight.

Bonus Actions

Shadow's Embrace

Dim light/darkness: Hide action.

About Shadow Lurker

Shadow Lurker is a medium fey with a Challenge Rating of 5. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 16 and possesses 84 hit points (derived from 13d8+26).

Shadow Lurker has communication capabilities including Common, Elvish. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Shadow Lurker

2 tips available

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

Significant Threat: Challenging for parties of levels 5-10
Epic Potential: Consider legendary actions for memorable battles

Player Guide: Facing Shadow Lurker

2 strategies available

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

Significant Threat: Prepare spells and resources
Team Coordination: Coordinate attacks and defenses

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 Shadow Lurker?: Shadow Lurker has a Challenge Rating of 5, making it appropriate for parties of level 5.0.
What type of creature is Shadow Lurker?: Shadow Lurker is a Medium Fey, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Shadow Lurker speak?: Shadow Lurker can communicate in Common, Elvish.