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Slithy Tove

Small · Monstrosity · CR 4 · Unaligned

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

15 (natural armor)

91 (14d6+42)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-3

WIS

CHA

-1

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Small

Type Monstrosity

Alignment Unaligned

XP 1100

Initiative Bonus +5

Movement

Walk 40 ft (12.2 m)

Swim 20 ft (6.1 m)

Climb 20 ft (6.1 m)

Burrow 10 ft (3 m)

Crawl 20 ft (6.1 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 14

Skills

Perception +2

Languages

understands Common but can't speak

Resistances & Immunities

Condition Immunities

paralyzed, poisoned, restrained

Traits

Distraction

Each creature with Int 5+ that starts its turn within 5 ft. of the slithy tove must make DC 13 Wis save or be incapacitated until start of its next turn as it hears imaginary murmurings and sees movement in its peripheral vision. On success creature has advantage on saves vs. the Distraction of all slighty toves for the next 24 hrs.

Bonus Actions

Hidden Step

Magically teleports along with any equipment it is wearing or carrying up to 30' to an unoccupied space it can see and takes the Hide action.

About Slithy Tove

Slithy Tove is a small monstrosity with a Challenge Rating of 4. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 15 and possesses 91 hit points (derived from 14d6+42).

Slithy Tove has communication capabilities including understands Common but can't speak. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Slithy Tove

1 tips available

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

Burrowing Tactics: This creature can burrow at 10 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 Slithy Tove

1 strategies available

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

Burrowing Defense: This creature can burrow at 10 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 4.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 6 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 2,000 XP
Hard: 3,000 XP
Deadly: 4,000 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 Slithy Tove?: Slithy Tove has a Challenge Rating of 4, making it appropriate for parties of level 4.0.
What type of creature is Slithy Tove?: Slithy Tove is a Small Monstrosity, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Slithy Tove speak?: Slithy Tove can communicate in understands Common but can't speak.