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Splinter Matron

Medium · Fey · CR 7 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

16 (natural armor)

136 (16d8+64)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

WIS

-1

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Fey

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 2900

Initiative Bonus +4

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

Saving Throws

Constitution +7 Charisma +5

Skills

Perception -1

Languages

Elvish, Sylvan

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Resistances

nonmagic B/P/S attacks

Traits

Magic Resistance

Advantage: spell/magic effect saves.

Protective Frenzy

For 1 min after a splinter matron’s tree takes damage she has advantage on attack rolls vs. any creature that damaged her tree and when she hits such a creature with her Claw the Claw deals an extra 1d8 slashing.

About Splinter Matron

Splinter Matron is a medium fey with a Challenge Rating of 7. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 16 and possesses 136 hit points (derived from 16d8+64).

Splinter Matron has communication capabilities including Elvish, Sylvan. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Splinter Matron

2 tips available

When using Splinter Matron 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 Splinter Matron

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 7.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 10 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 5,600 XP
Hard: 8,400 XP
Deadly: 11,200 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 Splinter Matron?: Splinter Matron has a Challenge Rating of 7, making it appropriate for parties of level 7.0.
What type of creature is Splinter Matron?: Splinter Matron is a Medium Fey, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Splinter Matron speak?: Splinter Matron can communicate in Elvish, Sylvan.