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Stained-Glass Moth

Small · Construct · CR 1 · Unaligned

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

45 (6d6+24)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-3

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Small

Type Construct

Alignment Unaligned

XP 200

Initiative Bonus +2

Movement

Walk 20 ft (6.1 m)

Fly 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 10 ft (3 m)

Climb 20 ft (6.1 m)

Crawl 10 ft (3 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 14

Skills

Perception +2

Languages

understands Common but can't speak

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

poison, psychic

Damage Vulnerabilities

bludgeoning, thunder

Condition Immunities

charmed, exhaustion, frightened, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned

Traits

Construct Nature

Doesn’t require air food drink or sleep.

False Appearance

While motionless indistinguishable from ordinary stained-glass window or artwork.

Flyby

Doesn’t provoke opportunity attacks when it flies out of an enemy’s reach.

Immutable Form

Immune: form-altering spells/effects.

Magic Resistance

Advantage: spell/magic effect saves.

About Stained-Glass Moth

Stained-Glass Moth is a small construct with a Challenge Rating of 1. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 12 and possesses 45 hit points (derived from 6d6+24).

Stained-Glass Moth has communication capabilities including understands Common but can't speak. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Stained-Glass Moth

2 tips available

When using Stained-Glass Moth in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Flight Control Strategy: Target flying creatures with spells like 'Hold Person', 'Web', or 'Grease' to ground them. Without flight restriction, they can escape melee range easily. Consider area denial spells below their flight altitude to force them into disadvantageous positions.
Climbing Advantage: This creature can climb at 20 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 Stained-Glass Moth

2 strategies available

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

Counter Flight Advantage: This creature can fly! Use ranged attacks, reach weapons, or spells like 'Thunderwave' to push it away. Consider 'Gust of Wind' or 'Earthbind' to ground it. Melee characters need fly speed or flight magic to engage.
Climbing Defense: This creature can climb at 20 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 1.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 3 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 200 XP
Hard: 300 XP
Deadly: 400 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 Stained-Glass Moth?: Stained-Glass Moth has a Challenge Rating of 1, making it appropriate for parties of level 1.0.
What type of creature is Stained-Glass Moth?: Stained-Glass Moth is a Small Construct, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Stained-Glass Moth speak?: Stained-Glass Moth can communicate in understands Common but can't speak.