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Stargazer

Huge · Monstrosity · CR 9 · Unaligned

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

17 (natural armor)

168 (16d12+64)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-4

WIS

CHA

-3

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Huge

Type Monstrosity

Alignment Unaligned

XP 5000

Initiative Bonus +0

Movement

Walk 15 ft (4.6 m)

Swim 7 ft (2.1 m)

Climb 7 ft (2.1 m)

Burrow 20 ft (6.1 m)

Crawl 7 ft (2.1 m)

Senses

Tremorsense 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 16

Saving Throws

Strength +9

Skills

Perception +2

Languages

Common, Ignan

Resistances & Immunities

Condition Immunities

prone

Traits

Magic Resistance

Advantage: spell/magic effect saves.

Tendril Whip Regrowth

Has 12 tendrils. If all are destroyed can't use Tendril Whip. Destroyed tendrils regrow when it finishes long rest.

Bonus Actions

Reel

Pulls up to 2 creatures grappled by it up to 15 ft. straight to it.

Reactions

Wing Trap Snap

When 1+ creatures step onto a space on ground within 10 ft. directly above a hidden stargazer stargazer can burrow up to 10 ft. and snap its wing-like appendages shut emerging on the ground in space directly above where it was buried and that contains one or more other creatures. Each creature must make DC 16 Dex save or be trapped as if it failed save vs. Wing Trap.

About Stargazer

Stargazer is a huge monstrosity with a Challenge Rating of 9. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 17 and possesses 168 hit points (derived from 16d12+64).

Stargazer has communication capabilities including Common, Ignan. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Stargazer

1 tips available

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

Burrowing Tactics: This creature can burrow at 20 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 Stargazer

1 strategies available

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

Burrowing Defense: This creature can burrow at 20 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 9.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 12 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 9,000 XP
Hard: 13,500 XP
Deadly: 18,000 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 Stargazer?: Stargazer has a Challenge Rating of 9, making it appropriate for parties of level 9.0.
What type of creature is Stargazer?: Stargazer is a Huge Monstrosity, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Stargazer speak?: Stargazer can communicate in Common, Ignan.