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Talus Flow

Large · Elemental · CR 3 · Neutral Evil

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

13 (natural armor)

102 (12d10+36)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-3

WIS

CHA

-3

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Elemental

Alignment Neutral Evil

XP 700

Initiative Bonus +0

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 15 ft (4.6 m)

Climb 10 ft (3 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Darkvision 30 ft (9.1 m)

Tremorsense 120 ft (36.6 m)

Passive Perception 13

Skills

Perception +1

Languages

Terran

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Vulnerabilities

thunder

Condition Immunities

exhaustion, grappled, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned, prone, restrained, unconscious

Traits

False Appearance

While motionless indistinguishable from normal pile of rocks pebbles and scree.

Landslide

If it moves at least 15 ft. before entering creature’s space creature: DC 13 Dex save or knocked prone. If target is prone talus flow can make one Slam vs. it as a bonus action.

Scree Form

Can enter a hostile creature’s space and stop there. Flow can move through a space as narrow as 3 inches wide with o squeezing. Flow’s space is difficult terrain. When a creature starts its turn in flow’s space it must make DC 13 Dex save or be knocked prone.

Stone Camouflage

Has advantage on Dex (Stealth) checks made to hide in rocky terrain.

About Talus Flow

Talus Flow is a large elemental with a Challenge Rating of 3. It has a neutral evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 13 and possesses 102 hit points (derived from 12d10+36).

Talus Flow has communication capabilities including Terran. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Talus Flow

1 tips available

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

Climbing Advantage: This creature can climb at 10 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 Talus Flow

1 strategies available

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

Climbing Defense: This creature can climb at 10 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 3.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 5 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 1,200 XP
Hard: 1,800 XP
Deadly: 2,400 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 Talus Flow?: Talus Flow has a Challenge Rating of 3, making it appropriate for parties of level 3.0.
What type of creature is Talus Flow?: Talus Flow is a Large Elemental, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Talus Flow speak?: Talus Flow can communicate in Terran.