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Tigebra

Large · Monstrosity · CR 13 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

18 (natural armor)

190 (20d10+80)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-3

WIS

CHA

-3

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Monstrosity

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 10000

Initiative Bonus +1

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

Blindsight 10 ft (3 m)

Passive Perception 17

Saving Throws

Dexterity +6 Constitution +9 Wisdom +7

Skills

Perception +2

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

poison

Condition Immunities

charmed, frightened, paralyzed, poisoned

Traits

Final Fury

When reduced to 0 hp its head and neck separate from body. Snake-like remnant immediately attacks nearest creature moving up to its speed if necessary even if it has already taken its turn this round. This remnant has same stats as original tigebra except it is Medium has 30 hp and can make only one Bite on its turn. Head remains active for 1d4 rounds or until killed.

Keen Hearing and Smell

Has advantage on Wis (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or smell.

Magic Resistance

Advantage: spell/magic effect saves.

Potent Poison

A creature that normally has resistance to poison doesn’t have resistance to the tigebra’s poison. If a creature normally has immunity to poison it has resistance to the tigebra’s poison instead.

Bonus Actions

Hypnotic Gaze

Gazes on one creature it can see within 60' of it. If target can see it: paralyzed until end of its next turn (DC 17 Wis negates immune to tigebra's Hypnotic Gaze 24 hrs).

About Tigebra

Tigebra is a large monstrosity with a Challenge Rating of 13. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 18 and possesses 190 hit points (derived from 20d10+80).

GM Tips: Using Tigebra

2 tips available

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

Boss Encounter: Suitable for climactic moments
Multi-phase Battle: Plan dramatic tension with multiple phases

Player Guide: Facing Tigebra

2 strategies available

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

Major Threat: Prepare for epic battle
Resource Management: Conserve powerful abilities

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 13.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 17 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 18,200 XP
Hard: 27,300 XP
Deadly: 36,400 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 Tigebra?: Tigebra has a Challenge Rating of 13, making it appropriate for parties of level 13.0.
What type of creature is Tigebra?: Tigebra is a Large Monstrosity, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.