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Urushi Constrictor

Large · Monstrosity · CR 6 · Unaligned

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

14 (natural)

133 (14d10+56)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-4

WIS

CHA

-4

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Monstrosity

Alignment Unaligned

XP 2300

Initiative Bonus +2

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 30 ft (9.1 m)

Climb 30 ft (9.1 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Blindsight 10 ft (3 m)

Passive Perception 13

Skills

Perception +0

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

bludgeoning, poison

Damage Vulnerabilities

fire

Condition Immunities

poisoned, prone

Traits

Jungle Camouflage

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

Poisonous Leaves

Its skin is embedded with vines and poisonous leaves that burn on contact. A non-Construct or Undead creature that touches the constrictor or hits it with melee attack while within 5 ft. of it takes 7 (2d6) poison.

Urushi Blight

A creature infected with this disease manifests symptoms within 1d4 hrs which includes gradual spread of painful itchy rash that develops into inflamed and blistered skin during 1st day. Until disease is cured infected creature: disadvantage on Con saves to maintain concentration on a spell and disadvantage on Dex and Cha saves and ability checks. At end of each long rest infected creature: DC 15 Con save. If it succeeds on two saves it recovers.

About Urushi Constrictor

Urushi Constrictor is a large monstrosity with a Challenge Rating of 6. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 14 and possesses 133 hit points (derived from 14d10+56).

GM Tips: Using Urushi Constrictor

2 tips available

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

Climbing Advantage: This creature can climb at 30 ft. It can use walls and ceilings for tactical positioning. Consider using 'Spider Climb' negation or fighting in open areas without vertical surfaces.
Aquatic Combat: This creature can swim at 30 ft. It has advantage in water environments. Consider fighting on land or using water-based spells against it.

Player Guide: Facing Urushi Constrictor

2 strategies available

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

Climbing Defense: This creature can climb at 30 ft! It can use walls and ceilings for surprise attacks. Fight in open areas without vertical surfaces. 'Spider Climb' negation spells can help.
Aquatic Combat Defense: This creature can swim at 30 ft! It has advantage in water. Fight on land if possible. Use 'Control Water' or drain water sources to limit its mobility.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 6.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 9 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 4,200 XP
Hard: 6,300 XP
Deadly: 8,400 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 Urushi Constrictor?: Urushi Constrictor has a Challenge Rating of 6, making it appropriate for parties of level 6.0.
What type of creature is Urushi Constrictor?: Urushi Constrictor is a Large Monstrosity, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.