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Vorthropod

Medium · Monstrosity · CR 5 · Unaligned

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

15 (natural)

127 (15d8+60)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-4

WIS

CHA

-4

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Monstrosity

Alignment Unaligned

XP 1800

Initiative Bonus +0

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 30 ft (9.1 m)

Climb 20 ft (6.1 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Blindsight 10 ft (3 m)

Passive Perception 11

Skills

Perception +1

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

fire, poison

Damage Resistances

slashing, piercing

Condition Immunities

poisoned

Traits

Lava Bound

Can exist outside of lava or magma for up to 4 hrs each day. If it starts its turn outside of lava and didn’t take fire since end of its previous turn its shell begins to cool and harden. While its shell is hardened has walking speed of 20' AC 18 and vulnerability to bludgeoning. If it starts its turn in lava or if it took fire damage since end of its previous turn its shell becomes molten again. If vorthropod remains outside of lava for more than 4 hrs its shell becomes petrified transforming into basalt and vorthropod within goes into hibernation. Its body returns to normal if it is submerged in lava or magma for 1 round. It can stay petrified in hibernation for up to 1d100+10 years after which it dies.

Lava Camouflage

Has advantage on Dex (Stealth) checks made to hide in lava and volcanic terrain.

Molten Shell

If Its shell isn’t hardened creature that touches it or hits it with melee attack while within 5 ft. of it takes 7 (2d6) fire.

About Vorthropod

Vorthropod is a medium monstrosity with a Challenge Rating of 5. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 15 and possesses 127 hit points (derived from 15d8+60).

GM Tips: Using Vorthropod

2 tips available

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

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.
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 Vorthropod

2 strategies available

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

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.
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 5.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 7 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 3,000 XP
Hard: 4,500 XP
Deadly: 6,000 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 Vorthropod?: Vorthropod has a Challenge Rating of 5, making it appropriate for parties of level 5.0.
What type of creature is Vorthropod?: Vorthropod is a Medium Monstrosity, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.