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Wilderness Crone

Medium · Fey · CR 6 · Neutral

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

17 (natural armor)

105 (14d8+42)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

WIS

CHA

-1

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Fey

Alignment Neutral

XP 2300

Initiative Bonus +0

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 15 ft (4.6 m)

Climb 15 ft (4.6 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 14

Saving Throws

Constitution +6 Wisdom +7

Skills

Perception +4

Languages

Common, Sylvan

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Resistances

piercing

Traits

Beast Passivism

No beast with Int 3 or less can willingly attack the crone. They can be forced to do so through magical means.

Speak with Beasts and Plants

Can communicate with Beasts and Plants as if they shared a language.

Reactions

Transmigratory Strike

When she kills a Humanoid can immediately restore it to life as a Beast with CR no higher the Humanoid's CR or level. Otherwise works as reincarnate spell.

About Wilderness Crone

Wilderness Crone is a medium fey with a Challenge Rating of 6. It has a neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 17 and possesses 105 hit points (derived from 14d8+42).

Wilderness Crone has communication capabilities including Common, Sylvan. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Wilderness Crone

2 tips available

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

Significant Threat: Challenging for parties of levels 5-10
Epic Potential: Consider legendary actions for memorable battles

Player Guide: Facing Wilderness Crone

2 strategies available

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

Significant Threat: Prepare spells and resources
Team Coordination: Coordinate attacks and defenses

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 Wilderness Crone?: Wilderness Crone has a Challenge Rating of 6, making it appropriate for parties of level 6.0.
What type of creature is Wilderness Crone?: Wilderness Crone is a Medium Fey, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Wilderness Crone speak?: Wilderness Crone can communicate in Common, Sylvan.