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Alseid Grovekeeper

Medium · Monstrosity · CR 3 · Chaotic Neutral

Source. Tome of Beasts

15 (studded leather Armor)

71 (13d8+13)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-1

WIS

CHA

-1

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Monstrosity

Alignment Chaotic Neutral

XP 700

Initiative Bonus +3

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

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 15

Skills

Nature +3 Perception +5 Stealth +5 Survival +5

Languages

Common, Elvish, Sylvan

Traits

Spellcasting

the grovekeeper is a 5th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 13, +5 to hit with spell attacks). It has the following druid spells prepared:

Cantrips (at will): druidcraft, guidance, produce flame, shillelagh

1st (4 slots): animal friendship, cure wounds, faerie fire

2nd (3 slots): animal messenger, heat metal, lesser restoration

3rd (2 slots): call lightning, dispel magic

Woodfriend

When in a forest, alseid leave no tracks and automatically discern true north.

Actions

Quarterstaff

+3 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d6 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit (+5 with shillelagh), reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 4 (1d6 + 1) bludgeoning damage or 5 (1d8 + 1) bludgeoning damage if used in two hands, or 7 (1d8 + 3) bludgeoning damage with shillelagh.

Shortbow

+5 to hit, range 80/320 ft (24.4/97.5 m). Hit: 1d6 piercing damage.

Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, range 80/320 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) piercing damage.

About Alseid Grovekeeper

Alseid Grovekeeper is a medium monstrosity with a Challenge Rating of 3. It has a chaotic neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 15 and possesses 71 hit points (derived from 13d8+13).

Alseid Grovekeeper has communication capabilities including Common, Elvish, Sylvan. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Alseid Grovekeeper

2 tips available

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

Mid-level Encounter: Ideal for parties levels 3-8 as solo or small groups
Terrain Advantage: Use terrain to offset moderate combat abilities

Player Guide: Facing Alseid Grovekeeper

2 strategies available

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

Moderate Threat: Prepare standard combat tactics
Tactical Advantage: Use terrain and positioning

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 Alseid Grovekeeper?: Alseid Grovekeeper has a Challenge Rating of 3, making it appropriate for parties of level 3.0.
What type of creature is Alseid Grovekeeper?: Alseid Grovekeeper is a Medium Monstrosity, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Alseid Grovekeeper speak?: Alseid Grovekeeper can communicate in Common, Elvish, Sylvan.