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Clurichaun

Tiny · Fey · CR 1/4 · Chaotic Neutral

Source. Tome of Beasts

22 (4d4+12)

1/4

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

WIS

-1

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Tiny

Type Fey

Alignment Chaotic Neutral

XP 50

Initiative Bonus +1

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 11

Saving Throws

Constitution +5

Skills

Perception +1 Stealth +3

Languages

Common, Elvish, Sylvan

Resistances & Immunities

Condition Immunities

frightened, poisoned

Environments

Urban

Traits

Clurichaun's Luck

Clurichauns add both their Dexterity and Charisma modifiers to their Armor Class.

Innate Spellcasting

the clurichaun's innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 13). The clurichaun can cast the following spells, requiring only alcohol as a component.

at will: friends, mending, minor illusion, purify food and drink, vicious mockery

1/day each: blur, calm emotions, heroism, sleep, suggestion

Magic Resistance

The clurichaun has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.

Actions

Improvised Weapon

+3 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d4 slashing damage.

Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one creature. Hit: 3 (1d4 + 1) bludgeoning, piercing, or slashing damage, depending on weapon.

Unarmed Strike

+3 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m).

Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 2 (1 + 1) bludgeoning damage.

About Clurichaun

Clurichaun is a tiny fey with a Challenge Rating of 1/4. It has a chaotic neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 14 and possesses 22 hit points (derived from 4d4+12).

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

GM Tips: Using Clurichaun

2 tips available

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

Minion Strategy: Use as scouts or minions for larger threats
Group Tactics: Group 3-4 together to pose a moderate threat

Player Guide: Facing Clurichaun

2 strategies available

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

Easy Target: This creature is weak - focus on other threats
Group Threat: Multiple can be dangerous - use area attacks

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 1.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 2 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 31 XP
Hard: 46 XP
Deadly: 62 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 Clurichaun?: Clurichaun has a Challenge Rating of 1/4, making it appropriate for parties of level 0.25.
What type of creature is Clurichaun?: Clurichaun is a Tiny Fey, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Clurichaun speak?: Clurichaun can communicate in Common, Elvish, Sylvan.