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Erina Scrounger

Small · Humanoid · CR 1/4 · Neutral

Source. Tome of Beasts

12 (leather armor)

22 (4d6+8)

1/4

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

-1

DEX

CON

INT

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Small

Type Humanoid

Alignment Neutral

XP 50

Initiative Bonus +1

Movement

Walk 20 ft (6.1 m)

Swim 10 ft (3 m)

Climb 10 ft (3 m)

Burrow 20 ft (6.1 m)

Crawl 10 ft (3 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 10

Languages

Common, Erina

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Resistances

poison

Environments

Forest or Jungle Grassland or Plains Hills

Traits

Hardy

The erina has advantage on saving throws against poison.

Keen Smell

The erina has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.

Spines

An enemy who hits the erina with a melee attack while within 5 feet of it takes 2 (1d4) piercing damage.

Actions

Dagger

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

Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) slashing damage.

Sling

+3 to hit, range 30/120 ft (9.1/36.6 m). Hit: 1d4 bludgeoning damage.

Ranged Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, range 30/120 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) bludgeoning damage.

About Erina Scrounger

Erina Scrounger is a small humanoid with a Challenge Rating of 1/4. It has a neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 12 and possesses 22 hit points (derived from 4d6+8).

Erina Scrounger has communication capabilities including Common, Erina. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Erina Scrounger

1 tips available

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

Burrowing Tactics: This creature can burrow at 20 ft. It can ambush from underground or escape combat by digging. Use 'Earthbind' or create difficult terrain to limit burrowing. Consider fighting in areas without soft ground.

Player Guide: Facing Erina Scrounger

1 strategies available

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

Burrowing Defense: This creature can burrow at 20 ft! It can ambush from underground. Use 'Earthbind', create difficult terrain, or fight on hard surfaces. 'Stone Shape' can seal burrows.

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 Erina Scrounger?: Erina Scrounger has a Challenge Rating of 1/4, making it appropriate for parties of level 0.25.
What type of creature is Erina Scrounger?: Erina Scrounger is a Small Humanoid, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Erina Scrounger speak?: Erina Scrounger can communicate in Common, Erina.