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Fraughashar

Small · Fey · CR 1/2 · Neutral Evil

Source. Tome of Beasts

15 (leather armor, shield)

18 (4d6+4)

1/2

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

-1

DEX

CON

INT

WIS

CHA

-2

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Small

Type Fey

Alignment Neutral Evil

XP 100

Initiative Bonus +2

Movement

Walk 25 ft (7.6 m)

Swim 12 ft (3.7 m)

Climb 12 ft (3.7 m)

Crawl 12 ft (3.7 m)

Senses

Passive Perception 10

Skills

Stealth +4

Languages

Sylvan

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

cold

Traits

Frost Walker

The fraughashar's speed is unimpeded by rocky, snowy, or icy terrain. It never needs to make Dexterity checks to move or avoid falling prone because of icy or snowy ground.

Actions

Bite

+4 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d4 piercing damage.

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

Dagger

+4 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d4 piercing damage.

Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage.

Multiattack

The fraughashar makes one bite attack and one dagger attack.

Sling

+4 to hit, range 30/120 ft (9.1/36.6 m). Hit: 1d4 bludgeoning damage.

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

About Fraughashar

Fraughashar is a small fey with a Challenge Rating of 1/2. It has a neutral evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 15 and possesses 18 hit points (derived from 4d6+4).

Fraughashar has communication capabilities including Sylvan. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Fraughashar

2 tips available

When using Fraughashar 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 Fraughashar

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: 75 XP
Hard: 112 XP
Deadly: 150 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 Fraughashar?: Fraughashar has a Challenge Rating of 1/2, making it appropriate for parties of level 0.5.
What type of creature is Fraughashar?: Fraughashar is a Small Fey, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Fraughashar speak?: Fraughashar can communicate in Sylvan.