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Gnarljak

Small · Construct · CR 6 · Unaligned

Source. Tome of Beasts

63 (14d6+14)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-4

WIS

CHA

-5

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Small

Type Construct

Alignment Unaligned

XP 2300

Initiative Bonus +6

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

Blindsight 30 ft (9.1 m)

Passive Perception 15

Saving Throws

Dexterity +9

Skills

Perception +5 Stealth +9

Languages

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

necrotic, poison, psychic

Damage Resistances

cold, acid, fire; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks

Condition Immunities

charmed, exhaustion, frightened, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned

Actions

Bite

+9 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d8 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 15 (2d8 + 6) piercing damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 16 Dexterity saving throw or fall prone.

Gnaw

When a gnarljak knocks a Medium or smaller target prone, it immediately makes three additional bite attacks against the same target and can move 5 feet, all as a bonus action.

About Gnarljak

Gnarljak is a small construct with a Challenge Rating of 6. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 16 and possesses 63 hit points (derived from 14d6+14).

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

GM Tips: Using Gnarljak

2 tips available

When using Gnarljak 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 Gnarljak

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 Gnarljak?: Gnarljak has a Challenge Rating of 6, making it appropriate for parties of level 6.0.
What type of creature is Gnarljak?: Gnarljak is a Small Construct, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Gnarljak speak?: Gnarljak can communicate in -.