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Loxoda

Huge · Monstrosity · CR 6 · Neutral Evil

Source. Tome of Beasts

13 (natural armor)

147 (14d12+56)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Huge

Type Monstrosity

Alignment Neutral Evil

XP 2300

Initiative Bonus +1

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

Passive Perception 12

Skills

Survival +5

Languages

Loxodan

Environments

Forest or Jungle Grassland or Plains

Traits

Trampling Charge

If the loxoda moves at least 20 feet straight toward a Large or smaller creature it then attacks with a stomp, the stomp attack is made with advantage. If the stomp attack hits, the target must also succeed on a DC 15 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.

Actions

Javelin

+7 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 3d6 piercing damage.

Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 30/120 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (3d6 + 4) piercing damage.

Maul

+7 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 6d6 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 25 (6d6 + 4) bludgeoning damage.

Multiattack

The loxoda makes two attacks, but no more than one of them can be a maul or javelin attack.

Stomp

+7 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 3d10 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 20 (3d10 + 4) bludgeoning damage.

About Loxoda

Loxoda is a huge monstrosity with a Challenge Rating of 6. It has a neutral evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 13 and possesses 147 hit points (derived from 14d12+56).

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

GM Tips: Using Loxoda

2 tips available

When using Loxoda 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 Loxoda

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