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Shellycoat

Medium · Fey · CR 2 · Neutral Evil

Source. Tome of Beasts

14 (natural armor)

75 (10d8+30)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

WIS

-1

CHA

-2

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Fey

Alignment Neutral Evil

XP 450

Initiative Bonus +2

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 20 ft (6.1 m)

Climb 15 ft (4.6 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 11

Skills

Perception +1 Stealth +4

Languages

Giant, Sylvan

Resistances & Immunities

Condition Immunities

charmed, unconscious

Environments

Caves Ruins Underworld

Traits

Innate Spellcasting

the shellycoat can cast the following spells innately, requiring no components:

1/day each: darkness, fog cloud

1/day (if in possession of its coat): water breathing

Regeneration

The shellycoat regains 3 hit points at the start of its turn. If the creature takes acid or fire damage, this trait doesn't function at the start of the monster's next turn. The shellycoat dies only if it starts its turn with 0 hit points and doesn't regenerate.

Stealthy Observer

The shellycoat has advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to hide and any Perception checks that rely on hearing.

Sunlight Sensitivity

The shellycoat becomes petrified after 5 (2d4) uninterrupted rounds of exposure to direct, natural sunlight.

Actions

Bite

+5 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d6 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) piercing damage.

Claws

+5 to hit, reach 15 ft (4.6 m). Hit: 2d8 slashing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d8 + 3) slashing damage and the target is grappled (escape DC 13), restrained, and poisoned (DC 13 Strength saving throw negates, lasts while grappled and 1 round after). The shellycoat can shift the position of a grappled creature by up to 15 feet as a bonus action. While it has a creature grappled, the shellycoat can use its claws attack only against the grappled creature.

Multiattack

The shellycoat makes one bite attack and one claws attack.

About Shellycoat

Shellycoat is a medium fey with a Challenge Rating of 2. It has a neutral evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 14 and possesses 75 hit points (derived from 10d8+30).

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

GM Tips: Using Shellycoat

2 tips available

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

Aquatic Combat: This creature can swim at 20 ft. It has advantage in water environments. Consider fighting on land or using water-based spells against it.
Regeneration Counterplay: This creature regenerates HP each turn! Players must deal enough damage to overcome regeneration. Certain damage types (acid, fire) may suppress regeneration. Plan sustained damage output.

Player Guide: Facing Shellycoat

2 strategies available

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

Aquatic Combat Defense: This creature can swim at 20 ft! It has advantage in water. Fight on land if possible. Use 'Control Water' or drain water sources to limit its mobility.
Counter Regeneration: This creature regenerates HP each turn! Deal enough damage to overcome regeneration. Use acid or fire damage if it suppresses regeneration. Plan sustained damage output.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 2.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 4 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 600 XP
Hard: 900 XP
Deadly: 1,200 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 Shellycoat?: Shellycoat has a Challenge Rating of 2, making it appropriate for parties of level 2.0.
What type of creature is Shellycoat?: Shellycoat is a Medium Fey, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Shellycoat speak?: Shellycoat can communicate in Giant, Sylvan.