Ability Scores
Core attributes and their modifiers.
Overview
Movement
Senses
Saving Throws
Languages
Aquan
Resistances & Immunities
Environments
Traits
Endless Breath
The zaratan breathes air, but it can hold its breath for years.
False Appearance
While the zaratan remains motionless on the surface of the ocean (except for drifting) it is indistinguishable from a small island.
Fortified Shell
The zaratan ignores any attack against its shell that doesn't do 30 points of damage or more. Attacking the zaratan's head or flippers bypasses this trait.
Siege Monster
The zaratan does double damage to objects and structures.
Actions
Bite
+18 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 3d10 piercing damage.
Melee Weapon Attack: +18 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 26 (3d10 + 10) piercing damage and the target is grappled (escape DC 20). Until the grapple ends, the target is restrained and the zaratan can't bite another target.
Flipper
+18 to hit, reach 15 ft (4.6 m). Hit: 2d8 bludgeoning damage.
Melee Weapon Attack: +18 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 19 (2d8 + 10) bludgeoning damage and the target must succeed on a DC 26 Strength saving throw or be pushed 10 feet away from the zaratan.
Multiattack
The zaratan makes one bite attack and two flipper attacks.
Swallow
The zaratan makes one bite attack against a Huge or smaller creature it is grappling. If the attack hits, the target takes 26 (3d10 + 10) piercing damage, is swallowed, and the grapple ends. A swallowed creature is blinded and restrained, but has total cover against attacks and effects outside the zaratan. A swallowed creature takes 28 (8d6) acid damage at the start of each of the zaratan's turns. The zaratan can have any number of creatures swallowed at once. If the zaratan takes 40 damage or more on a single turn from a creature inside it, the zaratan must succeed on a DC 20 Constitution saving throw at the end of that turn or regurgitate all swallowed creatures, which fall prone in a space within 10 feet of the zaratan. If the zaratan dies, swallowed creatures are no longer restrained and can escape by using 30 feet of movement, exiting prone.
Legendary Actions
Consume
The zaratan makes one bite attack or uses Swallow.
Move
The zaratan moves up to half its speed.
Swipe
The zaratan makes one flipper attack.
About Zaratan
Zaratan is a gargantuan monstrosity with a Challenge Rating of 26. It has a unaligned alignment.
In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 25 and possesses 507 hit points (derived from 26d20+234).
Zaratan has communication capabilities including Aquan. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.
GM Tips: Using Zaratan
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GM Tips: Using Zaratan
When using Zaratan in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:
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Aquatic Combat: This creature can swim at 50 ft. It has advantage in water environments. Consider fighting on land or using water-based spells against it.
Player Guide: Facing Zaratan
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Player Guide: Facing Zaratan
When your party encounters this creature, keep these strategies in mind:
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Aquatic Combat Defense: This creature can swim at 50 ft! It has advantage in water. Fight on land if possible. Use 'Control Water' or drain water sources to limit its mobility.
Encounter Building Calculator
Encounter Building Calculator
Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):
This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 26.
High-Level Solo Encounter:
This creature is too powerful for a single level-20 character. You need 4.0 character(s) at maximum level (20) to face this creature.
Experience Point Thresholds:
- Medium: 70,200 XP
- Hard: 105,300 XP
- Deadly: 140,400 XP
Based on D&D 5e Dungeon Master's Guide encounter building guidelines. CR roughly equals party level for medium encounters.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the challenge rating of Zaratan?
- Zaratan has a Challenge Rating of 26, making it appropriate for parties of level 26.0.
- What type of creature is Zaratan?
- Zaratan is a Gargantuan Monstrosity, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
- What languages does Zaratan speak?
- Zaratan can communicate in Aquan.
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