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Gnarljak 2014

CR 6 construct

Small construct, Unaligned


Armor Class
16 (natural armor)
Hit Points
88 (16d6 + 32)
Speed
30 ft.

STR13 (+1)
DEX21 (+5)
CON15 (+2)
INT2 (-4)
WIS14 (+2)
CHA1 (-5)

Saving Throws
Strength +4
Skills
Perception +5, Stealth +8
Resistances
bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks
Damage Immunities
poison, psychic
Condition Immunities
charmed, exhaustion, frightened, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned
Senses
blindsight 60 ft., passive Perception 15
Languages
—
Challenge
6 (2,300 XP) · Proficiency Bonus +3

Construct Nature.

The gnarljak doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep.

False Appearance.

While the gnarljak remains motionless, it is indistinguishable from a normal bear trap.

Actions

Multiattack.

The gnarljak makes one Gnawing Bite attack and two Chain Tail attacks, or it makes three Chain Tail attacks.

Gnawing Bite.

Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (2d8 + 5) piercing damage, and the gnarljak attaches to the target. While attached, the gnarljak can't make Gnawing Bite attacks, and at the start of each of the gnarljak's turns, the target takes 14 (2d8 + 5) piercing damage.

Chain Tail.

Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d6 + 5) bludgeoning damage.

Bonus Actions

Secure Tail.

When within 10 feet of the ground, structure, wall, or other solid surface, the gnarljak can secure its tail spike on a point in the surface within 10 feet of it. While secured, the gnarljak can't be knocked prone, it can't move more than 10 feet from that point, and its Chain Tail attack's reach is reduced to 5 feet. If the gnarljak is attached to a creature while its tail is secured, the creature is restrained until the gnarljak is no longer attached to it.

Other versions

Source: Tome of Beasts 1 (2023 Edition) (Kobold Press) · License: OPEN GAME LICENSE Version 1.0a details