Aboleth 5e
Large Aberration, Lawful Evil
The Aboleth is a large aberration in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 10 (5,900 XP). It has 17 AC and 135 hit points. An enormous fish-like horror glides through the water, its slimy green hide covered in pulsating mucus that reeks of ancient seas and forgotten nightmares. Three red eyes burn with malevolent intellig...
Armor Class
17
Hit Points
135
Challenge
10
5,900 XP
An enormous fish-like horror glides through the water, its slimy green hide covered in pulsating mucus that reeks of ancient seas and forgotten nightmares. Three red eyes burn with malevolent intelligence above a mouth lined with rows of needle-sharp teeth, while four tentacles writhe beneath its grotesque form.
Special Traits & Features
DM Tactical & Combat Guide
Encounter Balance (Party of 4)
Deadly at Level 1 • Medium at Level 11
Combat Role
Large Aberration (Skirmisher / Line)
Party Difficulty Scaling (Party of 4)
Tactical Recommendations
- Aquatic Advantage: Pull targets into water environments where characters without a swim speed suffer attack disadvantage and breath limits.
- Lighting Manipulation: Exploit darkvision or blindsight in total darkness to force players to rely on torchlight or spell slots.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Challenge Rating (CR) of Aboleth?
Aboleth is a Challenge Rating 10 creature, granting 5,900 XP when defeated in D&D 5e.
What are the Armor Class and Hit Points of Aboleth?
Aboleth has an Armor Class (AC) of 17 and approximately 135 hit points.
What party level is recommended to fight Aboleth?
For a party of 4 adventurers, Aboleth represents a Deadly challenge around Level 1 and scales down to a Moderate/Hard challenge by Level 11.
Use Aboleth in your campaign
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