Bulette 5e
Large Monstrosity, Unaligned
The Bulette is a large monstrosity in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 5 (1,800 XP). It has 17 AC and 94 hit points. A massive armored creature that resembles a land shark, its dorsal fin cutting through earth and stone as easily as water while rows of crushing teeth fill its gaping maw.
Armor Class
17
Hit Points
94
Challenge
5
1,800 XP
A massive armored creature that resembles a land shark, its dorsal fin cutting through earth and stone as easily as water while rows of crushing teeth fill its gaping maw.
Special Traits & Features
DM Tactical & Combat Guide
Encounter Balance (Party of 4)
Deadly at Level 1 • Medium at Level 5
Combat Role
Large Monstrosity (Skirmisher / Line)
Party Difficulty Scaling (Party of 4)
Tactical Recommendations
- Subterranean Ambush: Use burrowing speed to attack from beneath full cover, breaking line-of-sight against ranged spellcasters.
- 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 Bulette?
Bulette is a Challenge Rating 5 creature, granting 1,800 XP when defeated in D&D 5e.
What are the Armor Class and Hit Points of Bulette?
Bulette has an Armor Class (AC) of 17 and approximately 94 hit points.
What party level is recommended to fight Bulette?
For a party of 4 adventurers, Bulette represents a Deadly challenge around Level 1 and scales down to a Moderate/Hard challenge by Level 5.
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