Gibbering Mouther 5e
Medium Aberration, Neutral
The Gibbering Mouther is a medium aberration in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 2 (450 XP). It has 9 AC and 67 hit points. A nightmarish blob of pale, pustulent flesh writhes across the ground, its surface dotted with dozens of chattering mouths, blinking eyes, and grasping appendages that speak in overlapping whispers of...
Armor Class
9
Hit Points
67
Challenge
2
450 XP
A nightmarish blob of pale, pustulent flesh writhes across the ground, its surface dotted with dozens of chattering mouths, blinking eyes, and grasping appendages that speak in overlapping whispers of madness.
Special Traits & Features
DM Tactical & Combat Guide
Encounter Balance (Party of 4)
Deadly at Level 1 • Medium at Level 3
Combat Role
Medium 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 Gibbering Mouther?
Gibbering Mouther is a Challenge Rating 2 creature, granting 450 XP when defeated in D&D 5e.
What are the Armor Class and Hit Points of Gibbering Mouther?
Gibbering Mouther has an Armor Class (AC) of 9 and approximately 67 hit points.
What party level is recommended to fight Gibbering Mouther?
For a party of 4 adventurers, Gibbering Mouther represents a Deadly challenge around Level 1 and scales down to a Moderate/Hard challenge by Level 3.
Use Gibbering Mouther in your campaign
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