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Grick 5e

Medium Monstrosity, Neutral

The Grick is a medium monstrosity in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 2 (450 XP). It has 14 AC and 27 hit points. A pale, worm-like predator with rubbery tentacles surrounding its lamprey mouth, its eyeless head weaving hypnotically as acidic saliva drips from between rows of needle teeth.

Armor Class

14

Hit Points

27

Challenge

2

450 XP

A pale, worm-like predator with rubbery tentacles surrounding its lamprey mouth, its eyeless head weaving hypnotically as acidic saliva drips from between rows of needle teeth.

Speed Walk 30, climb 30
STR +2 (14)
DEX +2 (14)
CON +0 (11)
INT -4 (3)
WIS +2 (14)
CHA -3 (5)
Damage Immun. Resistant: Nonmagical Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 12
Languages None

Special Traits & Features

Stone Camouflage
Monstrosity

DM Tactical & Combat Guide

Encounter Balance (Party of 4)

Deadly at Level 1 • Medium at Level 3

Combat Role

Medium Monstrosity (Skirmisher / Line)

Party Difficulty Scaling (Party of 4)

Tier 1 (Lvl 3)
Easy / Minion
Tier 2 (Lvl 7)
Easy / Minion
Tier 3 (Lvl 12)
Easy / Minion
Tier 4 (Lvl 17)
Easy / Minion
Recommended Minions & Allies: Thematic regional scouts, humanoid cultists, and environmental terrain hazards
Encounter Hook: Defending its subterranean lair or hunting through contested territory during seasonal movements.

Tactical Recommendations

  • 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 Grick?

Grick is a Challenge Rating 2 creature, granting 450 XP when defeated in D&D 5e.

What are the Armor Class and Hit Points of Grick?

Grick has an Armor Class (AC) of 14 and approximately 27 hit points.

What party level is recommended to fight Grick?

For a party of 4 adventurers, Grick represents a Deadly challenge around Level 1 and scales down to a Moderate/Hard challenge by Level 3.

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