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Misc. Creature, Constrictor Snake 5e

Large Beast, Unaligned

The Misc. Creature, Constrictor Snake is a large beast in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 1/4 (50 XP). It has 12 AC and 13 hit points. Muscular coils thick as tree trunks ripple beneath diamond-patterned scales as this serpentine giant tastes the air with a forked tongue, amber eyes unblinking.

Armor Class

12

Hit Points

13

Challenge

1/4

50 XP

Muscular coils thick as tree trunks ripple beneath diamond-patterned scales as this serpentine giant tastes the air with a forked tongue, amber eyes unblinking.

Speed Walk 30, swim 30
STR +2 (15)
DEX +2 (14)
CON +1 (12)
INT -5 (1)
WIS +0 (10)
CHA -4 (3)
Senses blindsight 10 ft., passive Perception 10
Languages None

Special Traits & Features

None
Beast

DM Tactical & Combat Guide

Encounter Balance (Party of 4)

CR 1/4 • 50 XP

Combat Role

Large Beast (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: Pack Mates, Druids, Goblin Beastmasters, Swarms of Insects
Encounter Hook: Encroached upon by expanding settlements or driven by primal hunger, defending its feeding territory at a vital pass.

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 Misc. Creature, Constrictor Snake?

Misc. Creature, Constrictor Snake is a Challenge Rating 1/4 creature, granting 50 XP when defeated in D&D 5e.

What are the Armor Class and Hit Points of Misc. Creature, Constrictor Snake?

Misc. Creature, Constrictor Snake has an Armor Class (AC) of 12 and approximately 13 hit points.

What party level is recommended to fight Misc. Creature, Constrictor Snake?

For a standard party of 4 adventurers, Misc. Creature, Constrictor Snake (CR 1/4) is suitable for tier-appropriate encounters.

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