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Otyugh 5e

Large Aberration, Neutral

The Otyugh is a large aberration in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 5 (1,800 XP). It has 14 AC and 114 hit points. A nauseating mass of tentacles and teeth emerges from a mound of festering garbage, its three eyes scanning hungrily for fresh refuse to devour. The overwhelming stench of decay follows this garbage-d...

Armor Class

14

Hit Points

114

Challenge

5

1,800 XP

A nauseating mass of tentacles and teeth emerges from a mound of festering garbage, its three eyes scanning hungrily for fresh refuse to devour. The overwhelming stench of decay follows this garbage-dwelling horror wherever its writhing appendages carry it.

Speed Walk 30ft
STR +3 (16)
DEX +0 (11)
CON +4 (19)
INT -2 (6)
WIS +1 (13)
CHA -2 (6)
Saving Throws CON +7
Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 11
Languages Own

Special Traits & Features

Limited Telepathy
Aberration

DM Tactical & Combat Guide

Encounter Balance (Party of 4)

Deadly at Level 1 • Medium at Level 5

Combat Role

Large Aberration (Skirmisher / Line)

Party Difficulty Scaling (Party of 4)

Tier 1 (Lvl 3)
Deadly
Tier 2 (Lvl 7)
Easy / Minion
Tier 3 (Lvl 12)
Easy / Minion
Tier 4 (Lvl 17)
Easy / Minion
Recommended Minions & Allies: Cultists, Deep Scions, Chuul, Mind Flayers, Gibbering Mouthers
Encounter Hook: An alien consciousness corrupts a subterranean spring or ancient ruin, mutating local guardians into mindless thralls.

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 Otyugh?

Otyugh 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 Otyugh?

Otyugh has an Armor Class (AC) of 14 and approximately 114 hit points.

What party level is recommended to fight Otyugh?

For a party of 4 adventurers, Otyugh represents a Deadly challenge around Level 1 and scales down to a Moderate/Hard challenge by Level 5.

Use Otyugh in your campaign

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