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Remorhaz 5e

Huge Monstrosity, Unaligned

The Remorhaz is a huge monstrosity in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 11 (7,200 XP). It has 17 AC and 195 hit points. A massive centipede-like creature burrows through ice and stone, its segmented carapace glowing white-hot from internal furnaces. Steam rises from its body as it moves, melting everything in its path...

Armor Class

17

Hit Points

195

Challenge

11

7,200 XP

A massive centipede-like creature burrows through ice and stone, its segmented carapace glowing white-hot from internal furnaces. Steam rises from its body as it moves, melting everything in its path while its mandibles click hungrily for warm flesh.

Speed Walk 30, burrow 20
STR +7 (24)
DEX +1 (13)
CON +5 (21)
INT -3 (4)
WIS +0 (10)
CHA -3 (5)
Damage Immun. Immune: Cold, Fire
Senses darkvision 60 ft., tremorsense 60 ft., passive Perception 10
Languages None

Special Traits & Features

Heated Body
Monstrosity

DM Tactical & Combat Guide

Encounter Balance (Party of 4)

Deadly at Level 1 • Medium at Level 12

Combat Role

Huge Monstrosity (Skirmisher / Line)

Party Difficulty Scaling (Party of 4)

Tier 1 (Lvl 3)
Extreme / TPK
Tier 2 (Lvl 7)
Deadly
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

  • 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 Remorhaz?

Remorhaz is a Challenge Rating 11 creature, granting 7,200 XP when defeated in D&D 5e.

What are the Armor Class and Hit Points of Remorhaz?

Remorhaz has an Armor Class (AC) of 17 and approximately 195 hit points.

What party level is recommended to fight Remorhaz?

For a party of 4 adventurers, Remorhaz represents a Deadly challenge around Level 1 and scales down to a Moderate/Hard challenge by Level 12.

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