Xorn 5e
Medium Elemental, Neutral
The Xorn is a medium elemental in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 5 (1,800 XP). It has 19 AC and 73 hit points. This bizarre earth elemental resembles a living boulder with three powerful arms, three legs, and three eyes arranged symmetrically around its rocky body. Crystalline teeth line its cavernous maw as i...
Armor Class
19
Hit Points
73
Challenge
5
1,800 XP
This bizarre earth elemental resembles a living boulder with three powerful arms, three legs, and three eyes arranged symmetrically around its rocky body. Crystalline teeth line its cavernous maw as it phases through solid stone with the ease of swimming through water.
Special Traits & Features
DM Tactical & Combat Guide
Encounter Balance (Party of 4)
Deadly at Level 1 • Medium at Level 5
Combat Role
Medium Elemental (Skirmisher / Line)
Party Difficulty Scaling (Party of 4)
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 Xorn?
Xorn 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 Xorn?
Xorn has an Armor Class (AC) of 19 and approximately 73 hit points.
What party level is recommended to fight Xorn?
For a party of 4 adventurers, Xorn represents a Deadly challenge around Level 1 and scales down to a Moderate/Hard challenge by Level 5.
Use Xorn in your campaign
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