Medium Undead (Any), Chaotic Evil
Armor Class 14 Natural armor
Hit Points 67 (9d8 + 27)
Speed 30 ft., Climb 30 ft.
STR
16 (+3)
DEX
12 (+1)
CON
16 (+3)
INT
5 (-3)
WIS
10 (+0)
CHA
6 (-2)
Saving Throws STR +12, DEX +5, CON +12, INT −3, WIS +6, CHA −1
Damage Resistances Fire, Necrotic
Condition Immunities Frightened
Senses Passive Perception 10
Languages Common but can’t speak
Challenge 5 (1,800 XP)
Proficiency Bonus +3
Traits

Burning Corpse

Any creature that touches the Ashen Husk or hits it with a melee attack while within 5 feet takes:

  • 3 (1d6) fire damage

 

Smoldering Rage

When reduced below half HP, the Ashen Husk gains:

  • advantage on attack rolls

and its speed increases to:

  • 40 ft.

 

Unstable Core

The Ashen Husk explodes when it dies.

 

Actions

Multiattack

The Ashen Husk makes 2 Burned Claw attacks.

 

Burned Claw

Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.

Hit:

  • 10 (2d6 + 3) slashing damage
  • plus 7 (2d6) fire damage

Target must succeed on a DC 14 Constitution saving throw or:

  • catch fire

Burning creatures take:

  • 3 (1d6) fire damage

at the start of their turn until they use an action to extinguish the flames.

 

Flame Vomit (Recharge 5–6)

The Ashen Husk spews black fire in a 15-foot cone.

Each creature in the area must make a DC 14 Dexterity saving throw.

Failure:

  • 21 (6d6) fire damage

Success:

  • Half damage

The ground in the cone burns until the end of the Husk’s next turn.

Creatures entering the area or starting their turn there take:

  • 5 (1d10) fire damage

 

Bonus Actions

Lunging Frenzy

The Ashen Husk moves up to 15 feet toward a burning creature.

 

Reactions

Ash Burst

When hit by a ranged attack, the Ashen Husk releases burning ash.

The attacker must succeed on a DC 13 Constitution saving throw or:

  • be blinded until the end of their next turn

 

Description

Death Effect

Core Detonation

When the Ashen Husk dies, it violently explodes.

Creatures within 10 feet must make a DC 14 Dexterity saving throw.

Failure:

  • 14 (4d6) fire damage

Success:

  • Half damage

After exploding, only a charred skeleton remains.

 

Monster Tags: humanoidMountain/Volcano

Habitat: Any

Jawann

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