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|summary=A quadrupedal dragon with stubby wings and a magical horn that can shoot fiery beams. | |summary=A quadrupedal dragon with stubby wings and a magical horn that can shoot fiery beams. | ||
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+ | 2 def: 60(X) hp, 18* ac | ||
+ | 3 off: "22" dmg +5 hit, 11 dmg +5 hit, 11 dmg +5 hit | ||
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|acr=aquamentus | |acr=aquamentus | ||
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|type=dragon | |type=dragon | ||
|alignment=NE | |alignment=NE | ||
− | |str= | + | |str=15 |
− | |dex= | + | |dex=10 |
− | |con= | + | |con=15 |
|int=6 | |int=6 | ||
|wis=8 | |wis=8 | ||
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|intsave=yes | |intsave=yes | ||
|wissave=yes | |wissave=yes | ||
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|ac=16 | |ac=16 | ||
|armortype=natural armor | |armortype=natural armor | ||
|hd=8 | |hd=8 | ||
− | |speed= | + | |speed=40 |
+ | |fly=20 | ||
|senses={{BrownLink|darkvision}} 120 ft. | |senses={{BrownLink|darkvision}} 120 ft. | ||
− | |languages= | + | |languages={{CL|Lizal}} |
|immunedamage={{CI|fire}} | |immunedamage={{CI|fire}} | ||
|resist={{CR|bludgeoning}}, {{CR|piercing}}, and {{CR|slashing}} | |resist={{CR|bludgeoning}}, {{CR|piercing}}, and {{CR|slashing}} | ||
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|gear=<!--An aquanemtus' hoard would typically include 1d3-1 [[common major magic items]], 1d8-2 [[Table of Common Minor Magic Items|common minor magic items]], and 1d10 × 100 [[rupee]]s' worth of [[spoils]] such as dragon horn or scales. --><!-- 1300 from common major x1, 1250 from common minor x2.5, 550 spoils = 3100 --> | |gear=<!--An aquanemtus' hoard would typically include 1d3-1 [[common major magic items]], 1d8-2 [[Table of Common Minor Magic Items|common minor magic items]], and 1d10 × 100 [[rupee]]s' worth of [[spoils]] such as dragon horn or scales. --><!-- 1300 from common major x1, 1250 from common minor x2.5, 550 spoils = 3100 --> | ||
|traits= | |traits= | ||
− | {{CT| | + | <!--{{CT|Clumsy Flight|While the aquamentus is flying, attack rolls targeting it have advantage.}}--> |
− | {{CT|Discern Magic|The aquamentus can | + | {{CT|Discern Magic|The aquamentus can see if an item is magical, or if a creature is under the effect of a spell, though it has no special insight to the effect.}} |
− | {{CT|Weak Point|A {{BL|target strike}} that hits the aquamentus' horn ignores its damage resistance.}} | + | {{CT|Weak Point|A {{BL|target strike}} or {{BL|sneakstrike}} that hits the aquamentus' horn ignores its damage resistance.}} |
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− | {{CA|Tridirectional Beam|'''''(Recharge 5-6).''''' The aquamentus casts ''fire bolt'' | + | {{CA|Tridirectional Beam|'''''(Recharge 5-6).''''' The aquamentus casts ''fire bolt'' thrice, each on a different target.}} |
− | {{CA|Gore|''Melee Weapon Attack:'' + | + | {{CA|Gore|''Melee Weapon Attack:'' +4 to hit, reach 10 feet. ''Hit:'' 9 (2d6 + 2) piercing damage. If the aquamentus moved at least 20 feet straight towards the target before a hit, the target takes an extra 3 (1d6) damage and must succeed on a DC 12 Strength {{BL|saving throw}} or fall {{BL|prone}}.}} |
− | {{CA|Fire Bolt|''Ranged Spell Attack:'' + | + | {{CA|Fire Bolt|''Ranged Spell Attack:'' +5 to hit, range 120 ft., one target. ''Hit:'' 11 (2d10) fire damage.}} |
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+ | {{CA|Boss Resistance|day=3|When the aquamentus would fail a saving throw, it can choose to lose 20 heart points and succeed on the save instead.}} | ||
− | {{CA| | + | {{CA|Bidirectional Beam|cost=2|Right after the aquamentus hits a creature with a fire bolt attack (except as part of a Tridirectional Beam), it can make another fire bolt attack against a different target.}} |
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− | {{ | + | {{CT|Frightening Presence|If a creature starts its turn within 60 feet of the aquamentus, the dragon can use this reaction to force that creature to succeed on a DC 13 Charisma saving throw or become frightened until the end of its turn. Once a creature succeeds on this save it can't be targeted by this effect again.}} |
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{{Treasure | {{Treasure | ||
− | |d=4 <!-- target 2800; actual | + | |d=4 <!-- target 2800; actual 2810 --> |
− | |100 (d4 × 100) {{BL|rupees}} | + | |width=330px |
+ | |100 (d4 × 100) {{BL|rupees}} and a {{BL|Boomerang (item)|boomerang}} <!--110--> | ||
|{{BL|Spoils}} worth 1,100 (2d10 × 100) {{BL|rupees}},<br/> such as a dragon horn or scales | |{{BL|Spoils}} worth 1,100 (2d10 × 100) {{BL|rupees}},<br/> such as a dragon horn or scales | ||
− | |<!--600--> | + | |<!--600-->A {{BL|Gale Boomerang (magic item)|''gale boomerang''}} |
|<!--1000-->An {{BL|uncommon minor magic item}},<br/> perhaps guarded within its dungeon | |<!--1000-->An {{BL|uncommon minor magic item}},<br/> perhaps guarded within its dungeon | ||
|generic=3 | |generic=3 |
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Aquamentus | |||||
Large dragon, neutral evil Armor Class 16 (natural armor) Heart Points 60 (8d10 + 16) Speed 40 ft., fly 20 ft. | |||||
STR 15 (+2) |
DEX 10 (+0) |
CON 15 (+2) |
INT 6 (-2) |
WIS 8 (-1) |
CHA 16 (+3) |
Saving Throws Int +0, Wis +1 | |||||
Damage Resistances bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing | |||||
Damage Immunities fire | |||||
Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 9 | |||||
Languages Lizal | |||||
Challenge 3 (700 XP) | Proficiency Bonus +2 | ||||
Challenge Alternatives 1/2, 3, 6, 9, 12 | |||||
Discern Magic. The aquamentus can see if an item is magical, or if a creature is under the effect of a spell, though it has no special insight to the effect.
Weak Point. A target strike or sneakstrike that hits the aquamentus' horn ignores its damage resistance. | |||||
Actions Tridirectional Beam. (Recharge 5-6). The aquamentus casts fire bolt thrice, each on a different target. Gore. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 10 feet. Hit: 9 (2d6 + 2) piercing damage. If the aquamentus moved at least 20 feet straight towards the target before a hit, the target takes an extra 3 (1d6) damage and must succeed on a DC 12 Strength saving throw or fall prone. Fire Bolt. Ranged Spell Attack: +5 to hit, range 120 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d10) fire damage. | |||||
Boss Mode While the aquamentus has a Challenge rating higher than any other monster in combat, its heart points are doubled, and it has advantage on initiative checks. It can also take 3 boss reactions each round, replacing its normal 1 reaction per round. The boss aquamentus can use a boss reaction to Escape, Maneuver, Search, use any of its normal reactions, or do any of the following: Bidirectional Beam (Costs 2 Reactions). Right after the aquamentus hits a creature with a fire bolt attack (except as part of a Tridirectional Beam), it can make another fire bolt attack against a different target. Frightening Presence. If a creature starts its turn within 60 feet of the aquamentus, the dragon can use this reaction to force that creature to succeed on a DC 13 Charisma saving throw or become frightened until the end of its turn. Once a creature succeeds on this save it can't be targeted by this effect again. |
“ | “A dragon with a large horn on its head. Though this formidable beast does not move much, it fires a tridirectional beam that can be tricky to avoid.” |
— Encyclopedia |
As a gigantic green-colored dragon, any aquamentus is a rare but terrifying monster. Warriors can rarely even do it harm unless they strike the creature's singular horn, the source of the dragon's magical prowess. Such a task would be difficult on its own, let alone with the monster blasting out magical flames at any would-be adversary.
Hoarder of Magic. Any aquamentus has an inherent, instinctive desire to find and hoard that which is magical. These rare creatures are known to kill adventurers for their magic items and drag the trinkets away into some secretive lair in cave or ruins. Despite its prowess, a typical aquamentus is more of a beast than a warlock—it lacks the cunning for well-thought-out plans or long-term goals, despite its longevity as a dragon.
Environment: Caves, Ruins
Related pages
- Aquamentus has five different stat blocks of different Challenge Ratings: 1/2, 3, 6, 9, and 12
- Fire Bolt (spell)
- Gleeok (creature)
- Volvagia (creature)
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