The Underworld beneath the Halls of
King Snurre Iron Belly.
We recently revived our Out of the Abyss campaign, and the PCs are still wandering through the Underdark. Having discovered the presence of Zuggtmoy they fled Neverlight Grove in search of the duergar city of Gracklstugh. The Underdark encounter tables are fairly well done, with a good mix of interesting terrain and monsters. But that said, I have a very large group of PCs that needs more challenging encounters and much more XP. So I thought I would dust off some older books for additional inspiration.
The following is a 3.5e conversion of the random underworld encounter tables from the classic modules D1 - Descent into the Depths of the Earth, D2 - Shrine of the Kuo-Toa, and D3 - Vault of the Drow. Given the old school nature of the source texts, the conversion relied heavily on Necromancer Games’ invaluable Tome of Horrors. Also included are the statblocks for several advanced Underdark versions of standard D&D monsters.
There are separate tables for random encounters in the tunnels, according to the size of the passage or proximity to a special encounter area. Make one random encounter check for each mile (hex) of tunnel traveled through, plus one check per night as the party decamps. The probabilities of such an encounter vary according to the locale, and are shown on each table.
Encounters marked with an asterisk are special encounters and are detailed after the tables. Full creature statistics are provided following the descriptions of the special encounters.
Primary Tunnels are generally about 30 feet wide. Ceiling height ranges from 20 feet to 50 feet, the average being about 35 feet. A DC 10 Balance check is required to run or charge across the surface. Failure means the creature can still act, but can’t run or charge in this round.
Secondary passages are generally about 30 feet wide, and the roof overhead varies from 15 feet to 40 feet above the floor, with 25 feet being usual. A DC 10 Balance check is required to run or charge across the surface of a secondary passage. Failure means the creature can’t move in this round.
Tertiary tunnels are narrow, usually only about 10 feet wide. The ceiling ranges from 8 feet to 25 feet high, with an average of 15 feet or so. The secret tertiary passages are even lower, with ceilings ranging from just 5 feet to 15 feet high, with an average height of 10 feet. Each square of a tertiary tunnel counts as 2 squares of movement. (Each diagonal move into a tertiary tunnel square counts as 3 squares.) Running and charging are impossible. Because of the uneven nature of the stone tunnels, any square adjacent to a wall provides concealment.
Footnotes
A If within 6 miles of the kuo-toan shrine, the encounter is with a party of kuo-toan clerics instead.
B If within 6 miles of the Vault of the Drow, the encounter is a drow patrol (mixed type)
C If within 6 miles of the kuo-toan shrine or other kuo-toan outpost, the encounter is with a kuo-toan war party instead.
D If within 6 miles of the kuo-toan shrine or other kuo-toan outpost, the encounter is with a band of kuo-toan pilgrims instead.
E If within 6 miles of the Vault of the Drow, the encounter is with a vrock, hezrou, or glabrezu demon instead.
Special Encounters
Beholders are generally friendly with the illithids and will aid them.
Bugbear slaver parties consist of 1d8+4 bugbear guards and 1d6+18 slaves. These groups are maintenance crews going about their duties of clearing paths and passages blocked by rockfalls or anything else. Use the Races of Slaves table (described below under drow merchant trains) to determine the composition of slaves.
Deep gnome squads are made up of relatives of common gnomes. A squad includes 1d4+1 deep gnome soldiers, 1d2 deep gnome sergeants, and 1 deep gnome lieutenant. Reclusive creatures, they hate the drow.
Drow merchant trains are associated with one of the various drow merchant clans, and almost all drow on the train will bear a brooch identifying their clan allegiance. Often this brooch is well hidden. To randomly determine clan affiliation, roll on the following Brooches of the Merchant Clans table.
Brooches of the Merchant Clans
| 1d20 | Brooch description | Allied Noble House |
|---|
| 1–2 | Bars, 4 (pewter) | Eilservs |
| 3 | Bone, white enameled | Eilservs |
| 4 | Chain links (3), brass | Tormtor |
| 5 | Crescent, silver | Aleval |
| 6–7 | Gem, red enameled | Despana |
| 8 | Hook, black iron | Kilsek |
| 9 | Horsetail mushroom, pink enameled | Noquar |
| 10 | Lozenge, green enameled | Everhate |
| 11 | Morel mushroom, white enameled | Godeep |
| 12 | Mushrooms (2), yellow enameled | Noquar |
| 13–14 | Puffball mushroom, tan enameled | Kilsek |
| 15–16 | Prism, blue enameled | Tormtor |
| 17 | Shelf fungi, russet enameled | Despana |
| 18 | Star, lilac enameled (5-pointed) | Eilservs * |
| 19 | Urn, violet enameled | None ** |
| 20 | Whip, bronze coiled | Eilservs |
* inclination only, no formal alliance
** currently uncommitted, no inclination
The merchant trains are found in three different sizes, which determines the number and composition of its members. It also determines the chance of the train carrying valuables other than the usual trade goods.
- Small train: 1d2 drow merchants, 2 drow troopers, 1 drow leader, 4 bugbear guards, 1d4+4 slave bearers, 1d2 pack lizards. The train has a 30% chance of carrying valuables; if present, roll once on the Merchants’ Valuables table below.
- Medium train: 1d3 drow merchants, 3 drow troopers, 2 drow leaders, 6 bugbear guards, 1d8+8 slave bearers, 1d2+2 pack lizards. The train has a 45% chance of carrying valuables; if present, roll twice on the Merchants’ Valuables table below.
- Large train: 1d4 drow merchants, 4 drow troopers, 3 drow leaders, 8 bugbear guards, 1d8+16 slave bearers, 1d4+5 pack lizards. The train has a 75% chance of carrying valuables; if present, roll three times on the Merchants’ Valuables table below.
In addition to the normal (relatively worthless) goods (cloth, leathers, wood, foodstuffs, wine, etc.) typically found in a drow merchant train, some trains occasionally transport much more valuable items, as detailed on the following table. All ingots weigh 10 pounds each.
Merchants’ Valuables
| 1d100 | Valuables Carried |
|---|
| 01–45 | 110–300 silver ingots (worth 10 gp each) |
| 46–75 | 1d20+30 gold ingots (worth 100 gp each) |
| 76–80 | 1d4+6 platinum ingots (worth 500 gp each) |
| 81–83 | 1d4+1 mithril ingots (worth 2,500 gp each) |
| 84–85 | 1d4 adamantite ingots (worth 4,000 gp each) |
| 86–89 | 1d100 gems (base value 50 gp each) |
| 90–94 | 1d8+4 minor potions |
| 95–98 | 1d4 minor scrolls |
| 99–00 | 1 minor ring, rod, staff, wand, or wondrous item |
Each train includes slaves, which are a mixture of various races. Use the following Races of Slaves table to determine the exact types. Bearers are always leg-chained in files of up to six. Bugbear and troglodyte slaves are enslaved for disobedience, committing some error, etc.
Races of Slaves
| 1d20 | Race of Slave |
|---|
| 1 | bugbear |
| 2 | dwarf |
| 3 | elf |
| 4–5 | gnoll |
| 6 | goblin |
| 7 | half-elf |
| 8–9 | half-orc |
| 10–12 | hobgoblin |
| 13–17 | human |
| 18–19 | orc |
| 20 | troglodyte |
Drow patrols in the underworld include three types—all-male, all-female, and mixed (drow and other creatures). The number and type of non-drow troops are determined by the size of the passage in which they are encountered.
- drow patrol, male: 1d4+6 drow troopers, 1 drow leader, 1 drow commander
- drow patrol, female: 1d4+6 drow elite troopers, 1 drow elite leader, 1 drow elite commander
- drow patrol with bugbears: 2 drow troopers, 1 drow leader, 1d3+3 bugbear guards
- drow patrol with trogs: 2 drow troopers, 1 drow leader, 2 trolls, 1d3+1 trog guards
- drow patrol with ghouls: 2 drow troopers, 1 drow leader, 1d4+2 underworld ghouls, 3 underworld ghasts
Nearly every drow wears a brooch indicating his or her allegiance with a noble house. Whenever such brooches are left to random determination, use the following table to find the exact type and determination.
Brooches of the Noble Houses
| 1d8 | Brooch description | Noble House |
|---|
| 1 | Crossbow, platinum | Godeep |
| 2 | Daggers, silver (crossed) | Everhate |
| 3 | Javelin, electrum | Tormtor |
| 4 | Mace, adamantite | Despana |
| 5 | Nightmare’s head, bronze | Noquar |
| 6 | Staff, copper | Eilservs |
| 7 | Sword, mithril | Kilsek |
| 8 | Wand, gold | Aleval |
Ghoul packs are drow connected and consist of 1d4+6 underworld ghouls and 1d2+1 underworld ghasts. They report to the female drow nobles and serve Lolth.
Giant ants are encounters with 1d4+8 giant underworld worker ants and 1 giant underworld soldier ant
Illithid agents are exploring and observing, as the mind flayers wish to expand into this area despite drow resistance to this aim, although they do not wish any open conflict at this time. In the primary and secondary tunnels, such groups consist of 1d2 illithids and 1d4+1 wererats, while in the tertiary tunnels such groups comprise 1d4+1 illithids.
Kuo-toan pilgrims include 1d6+4 kuo-toan pilgrims, 1d4+1 kuo-toan soldiers, 1 kuo-toan patrol leader, 1 kuo-toan monitor, 2 kuo-toan priests, and 1d4+10 slaves bearing shell offerings to the Sea Mother and equipment (food, clothing, etc.).
Kuo-toan clerics include 1d6+3 kuo-toan soldiers, 2 kuo-toan patrol leaders, 3 kuo-toan priests, 1 kuo-toan lama, and 1d4+4 slave bearers carrying supplies and fire beetle abdomen lights. The group will be going to or coming from the shrine.
Kuo-toan war parties includes 1d4+4 kuo-toan soldiers, 2 kuo-toan patrol leaders, 2 kuo-toan whips, 2 kuo-toan monitors, 1 kuo-toan priest-lord, and 12 slave bearers with miscellaneous gear and equipment (who can also be eaten if the need arises).
Packs of giant spiders consist of 2d4 giant underworld spiders. These fiendish horrors will not attack drow of any sort, and they are able to converse with and will obey drow female clerics who serve the demoness Lolth. Killing of spiders is a sacrilege to all drow and incurs their enmity and wrath. (30% of all drow encountered are cryptic worshippers of the Elder Elemental God, and will be disposed to ignore arachnid slayers.) Spiders attacked but not exterminated will hasten to inform their mistress that there are enemies approaching.
Shadow spies consist of 1d4+1 greater shadows. These undead are servants of the drow, for they are the major creations of Lolth.
Shrieking patches are fungal infestations consisting of 1d3+2 shriekers and 1d4+1 baneful violet fungi
Trog bands consist of 1d3 trolls and 1d4+6 trog guards. They are drow servants, usually checking on something specific or going to report for service.
Creature Statistics
Ancient Gibbering Mouther CR 9
Advanced elite gibbering mouther
N Large aberration
Monster Manual 126
Init +5; Senses darkvision 60 ft.; Listen +10, Spot +15
Languages Undercommon (but seldom say anything other than gibberish)
AC 20, touch 10, flat-footed 19
hp 191 (12 HD); DR 5/bludgeoning
Fort +15, Ref +7, Will +10
Immune critical hits; can’t be flanked
Spd 10 ft., swim 20 ft.
Melee 6 bites +12 (1d2+3), spittle +9 ranged touch (1d6 acid plus blindness)
Space 10 ft.; Reach 5 ft.
Special Attacks blood drain, gibbering, ground manipulation, improved grab, spittle, swallow whole
Str 16, Dex 12, Con 32, Int 4, Wis 15, Cha 16
Base Atk +9; Grp +16
Feats Ability Focus (gibbering), Alertness, Improved Initiative, Lightning Reflexes, Weapon Focus (bite)
Skills Listen +10, Spot +15, Swim +21
SQ amorphous
Amorphous (Ex) Not subject to critical hits, cannot be flanked.
Blood Drain (Ex) A swallowed opponent automatically takes 1d6 points of Constitution damage each round.
Gibbering (Su) As soon as a mouther spots something edible, it begins a constant gibbering as a free action. All creatures (other than mouthers) within a 60-foot spread must succeed on a DC 21 Will save or be affected as though by a confusion spell for 1d2 rounds. This is a sonic mind-affecting compulsion effect. A creature that successfully saves cannot be affected by the same gibbering mouther’s gibbering for 24 hours.
Ground Manipulation (Su) At will, as a standard action, a gibbering mouther can cause stone and earth in all adjacent squares to become a morass akin to quicksand. Softening earth, sand, or the like takes 1 round, while stone takes 2 rounds. Anyone other than the mouther in that area must take a move-equivalent action to avoid becoming mired (treat as being pinned).
Improved Grab (Ex) To use this ability, a gibbering mouther must hit a Large or smaller foe with a bite attack. It can then attempt to start a grapple as a free action without provoking an attack of opportunity.
Spittle (Ex) As a free action every round, a gibbering mouther fires a stream of spittle at one opponent within 30 feet. The mouther makes a ranged touch attack. if it hits, it deals 1d6 points of acid damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 27 Fortitude save or be blinded for 1d4 rounds. Eyeless creatures are immune to the blinding effect, but are still subject to the acid damage.
Swallow Whole (Ex) The gibbering mouther can attempt to swallow a grappled opponent of Medium or smaller size by making a successful grapple check. (The gibbering mouther doesn’t actually "swallow" the opponent—it engulfs it within its amorphous form—but the effect is essentially the same.) Once inside, the gibbering mouther can use its blood drain ability. A swallowed creature can cut its way out by dealing 10 points of damage to the gibbering mouther (same AC). The gibbering mouther’s body can hold 1 Large, 2 Medium, 8 Small, 32 Tiny, 128 Diminutive, or 512 Fine creatures.
Baneful Violet Fungus CR 3
Advanced elite violet fungus
N Medium plant
Monster Manual 113
Init +0; Senses low-light vision; Listen +1, Spot +1
AC 14, touch 10, flat-footed 13
hp 54 (6 HD)
Fort +11, Ref +2, Will +3
Immune plant traits
Spd 10 ft.
Melee 4 tentacles +10 (1d6+4 plus poison)
Space 5 ft.; Reach 10 ft.
Special Attacks poison (DC 19, 1d4 Str/1d4 Str)
Str 18, Dex 10, Con 22, Int —, Wis 13, Cha 8
Base Atk +4; Grp +10
Plant Traits Immune to critical hits, mind-affecting spells and abilities, paralysis, poison, polymorph, sleep, and stunning.
Beholder CR 13
LE Large aberration
Monster Manual 25
Init +6; Senses all-around vision, darkvision 60 ft.; Listen +18, Spot +22
Aura antimagic (150 ft. cone)
Languages Beholder, Undercommon
AC 26, touch 11, flat-footed 24
hp 93 (11 HD)
Fort +9, Ref +5, Will +11
Immune flanking
Spd 5 ft., fly 20 ft. (good)
Melee bite +7 (2d4), 10 eye rays +9 ranged touch (various effects, see below)
Space 10 ft.; Reach 5 ft.
Str 10, Dex 14, Con 18, Int 17, Wis 15, Cha 15
Base Atk +8; Grp +12
Feats Alertness, Flyby Attack, Improved Initiative, Iron Will
Skills Hide +12, Knowledge (arcana) +17, Listen +18, Search +21, Spot +22, Survival +2 (+4 following tracks)
SQ flight
All-Around Vision (Ex) Beholders have a +4 racial bonus to Spot and Search checks, and can’t be flanked.
Antimagic Cone (Su) A beholder’s central eye continually produces a 150 ft. cone of antimagic that functions just like antimagic field (CL 13th). All magical and supernatural powers and effects within the cone are suppressed—even the beholder’s own eye rays. Once each round, during its turn, the beholder decides whether the antimagic cone is active or not (the beholder deactivates the cone by shutting its central eye).
Eye Rays (Su) Each of the ten small eyes can produce a magical ray once a round as a free action. During a single round, the creature can aim only three eye rays at targets in any 90-degree arc (up, forward, backward, left, right, or down). The remaining eyes must aim at targets in other arcs or not at all. A beholder can pivot its body each round to change which rays it can bring to bear in any given arc
Each eye’s effect resembles a spell cast by a 13th-level caster, but follows the rules for a ray. Each ray has a range of 150 feet and a save DC of 17. The ten eye rays include:
- Charm Monster: Will negates.
- Charm Person: Will negates.
- Disintegrate: Fort negates.
- Fear: Will negates; single target only.
- Finger of Death: On a failed Fortitude save, the target dies. On a success it takes 3d6+11 points of damage.
- Flesh to Stone: Fort negates.
- Inflict Moderate Wounds: 2d8+10 points of damage (Will DC 17 half).
- Sleep: Affects any one creature, regardless of Hit Dice (Will DC 17 negates).
- Slow: Will negates; single target only.
- Telekinesis: Moves objects or creatures that weigh up to 325 pounds (Will DC 17 negates).
Flight (Ex) A beholder can fly at a speed of 20 ft. and has a permanent feather fall effect (as the spell) with personal range.
Bodak CR 8
CE Medium undead (extraplanar)
Monster Manual 28
Init +6; Senses darkvision 60 ft.; Listen +11, Spot +11
Languages Undercommon
AC 20, touch 12, flat-footed 18
hp 58 (9 HD); DR 10/cold iron
Fort +3, Ref +5, Will +7
Immune electricity; undead traits; Resist acid 10, fire 10
Weakness vulnerability to sunlight
Spd 20 ft.
Melee slam +6 (1d8+1)
Special Attacks death gaze (DC 15)
Str 13, Dex 15, Con —, Int 6, Wis 12, Cha 12
Base Atk +4; Grp +5
Feats Alertness, Dodge, Improved Initiative, Weapon Focus (slam)
Skills Listen +11, Move Silently +10, Spot +11
Death Gaze (Su) Death, range 30 feet, Fortitude DC 15 negates. Humanoids who die from this attack are transformed into bodaks 24 hours later.
Vulnerability to Sunlight (Ex) Each round of exposure to the direct rays of the sun deals 1 point of damage to the creature.
Undead Traits Immune to ability damage to Str, Dex or Con, ability drain, critical hits, death effects, death from massive damage, disease, energy drain, exhaustion, fatigue, mind-affecting spells and abilities, necromancy effects, nonlethal damage, paralysis, poison, sleep, stunning, and any effect that requires a Fortitude save (unless it also affects objects or is harmless.
Bugbear Guard CR 5
Male bugbear warrior 4
CE Medium humanoid (goblinoid)
Monster Manual 29
Init +1; Senses darkvision 60 ft., scent; Listen +2, Spot +1
Languages Undercommon, Goblin
AC 22, touch 11, flat-footed 21
hp 41 (7 HD)
Fort +10, Ref +3, Will +2
Spd 30 ft.
Melee +1 morningstar +10/+5 (1d8+4)
Ranged mwk spear +8 (1d8+3/x3)
Str 16, Dex 12, Con 13, Int 10, Wis 10, Cha 9
Base Atk +6; Grp +9
Feats Blind-Fight, Endurance, Great Fortitude
Skills Climb +8, Hide +2, Listen +2, Move Silently +6, Search +2, Spot +1, Survival +0
Possessions +1 chain shirt, +1 heavy steel shield, +1 morningstar, 2 masterwork spears
Scent (Ex) Can detect approaching enemies, sniff out hidden foes, and track by sense of smell.
Chuul CR 7
Large aberration (aquatic)
Monster Manual 35
Init +7; Senses darkvision 60 ft.; Listen +11, Spot +11
Languages Undercommon
AC 22, touch 12, flat-footed 19
hp 93 (11 HD)
Fort +7, Ref +6, Will +9
Immune poison
Spd 30 ft., swim 20 ft.
Melee 2 claws +12 (2d6+5)
Space 10 ft.; Reach 5 ft.
Special Attacks constrict (3d6+5), improved grab, paralytic tentacles (DC 19)
Str 20, Dex 16, Con 18, Int 10, Wis 14, Cha 5
Base Atk +8; Grp +17
Feats Alertness, Blind-Fight, Combat Reflexes, Improved Initiative
Skills Hide +13, Listen +11, Spot +11, Swim +13 (+21 to perform some special action or avoid a hazard)
SQ amphibious
Amphibious (Ex) Although chuuls are aquatic, they can survive indefinitely on land.
Constrict (Ex) On a successful grapple check, a chuul deals 3d6+5 points of damage.
Improved Grab (Ex) To use this ability, a chuul must hit with a claw attack. It can then attempt to start a grapple as a free action without provoking an attack of opportunity. If it wins the grapple check, it establishes a hold and can constrict or on its next turn transfer a grabbed opponent to its tentacles.
Paralytic Tentacles (Ex) A chuul can transfer grabbed victims from a claw to its tentacles as a move action. The tentacles grapple with the same strength as the claw but deal no damage. However, they exude a paralytic secretion. Anyone held in the tentacles must succeed on a DC 19 Fortitude save each round on the chuul’s turn or be paralyzed for 6 rounds. While held in the tentacles, paralyzed or not, a victim automatically takes 1d8+2 points of damage each round from the creature’s mandibles.
Cloaker CR 5
CN Large aberration
Monster Manual 36
Init +7; Senses darkvision 60 ft.; Listen +13, Spot +13
Languages Undercommon
AC 19, touch 12, flat-footed 16
hp 45 (6 HD)
Fort +5, Ref +5, Will +7
Spd 10 ft., fly 40 ft. (average)
Melee tail slap +8 (1d6+5), bite +3 (1d4+2)
Space 10 ft.; Reach 10 ft. (5 ft. with bite)
Special Attacls engulf, moan
Str 21, Dex 16, Con 17, Int 14, Wis 15, Cha 15
Base Atk +4; Grp +13
Feats Alertness, Combat Reflexes, Improved Initiative
Skills Hide +8, Listen +13, Move Silently +12, Spot +13
SQ shadow shift
Engulf (Ex) A cloaker can try to wrap a Medium or smaller creature in its body as a standard action. The cloaker attempts a grapple that does not provoke an attack of opportunity. If it wins the grapple check, it establishes a hold and bites the engulfed victim with a +4 bonus on its attack roll. It can still use its whip-like tail to strike at other targets. Attacks that hit an engulfing cloaker deal half their damage to the monster and half to the trapped victim.
Moan (Ex) A cloaker can emit a dangerous subsonic moan as a standard action. By changing the frequency, the cloaker can cause one of four effects. Cloakers are immune to these sonic, mind-affecting attacks. Unless otherwise specified, a creature that successfully saves against one of these effects cannot be affected by the same moan effect from the same cloaker for 24 hrs.
- Unnerve: -2 penalty on attack and damage rolls, 60-foot spread, no save. Those forced to hear the moan for more than 6 consecutive rounds must succeed on a DC 15 Will save or enter a trance, unable to attack or defend themselves until the moaning stops.
- Fear: Panicked for 2 rounds, 30-foot spread, Will DC 15 negates.
- Nausea: Knocked prone and nauseated for 1d4+1 rounds, 30-foot cone, Fort DC 15 negates.
- Stupor: Hold monster as the spell for 5 rounds, single creature within 30 ft., Fort DC 15 negates. Even after a successful save, the creature must repeat the save if the cloaker uses this effect again.
Shadow Shift (Su) A cloaker can manipulate shadows. This ability is effective only in shadowy areas and has three possible effects:
- Obscure Vision: The cloaker gains concealment (20% miss chance) for 1d4 rounds.
- Dancing Images: mirror image as the spell (caster level 6th).
- Silent Image: silent image as the spell (DC 15, caster level 6th).
Deep Gargoyle CR 5
Advanced elite gargoyle
CE Medium monstrous humanoid (earth)
Monster Manual 113
Init +3; Senses darkvision 60 ft.; Listen +6, Spot +6
Languages Terran, Undercommon
AC 17, touch 13, flat-footed 14
hp 71 (6 HD); DR 10/magic
Fort +7, Ref +7, Will +5
Spd 40 ft., fly 60 ft. (average)
Melee 2 claws +10 (1d6+4), bite +8 (1d6+2), gore +8 (1d6+2)
Str 18, Dex 17, Con 23, Int 6, Wis 12, Cha 4
Base Atk +6; Grp +10
Feats Improved Natural Attack (claws), Multiattack, Toughness
Skills Hide +8 (+16 against a background of stone), Listen +6, Spot +6
SQ freeze
Freeze (Ex) An observer must succeed on a DC 20 Spot check to notice the gargoyle is really alive.
Deep Gnome Lieutenant CR 5
Male svirfneblin warrior 5
N Small humanoid (gnome)
Monster Manual 132
Init +2; Senses darkvision 120 ft., low-light vision; Listen +4, Spot +4
Languages Gnome, Common, Undercommon
AC 24, touch 17, flat-footed 18
hp 30 (5 HD)
Fort +7, Ref +5, Will +3
SR 16
Spd 15 ft.
Melee +1 heavy pick +6 (1d4+1/x4)
Ranged mwk dart +9 (1d3)
Spell-Like Abilities (CL 5th) 1/day—blindness/deafness (DC 13), blur, disguise self
Str 11, Dex 14, Con 12, Int 10, Wis 11, Cha 4
Base Atk +5; Grp +1
Feats Alertness, Toughness
Skills Cimb -2, Hide +7 (+9 underground), Listen +4, Search +0 (+2 to notice unusual stonework), Spot +4
SQ gnome traits, nondetection, stonecunning
Possessions +1 banded mail, +1 buckler, +1 heavy pick, +1 dagger, 4 masterwork darts, 4d6 gems (10 gp each)
Gnome Traits (Ex) +1 racial bonus on attack rolls against kobolds and goblinoids.
Nondetection (Su) Continuous nondetection as the spell (CL 5th).
Stonecunning A deep gnome who merely comes within 10 feet of unusual stonework can make a Search check as though actively searching, and can use the Search skill to find stonework traps as a rogue can. A svirfneblin can also intuit depth, sensing the approximate distance underground as naturally as a human can sense which way is up.
Deep Gnome Sergeant CR 4
Male svirfneblin warrior 4
N Small humanoid (gnome)
Monster Manual 132
Init +2; Senses darkvision 120 ft., low-light vision; Listen +4, Spot +4
Languages Gnome, Common, Undercommon
AC 26, touch 17, flat-footed 20
hp 24 (4 HD)
Fort +7, Ref +5, Will +3
SR 15
Spd 15 ft.
Melee +1 heavy pick +6 (1d4+1/x4)
Ranged mwk dart +8 (1d3)
Spell-Like Abilities (CL 4th) 1/day—blindness/deafness (DC 13), blur, disguise self
Str 11, Dex 14, Con 12, Int 10, Wis 11, Cha 4
Base Atk +4; Grp +0
Feats Alertness, Toughness
Skills Hide +7 (+9 underground), Listen +4, Search +0 (+2 to notice unusual stonework), Spot +4
SQ gnome traits, nondetection, stonecunning
Possessions +1 banded mail, +1 buckler, +1 heavy pick, 4 masterwork darts, dagger, 2d6 gems (10 gp each)
Gnome Traits (Ex) +1 racial bonus on attack rolls against kobolds and goblinoids.
Nondetection (Su) Continuous nondetection as the spell (CL 5th).
Stonecunning A deep gnome who merely comes within 10 feet of unusual stonework can make a Search check as though actively searching, and can use the Search skill to find stonework traps as a rogue can. A svirfneblin can also intuit depth, sensing the approximate distance underground as naturally as a human can sense which way is up.
Deep Gnome Soldier CR 3
Male svirfneblin warrior 3
N Small humanoid (gnome)
Monster Manual 132
Init +1; Senses darkvision 120 ft., low-light vision; Listen +4, Spot +4
Languages Gnome, Common, Undercommon
AC 25, touch 16, flat-footed 20
hp 19 (3 HD)
Fort +7, Ref +5, Will +4
SR 14
Spd 15 ft.
Melee mwk heavy pick +5 (1d4/x4)
Ranged mwk dart +6 (1d3)
Spell-Like Abilities (CL 3rd) 1/day—blindness/deafness (DC 13), blur, disguise self
Str 11, Dex 13, Con 12, Int 10, Wis 11, Cha 4
Base Atk +3; Grp -1
Feats Alertness, Toughness
Skills Hide +5 (+7 underground), Listen +4, Search +0 (+2 to notice unusual stonework), Spot +4
SQ gnome traits, nondetection, stonecunning
Possessions +1 banded mail, +1 buckler, cloak of resistance +1, masterwork heavy pick, 4 masterwork darts, dagger, 3d6 gems (10 gp each)
Gnome Traits (Ex) +1 racial bonus on attack rolls against kobolds and goblinoids.
Nondetection (Su) Continuous nondetection as the spell (CL 5th).
Stonecunning A deep gnome who merely comes within 10 feet of unusual stonework can make a Search check as though actively searching, and can use the Search skill to find stonework traps as a rogue can. A svirfneblin can also intuit depth, sensing the approximate distance underground as naturally as a human can sense which way is up.
Deepearth Serpent CR 9
Advanced elite dire snake
N Gargantuan animal
Monster Manual II 74
Init +11; Senses low-light vision, scent; Listen +11, Spot +11
AC 22, touch 13, flat-footed 15
hp 191 (16 HD)
Fort +17, Ref +18, Will +12
Spd 30 ft., climb 20 ft., swim 20 ft.
Melee bite +21 (3d6+21 plus poison)
Space 20 ft.; Reach 15 ft.
Special Attacks constrict 2d6+21, improved grab, poison (DC 27, 1d8 Con/1d8 Con)
Str 38, Dex 27, Con 24, Int 1, Wis 14, Cha 10
Base Atk +12; Grp +38
Feats Ability Focus (poison), Alertness, Endurance, Improved Initiative, Skill Focus (Hide), Toughness
Skills Balance +19, Climb +23, Hide +10, Listen +11, Spot +11, Survival +2, Swim +22
Constrict (Ex) On a successful grapple check, a deepearth serpent deals 2d6+21 points of damage.
Improved Grab (Ex) To use this ability, a deepearth serpent must hit with its bite attack. It can then attempt to start a grapple as a free action without provoking an attack of opportunity. If it wins the grapple check, it establishes a hold and can constrict.
Scent (Ex) A deepearth serpent can detect approaching enemies, sniff out hidden foes, and track by sense of smell.
Delver CR 9
N Huge aberration
Monster Manual 39
Init +5; Senses darkvision 60 ft., tremorsense 60 ft.; Listen +20, Spot +20
Languages Terran, Undercommon
AC 24, touch 9, flat-footed 23
hp 145 (15 HD)
Fort +12, Ref +6, Will +11
Immune acid
Spd 30 ft., burrow 10 ft.
Melee 2 slams +17 (1d6+8 plus 2d6 acid)
Space 15 ft.; Reach 10 ft.
Special Attacks corrosive slime
Str 27, Dex 13, Con 21, Int 14, Wis 14, Cha 12
Base Atk +11; Grp +27
Feats Alertness, Blind-Fight, Great Fortitude, Improved Initiative, Power Attack, Toughness
Skills Knowledge (dungeoneering) +14, Knowledge (nature) +4, Listen +20, Move Silently +17, Spot +20, Survival +14 (+16 underground)
SQ stone shape
Corrosive Slime (Ex) A delver produces a mucus-like slime that contains a highly corrosive substance. The slime is particularly effective against stone. A delver’s mere touch deals 2d6 points of acid damage to organic creatures or objects. Against metallic creatures or objects, a delver’s slime deals 4d8 points of damage, and against stony creatures (including earth elementals) or objects it deals 8d10 points of damage. A slam attack by a delver leaves a patch of slime that deals 2d6 points of damage on contact and another 2d6 points of damage in each of the next 2 rounds. A large quantity (at least a quart) of water or weak acid, such as vinegar, washes off the slime. An opponent’s armor and clothing dissolve and become useless immediately unless the wearer succeeds on a DC 22 Reflex save. Weapons that strike a delver also dissolve immediately unless the wielder succeeds on a DC 22 Reflex save. A creature attacking a delver with natural weapons takes damage from its slime each time an attack hits unless the creature succeeds on a DC 22 Reflex save.
Stone Shape (Ex) A delver can alter its slime to temporarily soften stone instead of dissolving it. Once every 10 minutes, a delver can soften and shape up to 25 cubic feet of stone, as a stone shape spell (caster level 15th).
Tremorsense (Ex) A delver is sensitive to vibrations in the ground and can automatically pinpoint the location of anything that is in contact with the ground.
Devourer CR 11
NE Large undead (extraplanar)
Monster Manual 58
Init +4; Senses darkvision 60 ft.; Listen +18, Spot +18
Languages Undercommon
AC 24, touch 9, flat-footed 24
hp 78 (12 HD)
Fort +4, Ref +4, Will +11
Immune spell deflection; undead traits; SR 21
Spd 30 ft.
Melee 2 claws +15 (1d6+9)
Space 10 ft.; Reach 10 ft.
Special Attacks energy drain, trap essence
Spell-Like Abilities (CL 18th) 1/round—confusion (DC 17), control undead (DC 20), ghoul touch (DC 15), lesser planar ally, ray of enfeeblement (DC 14), spectral hand, suggestion (DC 16), true seeing
Str 28, Dex 10, Con —, Int 16, Wis 16, Cha 17
Base Atk +6; Grp +19
Feats Blind-Fight, Combat Casting, Combat Expertise, Improved Initiative, Weapon Focus (claw)
Skills Climb +24, Concentration +18 (+22 casting defensively), Diplomacy +5, Jump +24, Listen +18, Move Silently +15, Search +10, Sense Motive +11, Spot +18, Survival +3 (+5 following tracks)
Energy Drain (Su) Living creatures hit by a devourer’s claw attack or spectral hand ability gain one negative level. The DC is 19 for the Fortitude save to remove a negative level.
Spell Deflection (Su) The trapped essence provides a measure of magical protection. If any of the following spells are cast at the devourer and overcome its spell resistance, they affect the imprisoned essence instead: banishment, chaos hammer, confusion, crushing despair, detect thoughts, dispel evil, dominate person, fear, geas/quest, holy word, hypnosis, imprisonment, magic jar, maze, suggestion, trap the soul, or any form of charm or compulsion. In many cases, this deflection effectively neutralizes the spell. Some of these effects might eliminate the trapped essence, depriving the devourer of its spell-like abilities until it can consume another victim.
Trap Essence (Su) The devourer is named for its ability to consume an enemy’s life essence. To do so, it must forgo its normal melee attacks and make a trap essence attack. This requires a normal attack roll but deals no damage. The affected creature must succeed at a DC 19 Fortitude save or die instantly. A slain creature’s essence is trapped within the devourer’s ribs, and the tiny figure takes on that victim’s features. The trapped essence cannot be raised or resurrected, but a limited wish, miracle, or wish spell frees it, as does destroying the devourer. A devourer can hold only one essence at a time.
The trapped essence provides a devourer with enough power to use five spell-like abilities for each Hit Die or level of the trapped creature. As this energy is expended, the twisted soul fades away until it evaporates completely. The trapped essence gains one negative level for every five times the devourer uses one of its spell-like abilities. When the essence’s number of negative levels equals the creature’s total Hit Dice or level, the essence is destroyed. If an essence is freed, the restored creature must succeed on a DC 19 Fortitude save for each negative level or lose that level permanently.
At the start of any encounter, the trapped essence within a devourer is assumed to have 3d4+3 levels (enough fuel for thirty to seventy-five uses).
Undead Traits Immune to ability damage to Str, Dex or Con, ability drain, critical hits, death effects, death from massive damage, disease, energy drain, exhaustion, fatigue, mind-affecting spells and abilities, necromancy effects, nonlethal damage, paralysis, poison, sleep, stunning, and any effect that requires a Fortitude save (unless it also affects objects or is harmless.
Drider CR 7
CE Large aberration
Monster Manual 89
Init +2; Senses darkvision 60 ft.; Listen +9, Spot +9
Languages Common, Elven, Undercommon
AC 17, touch 11, flat-footed 15
hp 45 (6 HD)
Fort +5, Ref +4, Will +8
SR 17
Spd 30 ft., climb 15 ft.
Melee 2 daggers +3 (1d6+2/19–20, 1d6+1/19–20), bite +1 (1d4+1 plus poison)
Ranged shortbow +5 (1d8/x3)
Space 10 ft.; Reach 5 ft.
Special Attacks poison (DC 16; 1d6 Str/1d6 Str)
Sorcerer Spells Known (CL 6th)
3rd (4/day)—lightning bolt (DC 16)
2nd (6/day)—invisibility, web (DC 15)
1st (7/day)—mage armor, magic missile, ray of enfeeblement (+6 ranged touch), silent image
0 (6/day)—daze, detect magic, ghost sound, mage hand, ray of frost, read magic, resistance
Spell-Like Abilities (CL 6th) 1/day—dancing lights (DC 13), clairaudience and clairvoyance, darkness, detect good, detect law, detect magic, dispel magic, faerie fire, levitate, suggestion (DC 16)
Str 15, Dex 15, Con 16, Int 15, Wis 16, Cha 16
Base Atk +4; Grp +10
Feats Combat Casting, Two-Weapon Fighting, Weapon Focus (bite)
Skills Climb +14, Concentration +9, Hide +10, Listen +9, Move Silently +12, Spot +9
Possessions daggers, shortbow, arrows (40)
Poison (Ex) Injury, Fortitude DC 16, Initial and secondary damage 1d6 Strength.
Drow Elite Commander CR 8
Female drow cleric 7 (Lolth)
CE Medium humanoid (elf)
Monster Manual 103
Init +3; Senses darkvision 120 ft.; Listen +6, Spot +6
Languages Common, Elven, Undercommon
AC 20, touch 13, flat-footed 17
hp 35 (7 HD)
Fort +5, Ref +5, Will +9 (+11 vs. spells or spell-like abilities, +13 vs. enchantments)
Immune sleep; SR 18
Weakness light blindness
Spd 30 ft.
Melee +1 light mace +6 (1d6+1)
Special Attacks rebuke undead 5/day (+2, 2d6+9 HD, 7th), rebuke spiders 5/day (+2, 2d6+9 HD, 7th)
Typical Spells Prepared (CL 7th)
4th—armor of darkness D (+4 deflection bonus to AC and +2 on saving throws against any holy, good, or light spells or effects for 70 minutes), poison (+5 melee touch, DC 18), tongues
3rd—blacklight D (creates 20-ft.-radius emanation of total darkness impenetrable to normal vision and darkvision for 7 rounds; the caster can see normally within the blacklit area), blindness (DC 17), deeper darkness, prayer
2nd—blindness D (DC 16), darkness, hold person (2, DC 16), silence (DC 16)
1st—cause fear (DC 15), cause light wounds (+5 melee touch), command (DC 15), cure light wounds (2), spider climb D
0—cure minor wounds (2), detect magic, inflict minor wounds (2, +5 melee touch), resistance
D Domain spell
Domains Darkness, Spiders
Spell-Like Abilities (CL 7th) 1/day—clairaudience/clairvoyance, dancing lights, discern lie (DC 16), dispel magic, faerie fire, suggestion (DC 15), veil of shadows
Str 10, Dex 16, Con 10, Int 10, Wis 18, Cha 15
Base Atk +5; Grp +5
Feats Blind-Fight, Combat Casting, Craft Wondrous Item, Lolth’s Blessing
Skills Concentration +10 (+14 casting defensively), Diplomacy +5, Hide +3 (+8 with cloak drawn), Knowledge (arcana) +3, Listen +6, Move Silently +8, Search +2, Spellcraft +4, Spot +6
SQ drow traits
Possessions scroll of deeper darkness, dispel magic, and hold person, potion of resist fire 20, drow cloak, drow boots, +1 mithral shirt, +1 buckler, +1 light mace, masterwork dagger, periapt of wisdom +2, drow brooch, 5 pp
Drow Elite Leader CR 6
Female drow elf fighter 5
CE Medium humanoid (elf)
Monster Manual 103
Init +4; Senses darkvision 120 ft.; Listen +5, Spot +4
Languages Common, Elven, Undercommon
AC 21, touch 14, flat-footed 17
hp 37 (5 HD)
Fort +5, Ref +5, Will +2 (+4 vs. spells or spell-like abilities, +6 vs. enchantments)
Immune sleep; SR 16
Weakness light blindness
Spd 35 ft.
Melee +1 short sword +11 (1d6+3/19–20 plus poison)
Ranged mwk hand crossbow +10 (1d4/19–20 plus poison)
Special Attacks poison (DC 13, unconsciousness 1 minute/unconsciousness 2d4 hours)
Spell-Like Abilities (CL 5th) 1/day—dancing lights, faerie fire, veil of shadows
Str 10, Dex 18, Con 12, Int 10, Wis 13, Cha 14
Base Atk +5; Grp +5
Feats Dash, Stealthy, Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus (short sword), Weapon Specialization (short sword)
Skills Hide +8, Listen +5, Move Silently +7, Search +4, Spot +4
SQ drow traits
Possessions potion of spider climb, 2 potions of cure light wounds, +1 mithral shirt, +1 buckler, +1 short sword, masterwork dagger, masterwork hand crossbow and 10 bolts, drow poison (5 doses), drow brooch, 147 gp
Drow Elite Trooper CR 4
Female drow elf fighter 3
CE Medium humanoid (elf)
Monster Manual 103
Init +3; Senses darkvision 120 ft.; Listen +5, Spot +4
Languages Common, Elven, Undercommon
AC 18, touch 13, flat-footed 15
hp 23 (3 HD)
Fort +4, Ref +4, Will +2 (+4 vs. spells or spell-like abilities, +6 vs. enchantments)
Immune sleep; SR 14
Weakness light blindness
Spd 35 ft.
Melee +1 short sword +8 (1d6+1/19–20 plus poison)
Ranged hand crossbow +6 (1d4/19–20 plus poison/19–20)
Special Attacks poison (DC 13, unconsciousness 1 minute/unconsciousness 2d4 hours)
Spell-Like Abilities (CL 3rd) 1/day—dancing lights, faerie fire, veil of shadows
Str 10, Dex 17, Con 12, Int 10, Wis 13, Cha 14
Base Atk +3; Grp +3
Feats Dash, Stealthy, Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus (short sword)
Skills Hide +7, Listen +5, Move Silently +5, Search +3, Spot +4
SQ drow traits
Possessions mithral shirt, masterwork buckler, +1 short sword, masterwork dagger, hand crossbow and 10 bolts, drow poison (4 doses), drow brooch, 22 gp
Drow Commander CR 7
Male drow fighter 1/wizard 5
CE Medium humanoid (elf)
Monster Manual 103
Init +7; Senses darkvision 120 ft.; Listen +5, Spot +4
Languages Abyssal, Common, Draconic, Drow Sign Language, Elven, Goblin, Undercommon
AC 20, touch 13, flat-footed 17
hp 28 (6 HD)
Fort +3, Ref +4, Will +4 (+6 vs. spells or spell-like abilities, +8 vs. enchantments)
Immune sleep; SR 17
Weakness light blindness
Spd 30 ft.
Melee +1 short sword +7 (1d6+2/19–20 plus poison)
Ranged mwk hand crossbow +7 (1d4/19–20 plus poison)
Special Attacks poison (DC 13, unconsciousness 1 minute/unconsciousness 2d4 hours)
Spells Prepared (CL 5th, 10% spell failure)
3rd—fireball (DC 17), empowered magic missile
2nd—levitate, mirror image, web (DC 16)
1st—comprehend languages, magic missile (2), sleep (DC 15)
0—acid splash (+6 ranged touch), detect magic (2), detect poison
Spell-Like Abilities (CL 6th) 1/day—dancing lights, faerie fire, veil of shadows
Str 13, Dex 16, Con 10, Int 18, Wis 10, Cha 10
Base Atk +3; Grp +4
Feats Combat Casting, Empower Spell, Improved Initiative, Improved Toughness, Scribe Scroll, Weapon Finesse
Skills Concentration +8, Decipher Script +8, Hide +6 (+11 with cloak drawn), Knowledge (arcana) +8, Listen +5, Move Silently +6, Search +9, Spellcraft +8, Spot +4
SQ drow traits
Possessions scroll of darkness, invisibility, levitation, drow cloak, +1 mithral shirt, +1 buckler, +1 short sword, masterwork dagger, masterwork hand crossbow and 10 bolts, drow poison (5 doses), drow brooch, 1 pp
Spellbook all spells prepared plus 0—arcane mark, mage hand; 1—burning hands, shield; 2—spider climb; 3—tongues
Drow Leader CR 4
Male drow elf warrior 4
CE Medium humanoid (elf)
Monster Manual 103
Init +1; Senses darkvision 120 ft.; Listen +4, Spot +4
Languages Common, Elven, Undercommon
AC 17, touch 11, flat-footed 16
hp 18 (4 HD)
Fort +4, Ref +2, Will +0 (+2 vs. spells or spell-like abilities, +4 vs. enchantments)
Immune sleep; SR 15
Weakness light blindness
Spd 30 ft.
Melee +1 short sword +8 (1d6+3/19–20 plus poison)
Ranged mwk hand crossbow +7 (1d4/19–20 plus poison)
Special Attacks poison (DC 13, unconsciousness 1 minute/unconsciousness 2d4 hours)
Spell-Like Abilities (CL 4th) 1/day—dancing lights, faerie fire, veil of shadows
Str 14, Dex 13, Con 10, Int 12, Wis 9, Cha 10
Base Atk +4; Grp +6
Feats Weapon Focus (hand crossbow), Weapon Focus (short sword)
Skills Hide +3, Listen +4, Search +5, Spot +4
SQ drow traits
Possessions mithral shirt, +1 light steel shield, +1 short sword, masterwork dagger, masterwork hand crossbow and 10 bolts, drow poison (4 doses), drow brooch, 28 gp
Drow Merchant CR 6
Male drow elf cleric (Lolth) 4/fighter 1
CE Medium humanoid (elf)
Monster Manual 103
Init +0; Senses darkvision 120 ft.; Listen +5, Spot +5
Languages Abyssal, Common, Elven, Drow Sign Language, Goblin, Undercommon
AC 16, touch 10, flat-footed 17
hp 26 (5 HD)
Fort +7, Ref +1, Will +7 (+9 vs. spells or spell-like abilities, +11 vs. enchantments)
Immune sleep; SR 16
Weakness light blindness
Spd 30 ft.
Melee mwk light mace +6 (1d6+1)
Special Attacks rebuke undead 5/day (+1, 2d6+5 HD, 4th)
Spell-Like Abilities (CL 5th) 1/day—dancing lights, faerie fire, veil of shadows
Typical Spells Prepared (CL 4th)
2nd—cure moderate wounds, darkness, hold person (DC 15), spider climb D
1st—command (DC 14), cure light wounds (2), obscuring mist, summon swarm D
0—cure minor wounds, detect magic (2), detect poison, mending
D Domain spell
Domains Evil, Spider
Str 12, Dex 10, Con 11, Int 16, Wis 16, Cha 12
Base Atk +4; Grp +5
Feats Combat Casting, Combat Expertise, Craft Wondrous Item
Skills Appraise +6, Concentration +7 (+11 casting defensively), Diplomacy +4, Handle Animal +3, Hide +0 (+5 with cloak drawn), Knowledge (arcana) +8, Listen +5, Move Silently +5, Profession (merchant) +9, Ride +3, Search +5, Spellcraft +8, Spot +5
SQ drow traits
Possessions scroll of deeper darkness and dispel magic, drow cloak, drow boots, +1 mithral shirt, +1 buckler, masterwork light mace, masterwork dagger, drow brooch, 15 pp, 15 gp, 2 gems (100 gp)
Drow Trooper CR 2
Male drow elf warrior 2
CE Medium humanoid (elf)
Monster Manual 104
Init +1; Senses darkvision 120 ft.; Listen +3, Spot +3
Languages Common, Elven, Undercommon
AC 17, touch 11, flat-footed 16
hp 9 (2 HD)
Fort +3, Ref +1, Will -1 (+1 vs. spells or spell-like abilities, +3 vs. enchantments)
Immune sleep; SR 13
Weakness light blindness
Spd 30 ft.
Melee mwk short sword +5 (1d6+1/19–20 plus poison)
Ranged hand crossbow +4 (1d4/19–20 plus poison)
Special Attacks poison (DC 13, unconsciousness 1 minute/unconsciousness 2d4 hours)
Spell-Like Abilities (CL 2nd) 1/day—dancing lights, faerie fire, veil of shadows
Str 13, Dex 13, Con 10, Int 12, Wis 9, Cha 10
Base Atk +2; Grp +3
Feats Weapon Focus (short sword)
Skills Hide +3, Listen +3, Search +4, Spot +3
SQ drow traits
Possessions mithral shirt, +1 light steel shield, masterwork short sword, masterwork dagger, masterwork hand crossbow and 10 bolts, drow poison (4 doses), drow brooch, 3 gems (10 gp each), 20 pp
Elder Basidirond CR 9
Advanced elite basidirond
N Large plant
Tome of Horrors 29
Init +2; Senses tremorsense 60 ft.; Listen +1, Spot +1
AC 19, touch 11, flat-footed 17
hp 177 (15 HD)
Fort +16, Ref +7, Will +6
Immune cold, plant traits
Weakness vulnerability
Spd 20 ft.
Melee slam +20 (2d6+13 plus spores)
Special Attacks hallucination cloud (DC 24), spores (DC 24)
Str 28, Dex 14, Con 24, Int —, Wis 12, Cha 1
Base Atk +11; Grp +25
Hallucination Cloud (Ex) As a standard action, a basidirond can release a cloud of invisible spores in a 20-foot radius centered on its form. Creatures within the area must succeed on a DC 24 Fortitude save or be affected as by a confusion spell for as long as they remain in the cloud plus 1d4 rounds after leaving the area. A new save must be made each round a creature remains within the affected area.
Spores (Ex) A basidirond’s slam attack transfers poisonous spores to its opponent. A creature struck must succeed on a DC 24 Fortitude save or take 1d6 points of Constitution damage. Each round thereafter, for 15 rounds, the character must succeed on a DC 24 Fortitude save or take another 1 point of Constitution damage. If remove disease is cast on an affected character, the Constitution damage is halted.
Tremorsense (Ex) A basidirond can automatically sense the location of anything within 60 feet that is in contact with the ground.
Vulnerability (Ex) A basidirond takes no damage from a cold effect, but is slowed (as the spell) for 1 round per two caster levels. During this time, a basidirond cannot use its spores or hallucination cloud special attacks.
Plant Traits Immune to critical hits, mind-affecting spells and abilities, paralysis, poison, polymorph, sleep, and stunning.
Elder Black Pudding CR 12
N Gargantuan ooze
Monster Manual 201
Init -5; Senses blindsight 60 ft.; Listen -5, Spot -5
AC 1, touch 1, flat-footed 1
hp 290 (20 HD)
Fort +15, Ref +1, Will +1
Immune ooze traits; split
Spd 20 ft., climb 20 ft.
Space 20 ft.; Reach 20 ft.
Melee slam +19 (3d6+12 plus 3d6 acid)
Special Attacks acid (DC 21), constrict (2d8+12 plus 2d6 acid), improved grab
Str 26, Dex 1, Con 28, Int —, Wis 1, Cha 1
Base Atk +15; Grp +35
Skills Climb +16
Acid (Ex) The creature secretes a digestive acid that dissolves organic material and metal quickly, but does not affect stone. Any melee hit or constrict attack deals acid damage, and the opponent’s armor and clothing dissolve and become useless immediately unless they succeed on DC 21 Reflex saves. A metal or wooden weapon that strikes an elder black pudding also dissolves immediately unless it succeeds on a DC 21 Reflex save. The save DCs are Constitution-based. The pudding’s acidic touch deals 21 points of damage per round to wooden or metal objects, but the ooze must remain in contact with the object for 1 full round to deal this damage.
Blindsight (Ex) An ooze can ascertain prey by scent and vibration within 60 feet.
Constrict (Ex) An elder black pudding deals automatic slam and acid damage with a successful grapple check. The opponent’s clothing and armor take a -4 penalty on Reflex saves against the acid.
Improved Grab (Ex) To use this ability, an elder black pudding must hit with its slam attack. It can then attempt to start a grapple as a free action without provoking an attack of opportunity. If it wins the grapple check, it establishes a hold and can constrict.
Split (Ex) Slashing and piercing weapons deal no damage to an elder black pudding. Instead the creature splits into two identical puddings, each with half of the original’s current hit points (round down). A pudding with 10 hit points or less cannot be further split and dies if reduced to 0 hit points.
Ooze Traits Immune to critical hits, flanking, gaze attacks, mind-affecting spells and abilities, paralysis, poison, polymorph, sleep, stunning, visual attacks.
Elder Ochre Jelly CR 9
N Huge ooze
Monster Manual 202
Init -5; Senses blindsight 60 ft.; Listen -5, Spot -5
AC 6, touch 3, flat-footed 6
hp 243 (18 HD)
Fort +14, Ref -5, Will -1
Immune ooze traits; split
Spd 10 ft., climb 10 ft.
Melee slam +18 (2d6+12 plus 1d6 acid)
Space 10 ft.; Reach 5 ft.
Special Attacks acid, constrict (2d6+12 plus 1d6 acid), improved grab
Str 26, Dex 1, Con 26, Int -, Wis 1, Cha 1
Base Atk +12; Grp +28
Skills Climb +16
Acid (Ex) An ochre jelly secretes a digestive acid that dissolves only flesh. Any melee hit or constrict attack deals acid damage.
Blindsight (Ex) An ooze’s entire body is a primitive sensory organ that can ascertain prey by scent and vibration within 60 feet.
Constrict (Ex) An ochre jelly deals automatic slam and acid damage with a successful grapple check.
Improved Grab (Ex) To use this ability, an ochre jelly must hit with its slam attack. It can then attempt to start a grapple as a free action without provoking an attack of opportunity. If it wins the grapple check, it establishes a hold and can constrict.
Split (Ex) Slashing and piercing weapons and electricity attacks deal no damage to an ochre jelly. Instead the creature splits into two identical jellies, each with half of the original’s current hit points (round down). A jelly with 10 hit points or less cannot be further split and dies if reduced to 0 it points.
Ooze Traits Immune to critical hits, flanking, gaze attacks, mind-affecting spells and abilities, paralysis, poison, polymorph, sleep, stunning, visual attacks.
Elder Xorn CR 8
N Large outsider (extraplanar, earth)
Monster Manual 260
Init +0; Senses all-around vision, darkvision 60 ft., tremorsense 60 ft.; Listen +18, Spot +22
Languages Common, Terran
AC 25, touch 9, flat-footed 25
hp 130 (15 HD); DR 5/bludgeoning
Fort +13, Ref +9, Will +9
Immune cold, fire, flanking; Resist electricity 10
Spd 20 ft., burrow 20 ft.; earth glide
Melee bite +21 (4d8+7), 3 claws +19 (1d6+3)
Space 10 ft.; Reach 10 ft.
Str 25, Dex 10, Con 19, Int 10, Wis 11, Cha 10
Base Atk +15; Grp +21
Feats Awesome Blow, Cleave, Great Cleave, Improved Bull Rush, Multiattack, Power Attack, Toughness
Skills Hide +14, Intimidate +18, Knowledge (dungeoneering) +18, Listen +18, Move Silently +18, Search +22, Spot +22, Survival +18 (+20 following tracks or underground)
All-Around Vision (Ex) A xorn gas +4 racial bonus on Spot and Search checks and can’t be flanked.
Earth Glide (Ex) A xorn can glide through stone, dirt, or almost any other sort of earth except metal as easily as a fish swims through water. Its burrowing leaves behind no tunnel or hole, nor does it create any ripple or other signs of its presence. A move earth spell cast on an area containing a burrowing xorn flings the xorn back 30 feet, stunning the creature for 1 round unless it succeeds on a DC 15 Fortitude save.
Enormous Giant Slug CR 10
Advanced giant slug
N Huge vermin
Tome of Horrors 33
Init +0; Senses blindsight 60 ft.; Listen +0, Spot +0
AC 16, touch 8, flat-footed 16
hp 110 (20 HD)
Fort +13, Ref +6, Will +6
Immune blunt weapons, mind-affecting spells and abilities
Weakness salt
Spd 20 ft., burrow 10 ft.
Melee bite +18 (2d6+7)
Space 15 ft.; Reach 10 ft.
Special Attacks spit acid (DC 21)
Str 21, Dex 10, Con 12, Int —, Wis 10, Cha 2
Base Atk +15; Grp +28
Blindsight (Ex) Giant slugs have no visual organs but can ascertain all foes within 60 feet using sound, scent, and vibration.
Immune to Blunt Weapons (Ex) Due to its soft tissue and lack of bones, a giant slug takes no damage from bludgeoning attacks.
Salt Vulnerability (Ex) A giant slug is highly susceptible to salt, taking 1d8 points of damage per pound of salt.
Spit Acid (Ex) Stream of acid, 5 feet high, 5 feet wide, and 60 feet long, once per round, damage 4d8, Reflex half DC 21. Giant slugs are immune to their own acid and that of other giant slugs.
Giant Underworld Soldier Ant CR 4
Advanced giant soldier ant
N Large vermin
Monster Manual 284
Init -1; Senses scent; Listen +1, Spot +1
AC 17, touch 8, flat-footed 17
hp 53 (6 HD)
Fort +8, Ref +1, Will +3
Immune mind-affecting spells and abilities
Spd 50 ft., climb 20 ft.
Melee bite +9 (2d6+9)
Space 10 ft.; Reach 5 ft.
Special Attacks improved grab, acid sting
Str 22, Dex 8, Con 18, Int —, Wis 13, Cha 11
Base Atk +4; Grp +14
Feats Track
Skills Climb +14, Survival +1 (+5 when tracking by scent)
Acid Sting (Ex) A giant soldier ant has a stinger and an acid-producing gland in its abdomen. If it successfully grabs an opponent, it can attempt to sting each round (+11 attack bonus). A hit with the sting attack deals 1d6+1 points of piercing damage and 1d6 points of acid damage.
Improved Grab (Ex) To use this ability, a giant ant must hit with its bite attack. A giant soldier ant that wins the ensuing grapple check establishes a hold and can sting.
Scent (Ex) A giant ant can detect approaching enemies, sniff out hidden foes, and track by sense of smell.
Giant Underworld Spider CR 5
Advanced elite fiendish Large monstrous spider
CE Large magical beast (extraplanar)
Monster Manual 107, 288
Init +5; Senses darkvision 60 ft., tremorsense 60 ft.; Listen +1, Spot +5
Language Abyssal
AC 16, touch 14, flat-footed 11
hp 52 (7 HD); DR 5/magic
Fort +8, Ref +7, Will +3
Immune mind-affecting spells and abilities; Resist cold 5, fire 5; SR 12
Spd 30 ft., climb 20 ft.
Melee bite +7 (1d8+4 plus poison)
Space 10 ft.; Reach 5 ft.
Special Attacks poison (DC 16, 1d6 Str/1d6 Str), smite good 1/day (+7 dmg), web (+9 ranged touch)
Str 17, Dex 20, Con 16, Int 3, Wis 12, Cha 2
Base Atk +5; Grp +12
Skills Climb +11, Hide +3 (+11 when using webs), Jump +2, Move Silently +0 (+8 when using webs), Spot +4
Tremorsense (Ex) Can detect and pinpoint a creature or object within 60 ft. in contact with the ground, or within any range in contact with their webs.
Web (Ex) A spider strand is strong enough to support the spider and one Large creature. A giant underworld spider can throw a web eight times per day. This is similar to an attack with a net but has a maximum range of 50 feet, with a range increment of 10 feet, and is effective against targets up to Huge size. A creature can escape with a successful DC 16 Escape Artist check or burst it with a DC 20 Strength check, both are standard actions.
Giant underworld spiders often create sheets of webbing thirty feet square. They can position these sheets to snare flying creatures or to trap prey on the ground. Creatures must succeed on a DC 20 Spot check to notice a web or stumble into it and become trapped as by a successful web attack. Attempts to escape or burst the webbing gain a +5 bonus if the trapped creature has something to walk on or grab while pulling free. Each 5-foot section has the 12 hit points, and sheet webs have damage reduction 5/—. Giant underworld spiders can move across its own web at its climb speed and can pinpoint the location of any creature touching its web.
Giant Underworld Worker Ant CR 3
Advanced giant worker ant
N Large vermin
Monster Manual 284
Init -1; Senses scent; Listen +1, Spot +1
AC 17, touch 8, flat-footed 17
hp 39 (6 HD)
Fort +7, Ref +1, Will +3
Immune mind-affecting spells and abilities
Spd 50 ft., climb 20 ft.
Melee bite +7 (1d8+6)
Space 10 ft.; Reach 5 ft.
Special Attacks improved grab
Str 18, Dex 8, Con 14, Int —, Wis 12, Cha 9
Base Atk +4; Grp +12
Feats Track
Skills Climb +12, Survival +1 (+5 when tracking by scent)
Acid Sting (Ex) A giant soldier ant has a stinger and an acid-producing gland in its abdomen. If it successfully grabs an opponent, it can attempt to sting each round (+9 attack bonus). A hit with the sting attack deals 1d6+1 points of piercing damage and 1d6 points of acid damage.
Improved Grab (Ex) To use this ability, a giant ant must hit with its bite attack. A giant soldier ant that wins the ensuing grapple check establishes a hold and can sting.
Scent (Ex) A giant ant can detect approaching enemies, sniff out hidden foes, and track by sense of smell.
Glabrezu Demon CR 13
CE Huge outsider (chaotic, extraplanar, evil)
Monster Manual 43
Init +0; Senses darkvision 60 ft., true seeing; Listen +26, Spot +26
Languages Abyssal, Celestial, Draconic; telepathy 100 ft.
AC 27, touch 8, flat-footed 27
hp 174 (12 HD); DR 10/good
Fort +18, Ref +8, Will +11
Immune electricity, poison; Resist acid 10, cold 10, fire 10; SR 21
Spd 40 ft.
Melee 2 pincers +20 (2d8+10), 2 claws +18 (1d6+5), bite +18 (1d8+5)
Space 15 ft.; Reach 15 ft.
Special Attacks improved grab, summon demon 1/day
Spell-Like Abilities (CL 14th)
At will—chaos hammer (DC 19), confusion (DC 19), dispel magic, mirror image, reverse gravity (DC 22), greater teleport (self plus 50 pounds of objects only), unholy blight (DC 19)
1/day—power word stun
Str 31, Dex 10, Con 31, Int 16, Wis 16, Cha 20
Base Atk +12; Grp +30
Feats Cleave, Great Cleave, Multiattack, Persuasive, Power Attack
Skills Bluff +22, Concentration +25, Diplomacy +9, Disguise +5 (+7 acting), Intimidate +24, Knowledge (any two) +18, Listen +26, Move Silently +18, Search +18, Sense Motive +18, Spellcraft +18, Spot +26, Survival +3 (+5 following tracks)
SQ wish
Improved Grab (Ex) To use this ability, a glabrezu must hit a Medium or smaller opponent with a pincer attack. It can then attempt to start a grapple as a free action without provoking an attack of opportunity.
Summon Demon (Sp) Once per day a glabrezu can attempt to summon 4d10 dretches or 1d2 vrocks with a 50% chance of success, or another glabrezu with a 20% chance of success. This ability is the equivalent of a 4th level spell.
True Seeing (Su) Glabrezu continuously use true seeing as the spell (caster level 14th).
Wish (Sp) Once per month, a glabrezu can fulfill a wish for a mortal humanoid. The demon can use this ability to offer a mortal whatever he or she desires—but unless the wish is used to create pain and suffering in the world, the glabrezu demands either terrible evil acts or great sacrifice as compensation.
Great Lurker CR 10
Advanced elite lurker above
N Huge aberration
Tome of Horrors 258
Init +6; Senses darkvision 60 ft.; Listen +9, Spot +9
AC 17, touch 8, flat-footed 15
hp 189 (18 HD)
Fort +12, Ref +8, Will +13
Spd 10 ft., fly 40 ft. (average)
Melee slam +24 (2d6+19)
Space 15 ft.; Reach 10 ft.
Special Attacks smother
Str 36, Dex 14, Con 22, Int 2, Wis 14, Cha 8
Base Atk +13; Grp +34
Feats Alertness, Improved Initiative, Improved Natural Armor (x3), Improved Natural Attack (slam), Skill Focus (Hide)
Skills Hide +8 (+20 against stone surface), Listen +9, Spot +9
Smother (Ex) A successful attack indicates the lurker deals normal damage and attempts to start a grapple as a free action without provoking an attack of opportunity. If the lurker succeeds at the grapple, it has wrapped itself around its prey. The following round, the victim must either hold her breath or begin taking suffocation damage. (A creature can hold its breath for 2 rounds per point of Constitution. After this time, the creature must succeed at a Constitution check (DC 10) in order to continue holding its breath. The check must be repeated each round, and the DC increases by +1 for each previous success.) If the victim runs out of breath, it falls unconscious (0 hp). In the following round, it drops to -1 hit points and is dying. In the third round, the creature suffocates. A grappled creature takes slam damage each round the hold is maintained.
A victim can escape the lurker’s hold by making an opposed grapple roll or an Escape Artist roll against the lurker’s grapple roll. While engulfed, a creature can only use a Tiny weapon, and then only if it was in hand when the creature was first enveloped. Damage inflicted on a lurker while it encompasses a victim causes an equal amount of damage to the victim. Blunt weapons inflict full damage upon the victim but do not harm the lurker above.
Greater Shadow CR 8
CE Medium undead (incorporeal)
Monster Manual 221
Init +2; Senses darkvision 60 ft.; Listen +9, Spot +9
AC 14, touch 14, flat-footed 12
hp 58 (9 HD)
Fort +3, Ref +5, Will +7
Immune incorporeal traits, undead traits; Resist +2 turn resistance
Spd fly 40 ft. (good)
Melee incorporeal touch +6 (1d8 Str)
Special Attacks create spawn, strength damage
Str –, Dex 15, Con –, Int 6, Wis 12, Cha 14
Base Atk +4; Grp –
Feats Alertness, Dodge, Mobility, Spring Attack
Skills Hide +14 (+18 in areas of shadowy illumination, +10 in brightly lit areas), Listen +9, Search +6, Spot +9
Create Spawn (Su) Any humanoid reduced to Strength 0 by a greater shadow becomes a greater shadow under the control of its killer within 1d4 rounds.
Strength Damage (Su) The touch of a greater shadow deals 1d8 points of Strength damage to a living foe.
Incorporeal Traits Immune to all nonmagical attack forms. Can be harmed only by other incorporeal creatures, magic weapons, or creatures that strike as magic weapons, and spells, spell-like abilities, or supernatural abilities. Even when hit by spells or magic weapons, has a 50% chance to ignore any damage from a corporeal source, except for positive energy, negative energy, force effects such as magic missile, or attacks made with ghost touch weapons. Although it is not a magical attack, holy water can affect incorporeal undead, but a hit with holy water has a 50% chance of not affecting an incorporeal creature.
Undead Traits Immune to ability damage to Str, Dex or Con, ability drain, critical hits, death effects, death from massive damage, disease, energy drain, exhaustion, fatigue, mind-affecting spells and abilities, necromancy effects, nonlethal damage, paralysis, poison, sleep, stunning, and any effect that requires a Fortitude save (unless it also affects objects or is harmless.
Grell CR 3
NE Medium aberration
Lords of Madness 108
Init +2; Senses blindsight 60 ft; Listen +4, Spot +4
Languages Grell (understand Undercommon)
AC 16, touch 12, flat-footed 14
hp 32 (5 HD)
Fort +3, Ref +3, Will +4
Immune electricity, paralysis; sightless
Spd 5 ft., fly 30 ft. (perfect)
Melee 10 tentacles +5 (1d4+1 plus paralyzation), bite +0 (1d6)
Reach 5 ft. (10 ft. with tentacles)
Special Attacks constrict 1d6+1, expert grappler, improved grab, paralysis
Str 12, Dex 15, Con 14, Int 10, Wis 11, Cha 9
Base Atk +3; Grp +14
Feats Flyby Attack, Weapon Finesse
Skills Hide +8, Listen +4, Move Silently +8, Spot +4
SQ flight
Blindsight (Ex) A grell is blind, but it maneuvers and fights as well as a sighted creature by using scent and vibration to ascertain its surroundings. This ability enables it to discern objects and creatures within 60 ft. The grell does not need to make Spot or Listen checks to notice creatures within range of its blindsight.
Constrict (Ex) On a successful grapple check, a grell deals 1d6+1 points of damage.
Expert Grappler (Ex) A grell that chooses to grapple with one tentacle and remains ungrappled itself takes a -10 penalty instead of the normal -20 penalty. Grell have a +10 racial bonus grapple checks.
Flight (Ex) A grell can fly at a speed of 30 ft. (perfect maneuverability) and has a permanent feather fall effect with personal range.
Improved Grab (Ex) To use this ability, a grell must hit an opponent of its size or smaller with a tentacle attack. It can then attempt to start a grapple as a free action without provoking attacks of opportunity. If it wins the grapple check, it establishes a hold and can constrict.
Paralysis (Ex) A grell’s tentacles are lined with small spiny barbs, much like a squid’s. Any creature hit by a grell’s tentacle must make a DC 10 Fortitude save or be paralyzed for 2d4 rounds. Creatures struck by multiple tentacle attacks in the same round do not make multiple saving throws; instead, they, they make a single saving throw, but the DC increases by 1 for every additional tentacle that hits in the same round.
Sightless (Ex) A grell is immune to gaze attacks, visual effects, illusions, and other attack forms that rely on sight.
Grick CR 3
N Medium aberration
Monster Manual 139
Init +2; Senses darkvision 60 ft., scent; Listen +6, Spot +6
AC 16, touch 12, flat-footed 14
hp 9 (2 HD); DR 10/magic
Fort +0, Ref +2, Will +5
Spd 30 ft., climb 20 ft.
Melee 4 tentacles +3 (1d4+2), bite -2 (1d3+1)
Special Attacks magic strike
Str 14, Dex 14, Con 11, Int 3, Wis 14, Cha 5
Base Atk +1; Grp +3
Feats Alertness, Track
Skills Climb +10, Hide +3 (+11 in natural rocky areas), Listen +6, Spot +6, Survival +2
Scent (Ex) A grick can detect approaching enemies, sniff out hidden foes, and track by sense of smell.
Grimlock Raider CR 5
Male grimlock warrior 5
NE Medium monstrous humanoid
Monster Manual 140
Init +1; Senses blindsight 40 ft., scent; Listen +6, Spot +4
Languages Grimlock, Undercommon
AC 15, touch 11, flat-footed 14
hp 38 (7 HD)
Fort +5, Ref +5, Will +5
Immune gaze attacks, visual effects, illusions
Spd 30 ft.
Melee* mwk battleaxe +9/+4 (1d12+8/x3)
*2-point Power Attack
Str 16, Dex 13, Con 13, Int 10, Wis 8, Cha 6
Base Atk +7; Grp +10
Feats Alertness, Iron Will, Power Attack, Track
Skills Climb +10, Hide +3 (+13 when in mountains or underground), Listen +6, Spot +4, Survival -1
Possessions masterwork battleaxe
Blindsight (Ex) Grimlocks can sense all foes within 40 feet as a sighted creature would. Beyond that range, they treat all targets as having total concealment Grimlocks are susceptible to sound-based and scent-based attacks, however, and are affected normally by loud noises and sonic spells (such as ghost sound or silence) and overpowering odors (such as stinking cloud spell or incense-heavy air). Negating a grimlock’s sense of smell or hearing reduces this ability to normal Blind-Fight (as the feat). If both these senses are negated, a grimlock is effectively blinded
Immunities Grimlocks are immune to gaze attacks, visual effects, illusions, and other attack forms that rely on sight.
Scent (Ex) A grimlock can detect approaching enemies, sniff out hidden foes, and track by sense of smell.
Hezrou Demon CR 11
CE Large outsider (chaotic, extraplanar, evil)
Monster Manual 44
Init +0; Senses darkvision 60 ft.; Listen +23, Spot +23
Languages Abyssal, Celestial, Draconic; telepathy 100 ft.
AC 23, touch 9, flat-footed 23
hp 138 (10 HD); DR 10/good
Fort +16, Ref +7, Will +9
Immune electricity, poison; Resist acid 10, cold 10, fire 10; SR 19
Spd 30 ft.
Melee bite +14 (4d4+5), 2 claws +9 (1d8+2)
Space 10 ft.; Reach 10 ft.
Special Attacks improved grab, stench (DC 24), summon demon
Spell-Like Abilities (CL 13th)
At will—chaos hammer (DC 18), greater teleport (self plus 50 pounds of objects only), unholy blight (DC 18)
3/day—blasphemy (DC 21), gaseous form
Str 21, Dex 10, Con 29, Int 14, Wis 14, Cha 18
Base Atk +10; Grp +19
Feats Blind-Fight, Cleave, Power Attack, Toughness
Skills Climb +18, Concentration +22, Escape Artist +13, Hide +13, Intimidate +17, Listen +23, Move Silently +13, Search +15, Spellcraft +15, Spot +23, Survival +2 (+4 following tracks), Use Rope +0 (+2 with bindings)
Improved Grab (Ex) To use this ability, a hezrou must hit with both claw attacks. It can then attempt to start a grapple as a free action without provoking an attack of opportunity.
Stench (Ex) A hezrou’s skin produces a foul-smelling, toxic liquid whenever it fights. Any living creature (except other demons) within 10 feet must succeed on a DC 24 Fortitude save or be nauseated for as long as it remains within the affected area and for 1d4 rounds afterward. Creatures that successfully save are sickened for as long as they remain in the area. A creature that successfully saves cannot be affected again by the same hezrou’s stench for 24 hours. A delay poison or neutralize poison spell removes either condition from one creature. Creatures that have immunity to poison are unaffected, and creatures resistant to poison receive their normal bonus on their saving throws.
Summon Demon (Sp) Once per day a hezrou can attempt to summon 4d10 dretches or another hezrou with a 35% chance of success. This ability is the equivalent of a 4th-level spell.
Hook Horror CR 6
N Large aberration
Monster Manual II 126
Init +3; Senses blindsense 60 ft.; Listen +13
Languages Undercommon
AC 22, touch 12, flat-footed 19
hp 65 (10 HD)
Fort +5, Ref +6, Will +8
Weakness light sensitivity
Spd 20 ft., climb 20 ft.
Melee 2 claws +13 (1d6+7), bite +9 (2d6+3)
Space 10 ft.; Reach 10 ft.
Special Attacks improved grab, power sunder, rending bite (3d6+10)
Str 24, Dex 17, Con 14, Int 7, Wis 12, Cha 9
Base Atk +7; Grp +18
Feats Cleave, Improved Trip, Power Attack, Skill Focus (Listen)
Skills Climb +16, Hide +3 (+11 in subterranean areas), Jump +11, Listen +8
Blindsense (Ex) A hook horror usually does not need to make Spot or Listen checks to notice and locate creatures within range of its blindsense ability, provided that it has line of effect to that creature. Any opponent the creature cannot see has total concealment (50% miss chance) against the hook horror and the hook horror still has the normal miss chance when attacking foes that have concealment. Visibility still affects the movement of a hook horror. A hook horror is still denied its Dexterity bonus to Armor Class against attacks from creatures it cannot see. A silence spell negates the ability and forces the hook horror to rely on its weak vision, which has a range of 10 ft.
Improved Grab (Ex) To use this ability, a hook horror must hit an opponent of any size with both claw attacks. It can then attempt to start a grapple as a free action without provoking attacks of opportunity. If it wins the grapple check, it establishes a hold and can use its rending bite.
Light Sensitivity (Ex) A hook horror takes a -2 circumstance penalty on attack rolls in bright sunlight or within the radius of a daylight spell.
Power Sunder (Ex) A hook horror does not provoke an attack of opportunity when it attempts to sunder a foe’s weapon or shield and does double damage to any object it hits.
Rending Bite (Ex) A hook horror automatically hits with its bite if it grapples a foe, dealing 3d6+10 points of damage.
Humongous Trapper CR 9
Advanced trapper
N Huge aberration
Tome of Horrors 346
Init +5; Senses darkvision 60 ft.; Listen +29, Spot +29
Languages Undercommon (cannot speak)
AC 17, touch 9, flat-footed 16
hp 190 (20 HD)
Fort +11, Ref +9, Will +15
Immune fire, cold
Spd 10 ft.
Melee slam +23 (2d6+15/19–20)
Space 15 ft.; Reach 10 ft.
Special Attacks smother
Str 30, Dex 12, Con 20, Int 14, Wis 16, Cha 14
Base Atk +15; Grp +33
Feats Alertness, Blind-Fight, Improved Critical (slam), Improved Initiative, Improved Natural Armor, Improved Natural Attack (slam), Lightning Reflexes
Skills Hide +24, Listen +29, Move Silently +24, Spot +29
Smother (Ex) A successful attack indicates the trapper deals normal damage and attempts to start a grapple as a free action without provoking an attack of opportunity (Grapple, page 137 in the Player’s Handbook). If the trapper succeeds at the grapple, it has wrapped itself around its prey. The following round, the victim must either hold her breath or begin taking suffocation damage. (A creature can hold its breath for 2 rounds per point of Constitution. After this time, the creature must succeed at a DC 10 Constitution check in order to continue holding its breath. The check must be repeated each round, and the DC increases by +1 for each previous success.) If the victim runs out of breath, it falls unconscious (0 hp). In the following round, it drops to -1 hit points and is dying. In the third round, the creature suffocates.
A victim can escape the trapper’s hold by making an opposed grapple roll or an Escape Artist roll against the trapper’s grapple roll. While engulfed, a creature can only use a Tiny weapon, and then only if it was in hand when the creature was first enveloped. Damage inflicted on a trapper while it encompasses a victim causes an equal amount of damage to the victim. Blunt weapons deal full damage to the victim but do not harm the trapper.
Illithid CR 8
LE Medium aberration
Monster Manual 186
Init +6; Senses darkvision 60 ft.; Listen +11, Spot +11
Languages Undercommon, telepathy
AC 15, touch 12, flat-footed 13
hp 44 (8 HD)
Fort +3, Ref +4, Will +9
SR 25
Spd 30 ft.
Melee 4 tentacles +8 (1d4+1)
Special Attacks improved grab, extract, mind blast (DC 17)
Psionics (CL 8th) At will—charm monster (DC 17), detect thoughts (DC 15), levitate, plane shift, suggestion (DC 16)
Str 12, Dex 14, Con 12, Int 19, Wis 17, Cha 17
Base Atk +6; Grp +7
Feats Combat Casting, Improved Initiative, Weapon Finesse
Skills Bluff +11, Concentration +11 (+15 casting defensively), Diplomacy +7, Disguise +3 (+5 acting), Hide +10, Intimidate +9, Knowledge (dungeoneering) +12, Listen +11, Move Silently +10, Sense Motive +7, Spot +11
Improved Grab (Ex) To use this ability, the illithid must hit a Small, Medium, or Large creature with its tentacle attack. It can attempt to start a grapple as a free action without provoking an attack of opportunity. If it wins the grapple check, it establishes a hold and attaches the tentacle to the opponent’s head. An illithid can grab a Huge or larger creature, but only if it can somehow reach the foe’s head. If an illithid begins its turn with at least one tentacle attached, it can try to attach its remaining tentacles with a single grapple check. The opponent can escape with a single successful grapple check or Escape Artist check, but the illithid gets a +2 circumstance bonus for every tentacle that was attached at the beginning of the opponent’s turn.
Extract (Ex) An illithid that begins its turn with all four tentacles attached and that makes a successful grapple check automatically extracts the opponent’s brain, instantly killing that creature. This power is useless against constructs, elementals, oozes, plants, and undead. It is not instantly fatal to foes with multiple heads, such as ettins and hydras.
Mind Blast (Sp) This psionic attack is a cone 60 feet long. Anyone caught in this cone must succeed on a DC 17 Will save or be stunned for 3d4 rounds. Illithids often hunt using this power and then drag off one or two of their stunned victims to feed upon. This ability is the equivalent of a 4th-level spell.
Telepathy (Su) An illithid can communicate telepathically with any other creature within 100 ft. that has a language.
Kuo-Toan Lama CR 9
Male kuo-toa cleric 7 (Blibdoolpoolp)
NE Medium monstrous humanoid (aquatic)
Monster Manual 163
Init +3; Senses keen sight; Listen +10, Spot +14
Languages Aquan, Kuo-Toan, Undercommon
AC 17, touch 9, flat-footed 17
hp 71 (9 HD)
Fort +7, Ref +5, Will +8
Immune poison, paralysis; Resist electricity 10
Weakness light blindness
Spd 20 ft., swim 50 ft.
Melee mwk shortspear +10/+5 (1d6+2/x3), bite +4 (1d4)
Ranged shortspear +7 (1d6+2/x3)
Special Attacks rebuke fire creatures 4/day (+3, 2d6+4 HD, 7th), rebuke undead 4/day (+3, 2d6+8 HD, 7th), smite 1/day (+4 atk, +7 dmg)
Typical Spells Prepared (CL 7th)
4th—control water D, cure critical wounds, inflict critical wounds (+9 melee touch)
3rd—contagion D (+9 melee touch, DC 18), dispel magic, magic circle against good, prayer
2nd—calm emotions, fog cloud D, hold person (2, DC 17), silence
1st—bless, cure light wounds (2), deathwatch, detect good, doom (DC 16), inflict light wounds D (+9 melee touch)
0—cure minor wounds, detect magic, inflict minor wounds (+9 melee touch), resistance
D Domain Spell
Domains Destruction, Water
Str 15, Dex 8, Con 14, Int 12, Wis 21, Cha 12
Base Atk +7; Grp +9
Feats Alertness, Combat Casting, Great Fortitude, Improved Initiative, Improved Toughness
Skills Concentration +9 (+13 casting defensively), Escape Artist +7, Knowledge (arcana) +8, Knowledge (religion) +11, Listen +10, Move Silently +2, Search +8, Spot +14, Swim +10
SQ adhesive, amphibious, slippery
Possessions masterwork shortspear, adhesive heavy wooden shield
Kuo-Toan Monitor CR 8
Male kuo-toa monk 7
LE Medium monstrous humanoid (aquatic)
Monster Manual 163
Init +7; Senses keen sight; Listen +9, Spot +13
Languages Aquan, Kuo-Toan, Undercommon
AC 24, touch 18, flat-footed 21
hp 62 (9 HD)
Fort +9, Ref +11, Will +12 (+14 against spells and effects from the school of enchantment); evasion
Immune natural disease, poison, paralysis, Resist electricity 10
Weakness light blindness
Spd 40 ft., swim 50 ft.
Melee unarmed strike +10/+5 (1d8+3), bite +5 (1d4+1) or
flurry of blows (unarmed strike) +9/+9/+4 (1d8+3), bite +4 (1d4+1)
Ranged javelin +10 (1d6+3)
Special Attacks Deflect Arrows; flurry of blows, ki strike (magic), unarmed strike
Str 16, Dex 16, Con 14, Int 13, Wis 18, Cha 8
Base Atk +7; Grp +10
Feats Alertness, Combat Reflexes, Deflect Arrows, Great Fortitude, Improved Grapple, Improved Initiative, Improved Trip, Improved Unarmed Strike, Stunning Fist
Skills Balance +12, Concentration +9, Escape Artist +11, Hide +10, Jump +12, Knowledge or Craft (any one) +4, Listen +9, Move Silently +6, Search +8, Spot +13, Swim +11, Tumble +12
SQ amphibious, slippery, slow fall (30 ft.), wholeness of body (heal 14 hp/day)
Possessions 4 javelins
Kuo-Toan Patrol Leader CR 6
Male kuo-toa fighter 5
NE Medium monstrous humanoid (aquatic)
Monster Manual 163
Init +1; Senses keen sight; Listen +8, Spot +12
Languages Aquan, Kuo-Toan, Undercommon
AC 19, touch 11, flat-footed 19
hp 61 (7 HD)
Fort +9, Ref +5, Will +7
Immune poison, paralysis; Resist electricity 10
Weakness light blindness
Spd 20 ft., swim 50 ft.
Melee shortspear +12/+7 (1d6+6), bite +6 (1d4+2)
Ranged shortspear +9 (1d6+6)
Str 18, Dex 13, Con 16, Int 12, Wis 16, Cha 6
Base Atk +7; Grp +11
Feats Alertness, Dodge, Great Fortitude, Mobility, Point Blank Shot, Weapon Focus (shortspear), Weapon Specialization (shortspear)
Skills Craft (any) +9, Escape Artist +9, Jump +9, Listen +8, Move Silently +4, Search +8, Spot +12, Swim +17
SQ adhesive, amphibious, immunities, slippery
Possessions shortspear, adhesive heavy wooden shield
Kuo-Toan Pilgrim CR 2
Male and female kuo-toa
NE Medium monstrous humanoid (aquatic)
Monster Manual 163
Init +0; Senses keen sight; Listen +7, Spot +11
Languages Aquan, Kuo-Toan, Undercommon
AC 16, touch 10, flat-footed 16
hp 11 (2 HD)
Fort +3, Ref +3, Will +5
Immune poison, paralysis; Resist electricity 10
Weakness light blindness
Spd 20 ft., swim 50 ft.
Melee bite +3 (1d4+1)
Str 13, Dex 10, Con 13, Int 13, Wis 14, Cha 8
Base Atk +2; Grp +3
Feats Alertness, Great Fortitude
Skills Escape Artist +8, Knowledge or Craft (any one) +4, Listen +7, Move Silently +3, Search +5, Spot +11, Swim +9
SQ amphibious, slippery
Possessions 4d4 sp, 2d4 pp
Kuo-Toan Priest CR 5
Male kuo-toa cleric 3 (Blibdoolpoolp)
NE Medium monstrous humanoid (aquatic)
Monster Manual 163
Init -1; Senses keen sight; Listen +7, Spot +14
Languages Aquan, Kuo-Toan, Undercommon
AC 17, touch 9, flat-footed 17
hp 36 (5 HD)
Fort +5, Ref +4, Will +6
Immune poison, paralysis; Resist electricity 10
Weakness light blindness
Spd 20 ft., swim 50 ft.
Melee mwk shortspear +7 (1d6+2/x3), bite +1 (1d4)
Ranged shortspear +4 (1d6+2/x3)
Special Attacks rebuke fire creatures 4/day (+1, 2d6+4 HD, 3rd), rebuke undead 4/day (+1, 2d6+4 HD, 3rd), smite 1/day (+4 atk, +3 dmg)
Typical Spells Prepared (CL 3rd)
2nd—fog cloud D, hold person (2, DC 17)
1st—bless, cure light wounds (2), detect good, inflict light wounds D (+6 melee touch)
0—cure minor wounds, detect magic, inflict minor wounds (+6 melee touch), resistance
D Domain Spell
Domains Destruction, Water
Str 15, Dex 8, Con 14, Int 12, Wis 20, Cha 12
Base Atk +4; Grp +6
Feats Alertness, Combat Casting, Great Fortitude
Skills Concentration +5 (+9 casting defensively), Escape Artist +7, Heal +8, Knowledge (arcana) +4, Knowledge (religion) +4, Listen +7, Move Silently +2, Search +8, Spot +14, Swim +10
SQ adhesive, amphibious, slippery
Possessions masterwork shortspear, adhesive heavy wooden shield
Kuo-Toan Priest-Lord CR 10
Male kuo-toa cleric 4 (Blibdoolpoolp)/rogue 1/assassin 3
NE Medium monstrous humanoid (aquatic)
Monster Manual 163
Init +2; Senses keen sight; Listen +15, Spot +19
Languages Aquan, Kuo-Toan, Undercommon
AC 19, touch 13, flat-footed 16; uncanny dodge
hp 64 (10 HD)
Fort +8, Ref +11, Will +12
Immune poison, paralysis; Resist electricity 10
Weakness light blindness
Spd 20 ft., swim 50 ft.
Melee mwk pincher staff +10/+5 (1d10+3), bite +4 (1d4+1)
Space 5 ft.; Reach 5 ft. (10 ft. with pincher staff)
Special Attacks death attack (DC 16), poison use, rebuke undead 1/day (-1, 2d6+3, 4th), smite 1/day (+4 atk, +4 dmg), sneak attack +3d6
Cleric Spells Prepared (CL 4th)
2nd—death knell, fog cloud, hold person (DC 16), shatter D (DC 16)
1st—bless, cure light wounds (2), detect good, inflict light wounds D (+9 melee touch)
0—create water, cure minor wounds, detect magic, guidance, inflict minor wounds (+9 melee touch)
D Domain Spell
Domains Destruction, Water
Assassin Spells Known (CL 3rd)
2nd (1/day)—darkness, invisibility, pass without trace
1st (3/day)—disguise self, jump, obscuring mist, true strike
Str 14, Dex 15, Con 12, Int 16, Wis 19, Cha 6
Base Atk +7; Grp +9
Feats Alertness, Exotic Weapon Proficiency (pincher staff), Improved Toughness, Great Fortitude, Stealthy
Skills Concentration +8, Disguise +2, Escape Artist +10, Hide +18, Knowledge (religion) +13, Listen +15, Move Silently +17, Search +11, Spot +19, Swim +10
SQ adhesive, amphibious, slippery
Possessions masterwork pincher staff
Death Attack (Ex) If the priest-lord studies its victim for 3 rounds and then makes a sneak attack with a melee weapon that successfully deals damage, the sneak attack has the additional effect of possibly either paralyzing or killing the target (priest-lord’s choice). While studying the victim, the priest-lord can undertake other actions so long as its attention stays focused on the target and the target does not detect the priest-lord or recognize the priest-lord as an enemy. If the victim of such an attack fails a DC 16 Fortitude save against the kill effect, she dies. If the saving throw fails against the paralysis effect, the victim is rendered helpless and unable to act for 1d6+3 rounds. If the victim’s saving throw succeeds, the attack is just a normal sneak attack. Once the priest-lord has completed the 3 rounds of study, it must make the death attack within the next 3 rounds.
If a death attack is attempted and fails (the victim makes her save) or if the priest-lord does not launch the attack within 3 rounds of completing the study, 3 new rounds of study are required before it can attempt another death attack.
Pincer Staff This two-handed exotic weapon deals 1d10 points of bludgeoning damage, threatens a critical hit on a 20, and deals double damage on a critical hit. It has a 10-foot reach and cannot be used against an adjacent opponent. A wielder that hits an opponent of at least Small but no larger than Large size attempts to start a grapple as a free action without provoking an attack of opportunity. If the wielder gets a hold, the staff grabs the opponent and deals 1d10 points of damage each round the hold is maintained.
Kuo-Toan Soldier CR 4
Male kuo-toa fighter 2
NE Medium monstrous humanoid (aquatic)
Monster Manual 163
Init +1; Senses keen sight; Listen +8, Spot +12
Languages Aquan, Kuo-Toan, Undercommon
AC 19, touch 11, flat-footed 18;
hp 36 (4 HD)
Fort +8, Ref +4, Will +6
Immune poison, paralysis; Resist electricity 10
Weakness light blindness
Spd 20 ft., swim 50 ft.
Melee shortspear +9 (1d6+4), bite +3 (1d4+2)
Ranged shortspear +6 (1d6+4)
Str 18, Dex 13, Con 16, Int 12, Wis 16, Cha 6
Base Atk +4; Grp +8
Feats Alertness, Dodge, Great Fortitude, Mobility, Weapon Focus (shortspear)
Skills Craft (any) +6, Escape Artist +9, Jump +6, Listen +8, Move Silently +4, Search +8, Spot +12, Swim +14
SQ adhesive, amphibious, slippery
Possessions shortspear, adhesive heavy wooden shield, dagger
Kuo-Toan Whip CR 6
Female kuo-toa rogue 2/fighter 1/assassin 1
NE Medium monstrous humanoid (aquatic)
Monster Manual 163
Init +1; Senses keen sight; Listen +12, Spot +16
Languages Aquan, Kuo-Toan, Undercommon
AC 19, touch 11, flat-footed 18
hp 40 (6 HD)
Fort +6, Ref +9, Will +4; evasion
Immune poison, paralysis; Resist electricity 10
Weakness light blindness
Spd 20 ft., swim 50 ft.
Melee shortspear +9 (1d6+4), bite +3 (1d4+2)
Ranged shortspear +6 (1d6+4)
Special Attacks death attack (DC 14), poison use, sneak attack +2d6
Spells Known (CL 1st)
1st (1/day)—obscuring mist, true strike
Str 18, Dex 13, Con 14, Int 16, Wis 12, Cha 8
Base Atk +4; Grp +8
Feats Alertness, Exotic Weapon Proficiency (net), Great Fortitude, Stealthy, Weapon Focus (shortspear)
Skills Climb +6, Disguise +3, Escape Artist +11, Hide +12, Jump +6, Knowledge (religion) +6, Listen +12, Move Silently +12, Search +16, Spot +16, Swim +12
SQ adhesive, amphibious, slippery, trapfinding
Possessions shortspear, adhesive heavy wooden shield, dagger, garrote
Death Attack If the whip studies its victim for 3 rounds and then makes a sneak attack with a melee weapon that successfully deals damage, the sneak attack has the additional effect of possibly either paralyzing or killing the target (whip’s choice). While studying the victim, the whip can undertake other actions so long as its attention stays focused on the target and the target does not detect the whip or recognize the whip as an enemy. If the victim of such an attack fails a DC 14 Fortitude save against the kill effect, she dies. If the saving throw fails against the paralysis effect, the victim is rendered helpless and unable to act for 1d6+1 rounds. If the victim’s saving throw succeeds, the attack is just a normal sneak attack. Once the whip has completed the 3 rounds of study, it must make the death attack within the next 3 rounds.
If a death attack is attempted and fails (the victim makes her save) or if the whip does not launch the attack within 3 rounds of completing the study, 3 new rounds of study are required before it can attempt another death attack.
Mammoth Ascomoid CR 7
Advanced elite ascomid
N Large plant
Tome of Horrors 21
Init +3; Senses tremorsense 60 ft.; Listen +1, Spot +1
AC 19, touch 12, flat-footed 16
hp 128 (13 HD); DR 10/piercing
Fort +13, Ref +7, Will +5
Immune plant traits; Resist fire 10, electricity 10
Spd 40 ft.
Melee slam +15 (1d8+10)
Space 10 ft.; Reach 0 ft.
Special Attacks run over, spores (DC 22)
Str 24, Dex 16, Con 20, Int —, Wis 12, Cha 1
Base Attack +9; Grp +20
Run Over (Ex) An ascomoid can simply run over opponents up to one size smaller as a standard action. It cannot make a slam attack in any round in which it runs over its foes. The ascomoid simply moves over its opponents affecting as many as it can cover. Opponents can make attacks of opportunity against the ascomoid, but if they do so they are not entitled to a save. Those who do not attempt attacks of opportunity must succeed on a DC 24 Reflex save or be knocked prone and run over (taking slam damage). Those that make the save are not knocked prone but are pushed back or aside (opponent’s choice).
Spores (Ex) Once per round, an ascomoid can fire deadly spores in a 30-foot line. Upon impacting a solid surface, the spores billow into a cloud that fills a 20-foot radius. The cloud lasts 1 round before dispersing. Creatures caught within the cloud must succeed on a DC 22 Fortitude save or take 2d6 points of Constitution damage. Even if the save succeeds, affected creatures are blinded and nauseated for 1d4 rounds.
Tremorsense (Ex) An ascomoid can automatically sense the location of anything within 60 feet that is in contact with the ground.
Plant Traits Immune to critical hits, mind-affecting spells and abilities, paralysis, poison, polymorph, sleep, and stunning.
Noxious Nothic CR 5
Advanced nothic
CE Large aberration
Miniatures Handbook 65
Init +4; Senses darkvision 120 ft., see invisibility; Listen +1, Spot +13
Languages Undercommon
AC 15, touch 9, flat-footed 15
hp 103 (9 HD)
Fort +10, Ref +3, Will +9
Spd 30 ft.
Space 10 ft.; Reach 10 ft.
Melee 2 claws +13 (1d8+8)
Special Attacks flesh-rotting gaze
Str 26, Dex 10, Con 24, Int 9, Wis 13, Cha 8
Base Atk +6; Grp +18
Feats Ability Focus (flesh-rotting gaze), Improved Initiative, Improved Natural Attack (claws), Iron Will
Skills Spot +17
Flesh-Rotting Gaze (Su) Deals 1d8 damage, 30 feet, Will DC 22 negates.
See Invisibility (Su) A nothic can see invisible and ethereal creatures as though constantly under the effect of a see invisibility spell.
Pack Lizard CR 3
N Large animal
Init +2; Senses darkvision 60 ft.; Listen +4, Spot +4
AC 15, touch 11, flat-footed 13
hp 65 (6 HD)
Fort +10, Ref +7, Will +3
Spd 30 ft.
Melee bite +6 (1d8+4)
Space 10 ft.; Reach 5 ft.
Str 17, Dex 15, Con 17, Int 1, Wis 12, Cha 2
Base Atk +4; Grp +11
Feats Alertness, Great Fortitude, Stealthy
Skills Climb +4, Hide +5, Listen +4, Move Silently +5, Spot +4
Piercer CR 2
Tome of Horrors 420
Description Piercers resemble 5 to 6-foot long stalactites and are found underground in caves and caverns hanging from the ceiling waiting for living creatures to pass underneath. Those viewing a piercer must make a DC 20 Spot check to discern its true nature; else it is overlooked and mistaken for a normal stalactite.
Effect When a living creature stands in a square directly below a piercer, it drops and attempts to impale the unsuspecting foe. The creature can make a DC 15 Reflex save to avoid the piercer’s attack. If the save fails, the target sustains 3d6 points of piercing damage. If the save succeeds, the piercer misses its target and may not attack again until it climbs back into position. (Piercers move 5 feet per round). A piercer on the ground is easily dispatched, though touching or attacking it unarmed or with natural weapons causes it to secrete an acid that deals 1d6 points of acid damage to the opponent each time one of its attacks hits.
Purple Worm CR 12
N Gargantuan magical beast
Monster Manual 211
Init -2; Senses tremorsense 60 ft.; Listen +18, Spot -1
AC 19, touch 4, flat-footed 19
hp 200 (16 HD)
Fort +17, Ref +8, Will +4
Spd 20 ft., burrow 20 ft., swim 10 ft.
Melee bite +25 (2d8+12), sting +20 (2d6+6 plus poison)
Space 20 ft.; Reach 15 ft.
Special Attacks improved grab, poison, swallow whole
Str 35, Dex 6, Con 25, Int 1, Wis 8, Cha 8
Base Atk +16; Grp +40
Feats Awesome Blow, Cleave, Improved Bull Rush, Power Attack, Weapon Focus (bite), Weapon Focus (sting)
Skills Listen +18, Swim +20
Improved Grab (Ex) To use this ability, a purple worm must hit with its bite attack. It can then attempt to start a grapple as a free action without provoking an attack of opportunity. If it wins the grapple check, it establishes a hold and can attempt to swallow the foe the following round.
Poison (Ex) Injury, Fortitude DC 25, initial damage 1d6 Str, secondary damage 2d6 Strength.
Swallow Whole (Ex) A purple worm can try to swallow a grabbed opponent of a smaller size than itself by making a successful grapple check. Once inside, the opponent takes 2d8+12 points of crushing damage plus 8 points of acid damage per round from the worm’s gizzard. A swallowed creature can cut its way out by using a light slashing or piercing weapon to deal 25 points of damage to the gizzard (AC 17). Once the creature exits, muscular action closes the hole; another swallowed opponent must cut its own way out. A Gargantuan worm’s interior can hold 2 Large, 8 Medium, 32 Small, 128 Tiny, or 512 Diminutive or smaller opponents.
Roper CR 12
CE Large magical beast
Monster Manual 215
Init +5; Senses darkvision 60 ft., low-light vision; Listen +13, Spot +13
Languages Terran, Undercommon
AC 24, touch 10, flat-footed 23
hp 85 (10 HD)
Fort +10, Ref +8, Will +8
Immune electricity; Resist cold 10; SR 30
Weakness vulnerability to fire
Spd 10 ft.
Melee 6 strands +11 ranged touch (weakness and drag), bite +13 (2d6+6)
Space 10 ft.; Reach 10 ft. (50 ft. with strand)
Special Attacks drag, strands, weakness (DC 18)
Str 19, Dex 13, Con 17, Int 12, Wis 16, Cha 12
Base Atk +10; Grp +18
Feats Alertness, Improved Initiative, Iron Will, Weapon Focus (strand)
Skills Climb +12, Hide +10 (+18 in stony or icy areas), Listen +13, Spot +13
Drag (Ex) If a roper hits with a strand attack, the strand latches onto the opponent’s body. This deals no damage but drags the stuck opponent 10 feet closer each subsequent round (provoking no attack of opportunity) unless that creature breaks free, which requires a DC 23 Escape Artist check or a DC 19 Strength check. A roper can draw in a creature within 10 feet of itself and bite with a +4 attack bonus in the same round. A strand has 10 hit points and can be attacked by making a successful sunder attempt. However, attacking a roper’s strand does not provoke an attack of opportunity. If the strand is currently attached to a target, the roper takes a -4 penalty on its opposed attack roll to resist the sunder attempt. Severing a strand deals no damage to a roper.
Strands (Ex) Most encounters with a roper begin when it fires strong, sticky strands. The creature can have up to six strands at once, and they can strike up to 50 feet away (no range increment). If a strand is severed, the roper can extrude a new one on its next turn as a free action.
Weakness (Ex) A roper’s strands can sap an opponent’s strength. Anyone grabbed by a strand must succeed on a DC 18 Fortitude save or take 2d8 points of Strength damage.
Shrieker CR 1
N Medium plant
Monster Manual 113
Init -5; Senses low-light vision; Listen -4, Spot -4
AC 8, touch 5, flat-footed 8
hp 11 (2 HD)
Fort +4, Ref —, Will -4
Immune plant traits
Spd 0 ft.
Space 5 ft.; Reach 0 ft.
Special Attacks shriek
Str —, Dex —, Con 13, Int —, Wis 2, Cha 1
Base Atk +1; Grp -4
Shriek (Ex) Movement or a light source within 10 feet of a shrieker causes the fungus to emit a piercing sound that lasts for 1d3 rounds. The sound attracts nearby creatures that are disposed to investigate it. Some creatures that live near shriekers come to learn that the fungus’s noise means there is food nearby.
Plant Traits Immune to critical hits, mind-affecting spells and abilities, paralysis, poison, polymorph, sleep, and stunning.
Subterranean Lizard CR 4
N Huge animal
Init +1; Senses darkvision 60 ft.; Listen +4, Spot +4
AC 15, touch 9, flat-footed 14
hp 57 (6 HD)
Fort +12, Ref +6, Will +3
Spd 30 ft., climb 20 ft.
Melee bite +9 (2d6+10)
Space 15 ft.; Reach 10 ft.
Special Attacks improved grab
Str 25, Dex 13, Con 21, Int 1, Wis 12, Cha 2
Base Atk +4; Grp +19
Feats Alertness, Great Fortitude, Stealthy
Skills Climb +16, Hide +0, Listen +4, Move Silently +4, Spot +4
Improved Grab (Ex) To use this ability, a subterranean lizard must hit an opponent of Large size or smaller with its bite attack. It can then attempt to start a grapple as a free action without provoking an attack of opportunity. If it wins the grapple check, it establishes a hold and automatically deals bite damage.
Trog Guard CR 4
Male troglodyte warrior 4
CE Medium humanoid (reptilian)
Monster Manual 246
Init -1; Senses darkvision 90 ft.; Listen +5, Spot +0
Aura stench (30-ft. radius, DC 13)
Languages Draconic
AC 21, touch 9, flat-footed 21
hp 54 (6 HD)
Fort +9, Ref +0, Will +1
Spd 30 ft.
Melee +1 battleaxe +6 (1d8+1/x3), bite +3 (1d4) or
2 claws +5 (1d6), bite +3 (1d4)
Ranged javelin +5 (1d6)
Str 10, Dex 9, Con 15, Int 8, Wis 10, Cha 10
Base Atk +5; Grp +5
Feats Multiattack, Improved Toughness, Weapon Focus (javelin)
Skills Hide +3 (+7 in rocky or underground settings), Intimidate +2, Jump +1, Listen +5
SQ chameleon skin
Possessions +1 studded leather, +1 light steel shield, +1 battleaxe
Stench (Ex) When a troglodyte angry or frightened, it secretes an oily, musk-like chemical that nearly every form of animal life finds offensive. All living creatures (except troglodytes) within 30 feet of the troglodyte must succeed on a DC 13 Fortitude save or be sickened for 10 rounds. Creatures that successfully save cannot be affected by the troglodyte’s stench for 24 hours. A delay poison or neutralize poison spell removes the effect from the sickened creature. Creatures with immunity to poison are unaffected, and creatures resistant to poison receive their normal bonus on their saving throws.
Chameleon Skin (Ex) The skin of a troglodyte changes color somewhat, allowing it to blend in with its surroundings like a chameleon and providing a +4 racial bonus on Hide checks. In rocky or underground settings, this bonus improves to +8.
Troll CR 5
CE Large giant
Monster Manual 247
Init +2; Senses darkvision 90 ft., low-light vision, scent; Listen +5, Spot +6
Languages Giant
AC 16, touch 11, flat-footed 14
hp 63 (6 HD); regeneration 5
Fort +11, Ref +4, Will +3
Spd 30 ft.
Melee 2 claws +9 (1d6+6), bite +4 (1d6+3)
Space 10 ft.; Reach 10 ft.
Special Attacks rend (2d6+9)
Str 23, Dex 14, Con 23, Int 6, Wis 9, Cha 6
Base Atk +4; Grp +14
Feats Alertness, Iron Will, Track
Skills Listen +5, Spot +6, Survival -1
Regeneration (Ex) Fire and acid deal normal damage to a troll. If a troll loses a limb or body part, the lost portion regrows in 3d6 minutes. The creature can reattach the severed member instantly by holding it to the stump.
Rend (Ex) If a troll hits with both claw attacks, it latches onto the opponent’s body and tears the flesh. This attack automatically deals an additional 2d6+9 points of damage.
Scent (Ex) Can detect approaching enemies, sniff out hidden foes, and track by sense of smell.
Umber Hulk CR 7
CE Large aberration
Monster Manual 248
Init +1; Senses darkvision 60 ft., tremorsense 60 ft.; Listen +11, Spot +0
Languages Terran
AC 18, touch 10, flat-footed 17
hp 71 (8 HD)
Fort +8, Ref +3, Will +6
Spd 20 ft., burrow 20 ft.
Melee 2 claws +11 (2d4+6), bite +9 (2d8+3)
Space 10 ft.; Reach 10 ft.
Special Attacks confusing gaze (DC 15)
Str 23, Dex 13, Con 19, Int 9, Wis 11, Cha 13
Base Atk +6; Grp +16
Feats Great Fortitude, Multiattack, Toughness
Skills Climb +12, Jump +11, Listen +11
Confusing Gaze (Su) Confusion as the spell, 30 feet, CL 5th; Will DC 15 negates.
Tremorsense (Ex) Can automatically sense the location of anything within 60 feet that is in contact with the ground.
Underdark Phycomid CR 6
Advanced elite phycomid
N Small plant
Tome of Horrors 293
Init +2; Senses tremorsense 30 ft.; Listen +1, Spot +1
AC 15, touch 11, flat-footed 15
hp 73 (8 HD)
Fort +10, Ref +4, Will +3
Immune plant traits
Spd 10 ft.
Ranged fluid globule +9 touch (1d6 acid plus spore infection)
Space 5 ft.; Reach 0 ft.
Special Attacks spore infection (DC 18)
Str 11, Dex 14, Con 18, Int —, Wis 12, Cha 10
Base Atk +6; Grp +2
Spore Infection (Ex) A creature hit by a phycomid’s fluid globule attack must succeed on a DC 18 Fortitude save or take 1d2 points of Constitution damage as tiny mushroom-like growths sprout from its body. Each minute (10 rounds) thereafter, until the victim receives a remove disease, heal, miracle, or wish, he takes 1 point of Constitution damage. At Constitution 0, the victim dies and his body collapses to the ground, sprouting a new phycomid.
Tremorsense (Ex) A phycomid can automatically sense the location of anything within 30 feet that is in contact with the ground.
Plant Traits Immune to critical hits, mind-affecting spells and abilities, paralysis, poison, polymorph, sleep, and stunning.
Underoerth Phase Spider CR 5
Advanced elite phase spider
N Large magical beast
Monster Manual 207
Init +10; Senses darkvision 60 ft., low-light vision; Listen +2, Spot +5
AC 18, touch 15, flat-footed 12
hp 89 (8 HD)
Fort +10, Ref +11, Will +3
Spd 40 ft., climb 20 ft.
Melee bite +11 (1d8+6 plus poison)
Space 10 ft.; Reach 5 ft.
Special Attacks poison (DC 21, 1d8 Con/1d8 Con)
Str 19, Dex 22, Con 20, Int 6, Wis 14, Cha 8
Base Atk +8; Grp +16
Feats Ability Focus (poison), Improved Initiative, Improved Natural Attack (bite)
Skills Climb +12, Move Silently +14, Spot +5
SQ ethereal jaunt
Ethereal Jaunt (Su) A phase spider can shift from the Ethereal Plane to the Material Plane as a free action, and shift back again as a move action (or during a move action). The ability is otherwise identical with ethereal jaunt (caster level 15th)
Underworld Ghoul CR 2
Advanced elite ghoul
CE Medium undead
Monster Manual 118
Init +3; Senses darkvision 60 ft.; Listen +3, Spot +8
Languages Elven, Undercommon
AC 16, touch 14, flat-footed 12
hp 19 (3 HD)
Fort +1, Ref +5, Will +6
Immune undead traits; Resist +6 turn resistance
Spd 30 ft.
Melee bite +3 (1d6+2 plus paralysis), 2 claws +1 (1d3+1 plus paralysis)
Special Attacks ghoul fever (DC 14), paralysis (DC 14)
Str 14, Dex 19, Con —, Int 12, Wis 17, Cha 16
Base Atk +1; Grp +3
Feats Improved Turn Resistance, Multiattack
Skills Balance +9, Climb +6, Hide +9, Jump +6, Move Silently +8, Spot +8
Ghoul Fever (Su) Disease—bite, Fortitude DC 14, incubation period 1 day, damage 1d3 Constitution and 1d3 Dexterity. An afflicted humanoid who dies of ghoul fever rises as a ghoul at the next midnight. A humanoid who becomes a ghoul in this way retains none of the abilities it possessed in life. It is not under the control of any other ghouls, but it hungers for the flesh of the living and behaves like a normal ghoul in all respects. A humanoid of 4 Hit Dice or more rises as a ghast, not a ghoul.
Paralysis (Ex) Those hit by a ghoul’s bite or claw attack must succeed on a DC 14 Fortitude save or be paralyzed for 1d4+1 rounds. Elves have immunity to this paralysis.
Turn Resistance (Ex) The ghoul is treated as an undead with 9 HD for purposes of turn, rebuke, command, or bolster attempts.
Undead Traits Immune to ability damage to Str, Dex or Con, ability drain, critical hits, death effects, death from massive damage, disease, energy drain, exhaustion, fatigue, mind-affecting spells and abilities, necromancy effects, nonlethal damage, paralysis, poison, sleep, stunning, and any effect that requires a Fortitude save (unless it also affects objects or is harmless.
Underworld Ghast CR 5
Advanced elite ghast
CE Medium undead
Monster Manual 119
Init +4; Senses darkvision 60 ft.; Listen +3, Spot +9
Aura stench (10-ft. radius, DC 19)
Languages Elven, Undercommon
AC 18, touch 14, flat-footed 14
hp 60 (8 HD)
Fort +2, Ref +6, Will +9
Immune undead traits; Resist +6 turn resistance
Spd 30 ft.
Melee bite +10 (1d8+6 plus paralysis), 2 claws +8 (1d4+3 plus paralysis)
Special Attacks ghoul fever (DC 19), paralysis (DC 19)
Str 23, Dex 19, Con —, Int 12, Wis 16, Cha 20
Base Atk +4; Grp +10
Feats Improved Toughness, Improved Turn Resistance, Multiattack
Skills Balance +8, Climb +11, Hide +9, Jump +11, Move Silently +9, Spot +9
Ghoul Fever (Su) Disease—bite, Fortitude DC 19, incubation period 1 day, damage 1d3 Constitution and 1d3 Dexterity.
Paralysis (Ex) Those hit by a ghast’s bite or claw attack must succeed on a DC 19 Fortitude save or be paralyzed for 1d4+1 rounds. Even elves can be affected by this paralysis.
Stench (Ex) The stink of death and corruption surrounding these creatures is overwhelming. Living creatures within 10 feet must succeed on a DC 19 Fortitude save or be sickened for 1d6+4 minutes. A creature that successfully saves cannot be affected again by the same ghast’s stench for 24 hours. A delay poison or neutralize poison spell removes the effect from a sickened creature. Creatures with immunity to poison are unaffected, and creatures resistant to poison receive their normal bonus on their saving throws.
Turn Resistance (Ex) The ghast is treated as an undead with 14 HD for purposes of turn, rebuke, command, or bolster attempts.
Undead Traits Immune to ability damage to Str, Dex or Con, ability drain, critical hits, death effects, death from massive damage, disease, energy drain, exhaustion, fatigue, mind-affecting spells and abilities, necromancy effects, nonlethal damage, paralysis, poison, sleep, stunning, and any effect that requires a Fortitude save (unless it also affects objects or is harmless.
Venerable Subterranean Lizard CR 6
Advanced elite subterranean lizard
N Huge animal
Init +2; Senses darkvision 60 ft.; Listen +5, Spot +5
AC 16, touch 10, flat-footed 14
hp 97 (9 HD)
Fort +16, Ref +8, Will +5
Spd 30 ft., climb 20 ft.
Melee bite +14 (3d6+15)
Space 15 ft.; Reach 10 ft.
Special Attacks improved grab
Str 30, Dex 15, Con 26, Int 1, Wis 14, Cha 2
Base Atk +6; Grp +24
Feats Alertness, Great Fortitude, Improved Natural Attack (bite), Stealthy
Skills Climb +19, Hide +4, Listen +5, Move Silently +5, Spot +5
Improved Grab (Ex) To use this ability, a subterranean lizard must hit an opponent of Large size or smaller with its bite attack. It can then attempt to start a grapple as a free action without provoking an attack of opportunity. If it wins the grapple check, it establishes a hold and automatically deals bite damage.
Vrock Demon CR 9
CE Large outsider (chaotic, extraplanar, evil)
Monster Manual 48
Init +2; Senses darkvision 60 ft.; Listen +24, Spot +24
Languages Abyssal, Celestial, Draconic; telepathy 100 ft.
AC 22, touch 11, flat-footed 20
hp 115 (10 HD); DR 10/good
Fort +14, Ref +9, Will +10
Immune electricity, poison; Resist acid 10, cold 10, fire 10; SR 17
Spd 30 ft., fly 50 ft. (average)
Melee 2 claws +15 (2d6+6), bite +13 (1d8+3), 2 talons +13 (1d6+3)
Space 10 ft.; Reach 10 ft.
Special Attacks dance of ruin (DC 18), spores, stunning screech (DC 22), summon demon 1/day
Spell-Like Abilities (CL 12th)
At will—mirror image, telekinesis (DC 18), greater teleport (self plus 50 pounds of objects only)
1/day—heroism
Str 23, Dex 15, Con 25, Int 14, Wis 16, Cha 16
Base Atk +10; Grp +20
Feats Cleave, Combat Reflexes, Multiattack, Power Attack
Skills Concentration +20, Diplomacy +5, Hide +11, Intimidate +16, Knowledge (any one) +15, Listen +24, Move Silently +15, Search +15, Sense Motive +16, Spellcraft +15, Spot +24, Survival +3 (+5 following tracks)
Dance of Ruin (Su) To use this ability, a group of at least three vrocks must join hands in a circle, dancing wildly and chanting. At the end of 3 rounds of dancing, a wave of crackling energy flashes outward in a 100-foot radius. All creatures except for demons within the radius take 20d6 points of damage (Reflex DC 18 half). Stunning, paralyzing, or slaying one of the vrocks stops the dance.
Spores (Ex) A vrock can release masses of spores from its body once every 3 rounds as a free action. The spores automatically deal 1d8 points of damage to all creatures adjacent to the vrock. They then penetrate the skin and grow, dealing an additional 1d4 points of damage each round for 10 rounds. At the end of this time, the victim is covered with a tangle of viny growths. (The vines are harmless and wither away in 1d4 days.) A delay poison spell stops the spores’ growth for its duration. Bless, neutralize poison, or remove disease kills the spores, as does sprinkling the victim with a vial of holy water.
Stunning Screech (Su) Once per hour a vrock can emit a piercing screech. All creatures except for demons within a 30-foot radius must succeed on a DC 22 Fortitude save or be stunned for 1 round.
Summon Demon (Sp) Once per day a vrock can attempt to summon 2d10 dretches or another vrock with a 35% chance of success. This ability is the equivalent of a 3rd-level spell.
Wererat, ratman form CR 3
Male wererat warrior 2
LE Medium humanoid (human, shapechanger)
Monster Manual 171
Init +4; Senses low-light vision, scent; Listen +3, Spot +3
Languages Common, Undercommon
AC 17, touch 14, flat-footed 13
hp 17 (3 HD); DR 10/silver
Fort +7, Ref +6, Will +4
Spd 30 ft.
Melee +1 short sword +8 (1d6+1/19–20), bite +1 (1d4 plus disease)
Ranged mwk light crossbow +7 (1d8/19–20)
Special Attacks curse of lycanthropy (DC 15), disease (DC 12)
Str 11, Dex 19, Con 14, Int 10, Wis 11, Cha 8
Base Atk +2; Grp +2
Feats Alertness, Iron Will, Stealthy, Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus (short sword)
Skills Climb +17, Handle Animal +4, Hide +6, Listen +3, Move Silently +6, Spot +3, Swim +17
SQ alternate form, rat empathy
Possessions +1 short sword, +1 leather armor, masterwork buckler, masterwork dagger, masterwork light crossbow and 50 bolts
Wererat, human form: In this form, the wererat has the following changed statistics:
Init +1
AC 16, touch 11, flat-footed 15
DR none
Fort +6, Ref +3
Melee +1 short sword +5 (1d6+1/19–20)
Ranged mwk light crossbow +4 (1d8/19–20)
Dex 13,
Con 12
Grp +2
Skills Climb +5, Hide +3, Move Silently +3, Swim +5
Wererat, rat form: The wererat possesses the following changed statistics in this form:
Small humanoid (human, shapechanger)
Init +4
Spd 40 ft., climb 20 ft.
AC 18, touch 26, flat-footed 14
Melee bite +7 (1d4 plus disease)
Grp -2
Skills Climb +17, Hide +10, Move Silently +6, Swim +17
Alternate Form (Su) A wererat can assume a bipedal hybrid form or the form of a dire rat. Changing to or from animal or hybrid form is a standard action.
Curse of Lycanthropy (Su) Any humanoid or giant hit by a wererat’s bite attack in animal or hybrid form must succeed on a DC 15 Fortitude save or contract lycanthropy.
Disease (Ex) Filth fever; bite, Fortitude DC 12, incubation period 1d3 days, damage 1d3 Dex and 1d3 Con.
Rat Empathy (Ex) Communicate with rats and dire rats, and +4 racial bonus on Charisma-based checks against rats and dire rats.
Scent (Ex) Can detect approaching enemies, sniff out hidden foes, and track by sense of smell.
Yellow Mold CR 6
Description This fungus, colored pale yellow to a golden orange, grows in large patches on underground surfaces.
Effect If disturbed, a 5-foot square of this mold bursts forth with a cloud of poisonous spores. All within 10 feet of the mold must make a DC 15 Fortitude save or take 1d6 points of Constitution damage. Another DC 15 Fortitude save is required 1 minute later—even by those who succeeded on the first save—to avoid taking 2d6 points of Constitution damage. Fire destroys yellow mold, and sunlight renders it dormant.
