Groundling Slayer

(Unearthed Arcana)

Medium monstrosity, Neutral Evil

Armor Class15
Hit Points58 (9d8 + 18)
Speed30 ft., burrow 20 ft.
STRDEXCONINTWISCHA
17 (+3) 16 (+3) 15 (+2) 10 (+0) 13 (+1) 8 (-1)
Saving Throws—
SkillsPerception +3, Stealth +7, Survival +3
Damage Vulnerabilities—
Damage Resistancespoison
Damage Immunities—
Condition Immunities—
Sensespassive Perception 13
LanguagesCommon
Challenge3

Actions

Multiattack.

The groundling makes two attacks, using Claw or Dagger in any combination.

Claw.

Melee Attack Roll: +5, reach 5 ft. Hit: 12 (2d8 + 3) Slashing damage. If the target is a Medium or smaller creature, it has the Grappled condition (escape DC 13) from one of two paws.

Dagger.

Melee or Ranged Attack Roll: +5, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3) Piercing damage plus 7 (2d6) Poison damage.

Reactions

Go to Ground.

Trigger: The groundling is hit by an attack roll while it is on the ground. Response: The groundling halves the damage (round down) it takes from that attack.