Adult Kruthik

It takes six months of steady eating for a young kruthik to reach adult size. The natural life span of an adult kruthik is roughly seven years.
Adult kruthiks grow spiky protrusions on their legs and can fling these dagger-sized spikes at enemies beyond the reach of their claws.

Adult Kruthik CR: 2 (450 XP)

Medium monstrosity, neutral

Armor Class: 18

Hit Points: 39 (6d8 + 12)

Speed: 40 ft , burrow: 20 ft , climb: 40 ft

STR

15 +2

DEX

16 +3

CON

15 +2

INT

7 -2

WIS

12 +1

CHA

8 -1

Senses: Darkvision 60 feet, Tremorsense 60 feet, Passive Perception 11

Languages: Kruthik

Challenge Rating: 2 (450 XP)

Keen Smell. The kruthik has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.
Pack Tactics. The kruthik has advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of the kruthik’s allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isn’t incapacitated.
Tunneler. The kruthik can burrow through solid rock at half its burrowing speed and leaves a 5-foot-diameter tunnel in its wake.

Actions

Multiattack. The kruthik makes two stab attacks or two spike attacks.
Stab. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 feet, one target. Hit: 1d6 + 3 piercing damage.
Spike. Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, range 20/60 feet, one target. Hit: 1d4 + 3 piercing damage.

Genetic Ancestor(s)

• Kruthik

Lifespan

7 years

Average Weight

240 pounds

Average Length

6 feet