Zaratan

When a zaratan is summoned from the Elemental Plane of Earth, the ground rises up to take the shape of what looks like a hulking, armored reptile, its shell composed of the landscape from which it arose. The zaratan plods across the land, each step sending shock waves through the ground severe enough to unsettle structures. Dim-witted, the zaratan lurches onward, expressing its rage through its trumpeting calls and the occasional boulder or blast of debris it spews from its cavernous maw. If seriously injured, the zaratan slowly retracts its appendages to gain shelter beneath its impervious shell, biding its time until it recovers and can resume its march.

Zaratan CR: 22 (41,000 XP)

Gargantuan elemental, neutral

Armor Class: 21

Hit Points: 307 (15d20 + 150)

Speed: 40 ft , swim: 40 ft

STR

30 +10

DEX

10 +0

CON

30 +10

INT

2 -4

WIS

21 +5

CHA

18 +4

Saving Throws: Wis +12, Cha +11

Damage Vulnerabilities: Thunder

Damage Resistances: Cold, Fire, Lightning, as well as Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from nonmagical attacks

Damage Immunities: Poison

Condition Immunities: Exhausted, Paralyzed, Petrified, Poisoned, Stunned

Senses: Darkvision 60 feet, Tremorsense 60 feet, Passive Perception 15

Languages: None

Challenge Rating: 22 (41,000 XP)

Earth-Shaking Movement. As a bonus action after moving at least 10 feet on the ground, the zaratan can send a shock wave through the ground in a 120-foot-radius circle centered on itself. That area becomes difficult terrain for 1 minute. Each creature on the ground that is concentrating must succeed on a DC 25 Constitution saving throw or the creature’s concentration is broken. The shock wave deals 100 thunder damage to all structures in contact with the ground in the area. If a creature is near a structure that collapses, the creature might be buried; a creature within half the distance of the structure’s height must make a DC 25 Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes 5d6 bludgeoning damage, is knocked prone, and is trapped in the rubble. A trapped creature is restrained, requiring a successful DC 20 Strength (Athletics) check as an action to escape. Another creature within 5 feet of the buried creature can use its action to clear rubble and grant advantage on the check. If three creatures use their actions in this way, the check is an automatic success. On a successful save, the creature takes half as much damage and doesn’t fall prone or become trapped.
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the zaratan fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Magic Weapons. The zaratan’s weapon attacks are magical.
Siege Monster. The elemental deals double damage to objects and structures (included in Earth-Shaking Movement).

Actions

Multiattack. The zaratan makes two attacks: one with its bite and one with its stomp.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +17 to hit, reach 20 feet, one target. Hit: 4d8 + 10 piercing damage.
Stomp. Melee Weapon Attack: +17 to hit, reach 20 feet, one target. Hit: 3d10 + 10 bludgeoning damage.
Spit Rock. Ranged Weapon Attack: +17 to hit, range 120 feet/240 feet, one target. Hit: 6d8 + 10 bludgeoning damage.
Spew Debris (Recharge 5-6). The zaratan exhales rocky debris in a 90-foot cube. Each creature in that area must make a DC 25 Dexterity saving throw. A creature takes 6d10 bludgeoning damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. A creature that fails the save by 5 or more is knocked prone.

Legendary Actions

The zaratan can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. The zaratan regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.
Stomp. The zaratan makes one stomp attack.
Move. The zaratan moves up to its speed.
Spit (Costs 2 Actions). The zaratan uses Spit Rock.
Retract (Costs 2 Actions). The zaratan retracts into its shell. Until it takes its Emerge action, it has resistance to all damage, and it is restrained. The next time it takes a legendary action, it must take its Revitalize or Emerge action.
Revitalize (Costs 2 Actions). The zaratan can use this option only if it is retracted in its shell. It regains 5d20 hit points. The next time it takes a legendary action, it must take its Emerge action.
Emerge (Costs 2 Actions). The zaratan emerges from its shell and uses Spit Rock. It can use this option only if it is retracted in its shell.

Genetic Ancestor(s)

• Elder Elementals

Lifespan

Immortal

Average Weight

3,000,000,000 pounds

Average Length

60 feet