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Dawnfly Desolation Nymph

Large Beast · Unaligned · CR 2

  • Beast
  • Large
  • Tier 1

CR 2 large beast, unaligned — that's Dawnfly Desolation Nymph. Native to coastal, swamp, and underwater. Sourced from Tome of Beasts 3.

Stat Block

Challenge Rating
2
Type
Beast
Size
Large
Alignment
Unaligned
Speed
30, burrow 15, climb 15, swim 30
Habitats
Coastal, Swamp, Underwater
Sources
Tome of Beasts 3

Ecology

Dawnfly Desolation Nymph is a non-magical animal, occupying a real ecological niche — predator, scavenger, herbivore, or pack member. It is most often found in coastal regions. It is large-sized, which shapes how it hunts, hides, or fights.

Behaviour

Dawnfly Desolation Nymph is driven by instinct — territory, hunger, fear, mating. Its alignment varies by individual or is irrelevant — it acts on instinct, drive, or whoever commands it. It is largely instinct-driven; complex strategy is the work of whoever (or whatever) commands it.

Origin

Dawnfly Desolation Nymph is introduced in Kobold Press's Tome of Beasts 3 (2022). Within a campaign, its existence anchors a region with the kind of weight only an old, named species carries.

CR 2 monstersAll BeastsCoastalSwampUnderwater

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dawnfly Desolation Nymph

What is the challenge rating of Dawnfly Desolation Nymph?
Dawnfly Desolation Nymph is rated CR 2. The rating works against tier-1 parties.
What type of creature is Dawnfly Desolation Nymph?
Dawnfly Desolation Nymph is classified as a beast in D&D 5e, large size, unaligned alignment.
Where does Dawnfly Desolation Nymph live?
Dawnfly Desolation Nymph is at home in Coastal, Swamp, Underwater.
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