Deep Scion
Medium Monstrosity · · CR 3
- Monstrosity
- Medium
- Tier 1
As a medium monstrosity, Deep Scion carries CR 3. Common in coastal and underwater environments. Sourced from Monsters of the Multiverse and Volo's Guide to Monsters.
Stat Block
- Challenge Rating
- 3
- Type
- Monstrosity
- Size
- Medium
- Alignment
- —
- Speed
- 30 ft., (20 ft. and swim 40 ft. in hybrid form)
- Habitats
- Coastal, Underwater
- Sources
- Monsters of the Multiverse, Volo's Guide to Monsters
Ecology
Deep Scion is a magical creature outside the normal ecological taxonomy — too constructed to be a beast, too natural to be an aberration. It is most often found in coastal regions. It is medium-sized, which shapes how it hunts, hides, or fights.
Behaviour
Deep Scion is territorial and aggressive; rarely capable of negotiation in any meaningful way. 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
Deep Scion is reprinted in Monsters of the Multiverse and expanded in Volo's Guide to Monsters. Within a campaign, its existence anchors a region with the kind of weight only an old, named species carries.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Deep Scion
- What is the challenge rating of Deep Scion?
- On the bestiary CR scale, Deep Scion sits at 3. It matches tier-1 encounter math.
- What type of creature is Deep Scion?
- Deep Scion is classified as a monstrosity in D&D 5e, medium size.
- Where does Deep Scion live?
- You'll find Deep Scion in Coastal, Underwater according to the bestiary entry.