Ice Urchin
Large Monstrosity · Unaligned · CR 1
- Monstrosity
- Large
- Tier 1
As a large monstrosity (unaligned), Ice Urchin carries CR 1. Common in arctic environments. Sourced from Tome of Beasts 3.
Stat Block
- Challenge Rating
- 1
- Type
- Monstrosity
- Size
- Large
- Alignment
- Unaligned
- Speed
- 20
- Habitats
- Arctic
- Sources
- Tome of Beasts 3
Ecology
Ice Urchin 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 arctic regions. It is large-sized, which shapes how it hunts, hides, or fights.
Behaviour
Ice Urchin 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
Ice Urchin 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ice Urchin
- What is the challenge rating of Ice Urchin?
- Ice Urchin is rated CR 1. The rating suits an early or mid tier-1 group.
- What type of creature is Ice Urchin?
- Ice Urchin is classified as a monstrosity in D&D 5e, large size, unaligned alignment.
- Where does Ice Urchin live?
- The bestiary places Ice Urchin in Arctic.