Shadhavar
Large Monstrosity · Neutral · CR 2
- Monstrosity
- Large
- Tier 1
- Neutral
CR 2 large monstrosity, neutral — that's Shadhavar. Native to any. Sourced from Tome of Beasts 1.
Stat Block
- Challenge Rating
- 2
- Type
- Monstrosity
- Size
- Large
- Alignment
- Neutral
- Speed
- 50
- Habitats
- Any
- Sources
- Tome of Beasts 1
Ecology
Shadhavar 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 any regions. It is large-sized, which shapes how it hunts, hides, or fights.
Behaviour
Shadhavar is territorial and aggressive; rarely capable of negotiation in any meaningful way. Its Neutral alignment shapes how it engages with the world — predictable in tendency, even when unpredictable in detail. It is largely instinct-driven; complex strategy is the work of whoever (or whatever) commands it. Spellcasting expands its repertoire well beyond what its physical stat block alone suggests.
Origin
Shadhavar is introduced in Kobold Press's Tome of Beasts 1 (2016). 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 Shadhavar
- What is the challenge rating of Shadhavar?
- The CR on Shadhavar is 2. That CR fits parties at the start of their adventuring careers.
- What type of creature is Shadhavar?
- Shadhavar is classified as a monstrosity in D&D 5e, large size, neutral alignment.
- Where does Shadhavar live?
- Shadhavar is tagged for any habitat, leaving placement to the DM's needs.