Shadow Mastiff Alpha
Medium Monstrosity · · CR 3
- Monstrosity
- Medium
- Tier 1
Shadow Mastiff Alpha, CR 3, fills the medium monstrosity role. Encounter regions: forest, hill, and swamp. Sourced from Monsters of the Multiverse.
Stat Block
- Challenge Rating
- 3
- Type
- Monstrosity
- Size
- Medium
- Alignment
- —
- Speed
- 40 ft.
- Habitats
- Forest, Hill, Swamp
- Sources
- Monsters of the Multiverse
Ecology
Shadow Mastiff Alpha 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 forest regions. It is medium-sized, which shapes how it hunts, hides, or fights.
Behaviour
Shadow Mastiff Alpha 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
Shadow Mastiff Alpha is reprinted in Monsters of the Multiverse. 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 Shadow Mastiff Alpha
- What is the challenge rating of Shadow Mastiff Alpha?
- The CR on Shadow Mastiff Alpha is 3. That CR matches tier-1 encounter math.
- What type of creature is Shadow Mastiff Alpha?
- Shadow Mastiff Alpha is classified as a monstrosity in D&D 5e, medium size.
- Where does Shadow Mastiff Alpha live?
- The bestiary places Shadow Mastiff Alpha in Forest, Hill, Swamp.