Umber Hulk*
Large Monstrosity · · CR 5
- Monstrosity
- Large
- Tier 2
Umber Hulk*, CR 5, fills the large monstrosity role with chaotic evil disposition. Encounter regions: underground. Sourced from Monster Manual (5.5e 2024).
Stat Block
- Challenge Rating
- 5
- Type
- Monstrosity
- Size
- Large
- Alignment
- —
- Speed
- —
- Habitats
- Underground
- Sources
- Monster Manual (5.5e 2024)
Ecology
Umber Hulk* 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 underground regions. It is large-sized, which shapes how it hunts, hides, or fights.
Behaviour
Umber Hulk* 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
Umber Hulk* is codified in the 5.5e Monster Manual. 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 Umber Hulk*
- What is the challenge rating of Umber Hulk*?
- The CR on Umber Hulk* is 5. That CR matches tier-2 to early-tier-3 encounter math.
- What type of creature is Umber Hulk*?
- The bestiary type for Umber Hulk* is monstrosity, large size.
- Where does Umber Hulk* live?
- Habitats for Umber Hulk*: Underground.