Argazan
Large • Monstrosity • Neutral Evil
Armor Class 17
Hit Points 190 (20d10 + 80)
Speed 30 ft., burrow 20 ft., climb 20 ft.
Initiative +0 (10)
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 (+4) | 10 (+0) | 18 (+4) | 7 (-2) | 14 (+2) | 10 (+0) |
Saving Throws Str +8
Skills Perception +6
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 16
Languages –
CR 11 (XP 7,200; PB +4)
Blood Smell. The argazan can sense the exact location of any creature within 1 mile of it that either has less than half of its hit points or is bleeding due to the argazan’s Tail Spike. Such creatures can’t benefit from being invisible against the argazan.
Regeneration. The argazan regains 10 hit points at the start of each of its turns. If the argazan takes acid or fire damage, this trait doesn't function on the argazan’s next turn.
Spider Climb. The argazan can climb difficult surfaces, including along ceilings, without needing to make an ability check.
Sturdy Grip. The argazan has advantage on checks and saving throws that would move it against its will or knock it prone.
ACTIONS
Multiattack. The argazan makes two Rend attacks and uses its Tail Spikes once.
Rend. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 (with advantage against creatures that have less than half of its hit points or are bleeding due to the argazan’s Tail Spike), reach 5 ft. Hit: 22 (4d8 + 4) slashing damage.
Tail Spikes. Dexterity Saving Throw: DC 16, one creature within 90 feet that the argazan can see. Failure: 18 (4d6 + 4) piercing damage, and the target receives a wound. While wounded, the target loses 5 (1d10) Hit Points at the start of each of its turns. The wound closes after a spell restores hit points to the target, or after the target or a creature within 5 feet of it takes an action to stanch the wound, doing so by succeeding on a DC 16 Wisdom (Medicine) check.
Argazan
Large • Monstrosity • Neutral Evil
Armor Class 16
Hit Points 153 (18d10 + 54)
Speed 30 ft., burrow 20 ft., climb 20 ft.
Initiative +0 (10)
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 (+3) | 10 (+0) | 16 (+3) | 7 (-2) | 14 (+2) | 10 (+0) |
Saving Throws Str +8
Skills Perception +5
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 16
Languages –
CR 8 (XP 3,900; PB +3)
Blood Smell. The argazan can sense the exact location of any creature within 1 mile of it that either has less than half of its hit points or is bleeding due to the argazan’s Tail Spike. Such creatures can’t benefit from being invisible against the argazan.
Regeneration. The argazan regains 10 hit points at the start of each of its turns. If the argazan takes acid or fire damage, this trait doesn't function on the argazan’s next turn.
Spider Climb. The argazan can climb difficult surfaces, including along ceilings, without needing to make an ability check.
Sturdy Grip. The argazan has advantage on checks and saving throws that would move it against its will or knock it prone.
ACTIONS
Multiattack. The argazan makes two Rend attacks and uses its Tail Spikes once.
Rend. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 (with advantage against creatures that have less than half of its hit points or are bleeding due to the argazan’s Tail Spike), reach 5 ft. Hit: 17 (4d6 + 3) slashing damage.
Tail Spikes. Dexterity Saving Throw: DC 14, one creature within 60 feet that the argazan can see. Failure: 13 (4d4 + 3) piercing damage, and the target receives a wound. While wounded, the target loses 4 (1d8) Hit Points at the start of each of its turns. The wound closes after a spell restores hit points to the target, or after the target or a creature within 5 feet of it takes an action to stanch the wound, doing so by succeeding on a DC 14 Wisdom (Medicine) check.
Argazan
Large • Monstrosity • Neutral Evil
Armor Class 18
Hit Points 231 (22d10 + 110)
Speed 30 ft., burrow 20 ft., climb 20 ft.
Initiative +0 (10)
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 (+5) | 10 (+0) | 20 (+5) | 7 (-2) | 14 (+2) | 10 (+0) |
Saving Throws Str +8
Skills Perception +7
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 17
Languages –
CR 14 (XP 11,500; PB +5)
Blood Smell. The argazan can sense the exact location of any creature within 1 mile of it that either has less than half of its hit points or is bleeding due to the argazan’s Tail Spike. Such creatures can’t benefit from being invisible against the argazan.
Regeneration. The argazan regains 20 hit points at the start of each of its turns. If the argazan takes acid or fire damage, this trait doesn't function on the argazan’s next turn.
Spider Climb. The argazan can climb difficult surfaces, including along ceilings, without needing to make an ability check.
Sturdy Grip. The argazan has advantage on checks and saving throws that would move it against its will or knock it prone.
ACTIONS
Multiattack. The argazan makes two Rend attacks and uses its Tail Spikes once.
Rend. Melee Weapon Attack: +10 (with advantage against creatures that have less than half of its hit points or are bleeding due to the argazan’s Tail Spike), reach 5 ft. Hit: 30 (4d12 + 5) slashing damage.
Tail Spikes. Dexterity Saving Throw: DC 18, one creature within 90 feet that the argazan can see. Failure: 23 (4d8 + 5) piercing damage, and the target receives a wound. While wounded, the target loses 6 (1d12) Hit Points at the start of each of its turns. The wound closes after a spell restores hit points to the target, or after the target or a creature within 5 feet of it takes an action to stanch the wound, doing so by succeeding on a DC 18 Wisdom (Medicine) check.
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USING MONSTER VARIANTS
Monster variants allow the GM to adjust encounters to better match the party’s strength, narrative needs, or world-building logic. A weaker variant may represent a juvenile, wounded, or lesser specimen, while a stronger variant can serve as a leader, champion, ancient creature, or apex predator.
Variants can be used to fine-tune difficulty without changing the core identity of the monster, making them ideal for scaling encounters, reinforcing hierarchy within a faction, or creating memorable boss-style enemies. You can even use the same stat block but different variants in the same encounter if you want.
Design Note. Each monster is primarily balanced around its normal version. Weaker and stronger variants are derived adjustments and may not always preserve every tactical nuance or “feel” of the original creature. GMs are encouraged to review variants carefully and adjust abilities or tactics as needed to best suit their table.