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Banderhobb

Banderhobb 5e reference with CR 5, type, stat block details, token resources, terrain tools, fear hooks, and monster hunt generation.

CR 5MonstrosityStat Block + PDFHunt Ready
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Overview

A banderhobb is a shadow-bred kidnapper, a hulking toadlike monstrosity conjured to stalk targets, swallow victims, and vanish back into darkness.

Quick 5e Answer

Banderhobb CR, type, stat block, and table tools

Banderhobb is a CR 5 monstrosity for D&D 5e. This page includes AC 15, HP 136 (13d10 + 65), a ready stat block, a downloadable PDF, and connected encounter tools.

CR5
TypeMonstrosity
Stat BlockOriginal 5e-Compatible Stat Block
PDF SheetAvailable
AC15
HP136 (13d10 + 65)

Original 5e-Compatible Stat Block

Banderhobb

Large, Monstrosity, Neutral Evil

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This is an original Monster Almanac 5e-compatible stat block, not an official SRD stat block.

Armor Class15
Hit Points136 (13d10 + 65)
Challenge5 β€’ 1,800 XP
Proficiency+3
Speed
Walk 30 ft.
Initiative
+2
Saving Throws
Con +8, Str +8
Skills
Stealth +5, Perception +5
Damage Resistances
Necrotic, Poison
Senses
Darkvision 120 ft.; Passive Perception 15
Passive Perception
15
Languages
Understands Common and the language of its maker
STR20+5
DEX14+2
CON20+5
INT8-1
WIS14+2
CHA12+1

Traits

Shadow Appetite

The banderhobb has Advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks in dim light, darkness, alleys, or cramped interiors.

Kidnapper's Bulk

The banderhobb has Advantage on checks made to grapple or carry creatures.

Actions

Multiattack

The banderhobb makes two attacks: Bite and Grasping Tongue.

Bite

Melee Attack Roll: +8, reach 5 ft. Hit: 16 (2d10 + 5) Piercing damage.

Grasping Tongue

Melee Attack Roll: +8, reach 20 ft. Hit: 14 (2d8 + 5) Bludgeoning damage, and the target is pulled up to 15 feet.

Swallowing Shadow (Recharge 5-6)

Strength Saving Throw: one Medium or smaller creature within 5 feet. Failure: 31 (7d8) Necrotic damage and the target is swallowed into shadow until the end of its next turn. Success: Half damage.

Bonus Actions

Shadow Step

The banderhobb teleports up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space it can see in dim light or darkness.

Legal Attribution

Original Monster Almanac compatible game statistics. This entry is designed for 5e-style tabletop play and does not reproduce closed-book stat block text.

Generated by Monster Almanac. This is original compatible game content, not an official SRD stat block.

License: Monster Almanac Original Compatible Content

Generate Terrain

Underground

Base + optional customizer

Custom
Morning β€’ Subterranean Draft β€’ Earth Tunnels β€’ Packed Earth β€’ Collapsed Supports
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Urban

Base + optional customizer

Custom
Morning β€’ Clear β€’ Tight Alleys β€’ Carts and Stalls β€’ Clocktower Base
BaseOpen

Dungeon

Base + optional customizer

Custom
Morning β€’ Subterranean Draft β€’ Tight Corridors β€’ Cracked Tiles β€’ Iron Portcullis
BaseOpen

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Banderhobb Token, Portrait, Chatbot, Terrain, Fear Hooks, Hunt Generator, and D&D 5e Resources

Banderhobb 5e reference: CR 5 monstrosity, AC 15, HP 136 (13d10 + 65), PDF sheet, token, portrait, terrain, fear hooks, and hunt tools for Underground,… This page is part of the complete Monster Almanac stat block library. It includes a original 5e-compatible stat block with a downloadable PDF sheet, plus connected prep tools. Use this Monster Almanac page to move from search result to table prep: read the quick 5e reference, open the stat block, download the PDF when available, generate a token or portrait prompt, build matching terrain, create a monster-bound fear hook, and turn Banderhobb into a focused hunt.

Using Banderhobb in play

Banderhobb can be used in Underground, Urban, Dungeon when you want a CR 5 monstrosity that helps shape combat pressure, exploration tension, or narrative danger.

Banderhobb works well as a supporting threat, recurring danger, or encounter-building piece inside a larger scene.

The attached original 5e-compatible stat block gives you a table-ready rules reference, and the PDF button keeps the sheet easy to print or save before the session.

This makes Banderhobb useful not only as a monster reference, but also as a scene-shaping piece for travel danger, dungeon pressure, wilderness discovery, or a stronger narrative threat.

Why this monster is useful

  • Fits naturally into Underground, Urban, Dungeon.
  • Works as a CR 5 option for encounter building and pacing.
  • Connects directly with a stat block, downloadable PDF, portrait, token, chatbot, terrain, fear hook, and hunt resources.
  • Helps game masters move from reference to actual tabletop use more quickly.

Quick ideas for scene building

  • Use Banderhobb as a wandering threat tied to the local environment.
  • Pair the monster with terrain from the environments shown above.
  • Add an NPC witness, hunter, scholar, survivor, or fearful character to frame the danger.
  • Open the chatbot resource to give the creature more roleplay or lore flavor.
  • Use the hunt generator to turn this monster into a focused adventure hook.

Banderhobb 5e quick FAQ

What CR is Banderhobb in D&D 5e?

Banderhobb is listed in Monster Almanac as a CR 5 monstrosity.

What type of monster is Banderhobb?

Banderhobb is listed as a monstrosity.

Does Banderhobb have a 5e stat block?

Yes. This page includes a original 5e-compatible stat block and a downloadable PDF sheet.

Can I generate a token or hunt for Banderhobb?

Yes. This page links to Banderhobb token, portrait, chatbot, terrain, fear hook, and monster hunt tools for fast D&D prep.