Hive Command
Allied kruthiks within 30 feet deal 3 extra Piercing damage on their first hit each round.
Kruthik Hive Lord
Kruthik Hive Lord 5e reference with CR 5, type, stat block details, token resources, terrain tools, fear hooks, and monster hunt generation.
CR 5MonstrosityStat Block + PDFHunt Ready
Original 5e-Compatible Stat BlockDownload PDF
Overview
A kruthik hive lord is a burrowing alpha predator of the hive, a heavily armored insectile monstrosity that commands kruthik packs through scent, speed, and acid-laced brutality.
Quick 5e Answer
Kruthik Hive Lord CR, type, stat block, and table tools
Kruthik Hive Lord is a CR 5 monstrosity for D&D 5e. This page includes AC 18, 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
AC18
HP136 (13d10 + 65)
Original 5e-Compatible Stat Block
Kruthik Hive Lord
Large, Monstrosity (Kruthik), Unaligned
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This is an original Monster Almanac 5e-compatible stat block, not an official SRD stat block.
Armor Class18
Hit Points136 (13d10 + 65)
Challenge5 • 1,800 XP
Proficiency+3
- Speed
- Walk 40 ft., Climb 30 ft., Burrow 20 ft.
- Initiative
- +3
- Saving Throws
- Con +8, Str +8
- Skills
- Stealth +6, Perception +5
- Damage Resistances
- Acid
- Senses
- Darkvision 60 ft., Tremorsense 60 ft.; Passive Perception 15
- Passive Perception
- 15
- Languages
- None
STR20+5
DEX16+3
CON20+5
INT6-2
WIS14+2
CHA10+0
Traits
Tunnel Tyrant
The hive lord can burrow through earth, clay, and loose stone without leaving a stable tunnel.
Actions
Multiattack
The hive lord makes three attacks: two Claws and one Spike Volley.
Claw
Melee Attack Roll: +8, reach 5 ft. Hit: 14 (2d8 + 5) Slashing damage.
Spike Volley
Ranged Attack Roll: +6, range 30/120 ft. Hit: 17 (4d6 + 3) Piercing damage.
Hive Shriek (Recharge 5-6)
Constitution Saving Throw: creatures of the hive lord choice within 20 feet. Failure: 31 (7d8) Thunder damage and the target falls Prone. Success: Half damage.
Generate Terrain
Underdark
Base + optional customizer
Morning • Subterranean Draft • Fungal Forests • Spore Fields • Fungal Tower
Underground
Base + optional customizer
Morning • Subterranean Draft • Earth Tunnels • Packed Earth • Collapsed Supports
Dungeon
Base + optional customizer
Morning • Subterranean Draft • Tight Corridors • Cracked Tiles • Iron Portcullis
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Kruthik Hive Lord Token, Portrait, Chatbot, Terrain, Fear Hooks, Hunt Generator, and D&D 5e Resources
Kruthik Hive Lord 5e reference: CR 5 monstrosity, AC 18, HP 136 (13d10 + 65), PDF sheet, token, portrait, terrain, fear hooks, and hunt tools for Underdark,… 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 Kruthik Hive Lord into a focused hunt.
Using Kruthik Hive Lord in play
Kruthik Hive Lord can be used in Underdark, Underground, Dungeon when you want a CR 5 monstrosity that helps shape combat pressure, exploration tension, or narrative danger.
Kruthik Hive Lord 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 Kruthik Hive Lord 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 Underdark, Underground, 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 Kruthik Hive Lord 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.
Kruthik Hive Lord 5e quick FAQ
What CR is Kruthik Hive Lord in D&D 5e?
Kruthik Hive Lord is listed in Monster Almanac as a CR 5 monstrosity.
What type of monster is Kruthik Hive Lord?
Kruthik Hive Lord is listed as a monstrosity.
Does Kruthik Hive Lord 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 Kruthik Hive Lord?
Yes. This page links to Kruthik Hive Lord token, portrait, chatbot, terrain, fear hook, and monster hunt tools for fast D&D prep.
Continue building the scene
After choosing Kruthik Hive Lord, the next step is usually to connect the monster with a place, an encounter shape, a supporting cast, or a character who fears it. Use the tools below to keep building without leaving the Monster Almanac workflow.