Encounter Identity
Skittering Horror fights as a many-legged fear engine. It has Advantage on checks and saving throws that directly support this role in its favored terrain or encounter setup.
Skittering Horror
Skittering Horror 5e reference with CR 15, type, stat block details, token resources, terrain tools, fear hooks, and monster hunt generation.
CR 15AberrationStat Block + PDFHunt Ready
Original 5e-Compatible Stat BlockDownload PDF
Overview
A skittering horror is a many-limbed aberrant predator bred by House Dimir, stalking ceilings and alleys alike to paralyze prey with speed and venom.
Quick 5e Answer
Skittering Horror CR, type, stat block, and table tools
Skittering Horror is a CR 15 aberration for D&D 5e. This page includes AC 19, HP 337 (27d12 + 162), a ready stat block, a downloadable PDF, and connected encounter tools.
CR15
TypeAberration
Stat BlockOriginal 5e-Compatible Stat Block
PDF SheetAvailable
AC19
HP337 (27d12 + 162)
Original 5e-Compatible Stat Block
Skittering Horror
Huge, Aberration, Chaotic Evil
Original 5e5e-compatiblemonster-almanac-original-v1PDF Ready
This is an original Monster Almanac 5e-compatible stat block, not an official SRD stat block.
Armor Class19
Hit Points337 (27d12 + 162)
Challenge15 • 13,000 XP
Proficiency+5
- Speed
- Walk 40 ft., Climb 30 ft.
- Initiative
- +3
- Saving Throws
- Cha +7, Con +10, Str +9, Wis +8
- Skills
- Insight +8, Stealth +8, Perception +8
- Damage Resistances
- Psychic
- Senses
- Darkvision 120 ft.; Passive Perception 18
- Passive Perception
- 18
- Languages
- Deep Speech, telepathy 120 ft.
STR19+4
DEX17+3
CON21+5
INT19+4
WIS17+3
CHA15+2
Traits
Pressure Pattern
Once on each of its turns when Skittering Horror damages a creature with Psychic damage, that creature has Disadvantage on its next opportunity attack before the start of Skittering Horror's next turn.
Actions
Multiattack
Skittering Horror makes two Signature Strike attacks.
Signature Strike
Melee or Ranged Attack Roll: +9, reach 15 ft. or range 60/180 ft. Hit: 52 damage including Psychic pressure.
Psychic Surge (Recharge 5-6)
Saving Throw: creatures of the GM's choice within 30 to 60 feet. Failure: 85 Psychic damage and the target cannot take Reactions until the end of its next turn. Success: Half damage.
Reactions
Defensive Instinct
When Skittering Horror is hit by an attack, it adds 5 to its AC against that attack, potentially causing it to miss.
Generate Terrain
Dungeon
Base + optional customizer
Morning • Subterranean Draft • Tight Corridors • Cracked Tiles • Iron Portcullis
Ruins
Base + optional customizer
Morning • Clear • Scattered Walls • Rubble Fields • Fallen Statue
Urban
Base + optional customizer
Morning • Clear • Tight Alleys • Carts and Stalls • Clocktower Base
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Skittering Horror Token, Portrait, Chatbot, Terrain, Fear Hooks, Hunt Generator, and D&D 5e Resources
Skittering Horror 5e reference: CR 15 aberration, AC 19, HP 337 (27d12 + 162), PDF sheet, token, portrait, terrain, fear hooks, and hunt tools for Dungeon,… 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 Skittering Horror into a focused hunt.
Using Skittering Horror in play
Skittering Horror can be used in Dungeon, Ruins, Urban when you want a CR 15 aberration that helps shape combat pressure, exploration tension, or narrative danger.
Skittering Horror 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 Skittering Horror 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 Dungeon, Ruins, Urban.
- Works as a CR 15 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 Skittering Horror 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.
Skittering Horror 5e quick FAQ
What CR is Skittering Horror in D&D 5e?
Skittering Horror is listed in Monster Almanac as a CR 15 aberration.
What type of monster is Skittering Horror?
Skittering Horror is listed as a aberration.
Does Skittering Horror 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 Skittering Horror?
Yes. This page links to Skittering Horror token, portrait, chatbot, terrain, fear hook, and monster hunt tools for fast D&D prep.
Continue building the scene
After choosing Skittering Horror, 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.