CR 6 – Monstrosity – Frostbite Wrecker
Tier 2 play
**Monster Name:** Frostbite Wrecker
**Size, Type, Alignment:** Medium, Monstrosity, Neutral Evil
**Core Stats:** Armor Class (AC) 15, Hit Points (HP) 85 (10d8 + 40), Speed 30 ft., climb 15 ft.
**Ability Scores:**
Strength 18 (+4),
Dexterity 14 (+2),
Constitution 18 (+4),
Intelligence 2 (-4),
Wisdom 12 (+1),
Charisma 5 (-3)
**Proficiencies:** Saving Throws: Constitution +7, Strength +7
Skills: Perception +4, Stealth +5
Damage Resistances: Cold, Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks
Damage Immunities: Poison
Condition Immunities: Charmed, Frightened, Paralyzed
**Senses:** Darkvision 60 ft., Tremorsense 30 ft., Passive Perception 14
**Languages:** Understands Common but cannot speak
**Challenge Rating (CR):** 6
**Special Abilities:**
– **Icebound Resilience:** The Frostbite Wrecker has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
– **Frost Aura:** Any creature that starts its turn within 10 feet of the Frostbite Wrecker takes 5 (1d10) cold damage.
**Actions:**
– **Multiattack:** The Frostbite Wrecker makes three attacks: one with its Frostbite Claw and two with its Ice Spikes.
– **Frostbite Claw:** Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d6 + 4) slashing damage plus 3 (1d6) cold damage.
– **Ice Spikes:** Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, range 30/120 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) piercing damage and the target must succeed on a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw or be knocked prone.
– **Frost Shard Burst (Recharge 5-6):** The Frostbite Wrecker releases a burst of icy shards in a 20-foot radius centered on itself. Each creature in that area must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 27 (6d8) cold damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
**Description:** The Frostbite Wrecker is a fearsome predator born from the icy depths of the northern tundras. With its clawed limbs and spikes made of pure ice, it stalks the frozen landscapes, using its innate cold powers to immobilize prey. While it lacks intelligence and prefers brute force, it employs cunning tactics, often ambushing from high snowbanks or blending into the icy terrain. Its demeanor is aggressive and territorial, attacking anything that threatens its domain. Encountering a Frostbite Wrecker is a chilling experience, as it not only showcases the dangers of the cold but also the raw, untamed fury of nature's monstrosities.