Armor Class
21
Zaratan
Gargantuan Elemental · Neutral
Hit Points
307 (15d20 + 150)
Speed
Walk 40 ft., Swim 40 ft.
CR
22
Traits
Legendary Resistance (3/Day)
If the zaratan fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Siege Monster
The elemental deals double damage to objects and structures (included in Earth-Shaking Movement).
Actions
Multiattack
The zaratan makes one Bite attack and one Stomp attack.
Bite
Melee Weapon Attack +17 to hit, reach 20 ft., one target. 28 () Force damage.
Stomp
Melee Weapon Attack +17 to hit, reach 20 ft., one target. 26 () Thunder damage.
Spit Rock
Ranged Weapon Attack +17 to hit, range 120 ft./240 ft., one target. 31 () Force damage.
Spew Debris Recharge 5
The zaratan exhales rocky debris in a 90-foot cube. Each creature in that area must make a DC 25 Dexterity saving throw. A creature takes 33 () Bludgeoning damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. A creature that fails the save by 5 or more is knocked .
Bonus Actions
Earth-Shaking Movement
After moving at least 10 feet on the ground, the zaratan sends a shock wave through the ground in a 120-foot-radius circle centered on itself. That area becomes Difficult Terrain for 1 minute. Each creature on the ground that is must succeed on a DC 25 Constitution saving throw or the creature's is broken. The shock wave deals 100 Thunder damage to all structures in contact with the ground in the area. If a creature is near a structure that collapses, the creature might be buried; a creature within half the distance of the structure's height must make a DC 25 Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes 17 () Bludgeoning damage, is knocked , and is trapped in the rubble. A trapped creature is , requiring a successful DC 20 Strength () check as an action to escape. Another creature within 5 feet of the buried creature can use its action to clear rubble and grant advantage on the check. If three creatures use their actions in this way, the check is an automatic success. On a successful save, the creature takes half as much damage and doesn't fall or become trapped.
Legendary Actions
Stomp
The zaratan makes one Stomp attack.
Move
The zaratan moves up to its speed.
Spit (Costs 2 Actions)
The zaratan makes one Spit Rock attack.
Retract (Costs 2 Actions)
The zaratan retracts into its shell. Until it takes its Emerge action, it has resistance to all damage, and it is . The next time it takes a legendary action, it must take its Revitalize or Emerge action.
Revitalize (Costs 2 Actions)
The zaratan can use this option only if it is retracted in its shell. It regains 52 () hit points. The next time it takes a legendary action, it must take its Emerge action.
Emerge (Costs 2 Actions)
The zaratan emerges from its shell and makes one Spit Rock attack. It can use this option only if it is retracted in its shell.