Large monstrosity, chaotic evil
Armor Class 12 (natural armor)
Hit Points 51 (6d10 + 18)
Speed 40 ft., climb 40 ft.
Proficiency Bonus +2
Proficiency Bonus +3 (5th Edition Advanced Mode)
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 (+4) | 13 (+1) | 16 (+3) | 8 (-1) | 12 (+1) | 7 (-2) |
Saving Throws (suggested) Str +6, Con +5
Skills Perception +3, Stealth +3
Damage Immunities cold
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 13
Languages Yeti
Challenge 3 (700 XP)
Fear of Fire. If the yeti takes fire damage, it has disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks until the end of its next turn.
Keen Smell. The yeti has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.
Snow Camouflage. The yeti has advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to hide in snowy terrain.
ACTIONS
- Multiattack. The yeti can use its Chilling Gaze and makes two claw attacks.
- Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4) slashing damage plus 3 (1d6) cold damage.
- Chilling Gaze. The yeti targets one creature it can see within 30 feet of it. If the target can see the yeti, the target must succeed on a DC 13 Constitution saving throw against this magic or take 10 (3d6) cold damage and then be paralyzed for 1 minute, unless it is immune to cold damage. The target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. If the target’s saving throw is successful, or if the effect ends on it, the target is immune to the Chilling Gaze of all yetis (but not abominable yetis) for 1 hour.
5th Edition Advanced Mode
Limiting the power of a character and making the overall difficulty of the game harder, does not reduce the creativity, indeed it does quite the opposite.
The Game Master has the option to use any and all of the instances proposed in this guide, or just some of them according to their preference.
It is the lack of something that move and motivate characters, not the abundance of it
DESCRIPTION
The yeti is a fearsome creature that dwells in the frozen mountains and tundras of the world. It resembles a cross between a human and a bear, with thick white fur that blends in with the snow. It has powerful claws and fangs, as well as an extra eyelid that protects its eyes from snowstorms. The yeti’s eyes are either icy blue or colorless, and they have a chilling gaze that can paralyze their prey. The yeti can grow up to eight feet tall and weigh up to 400 pounds. Some yeti are even larger and have sky-blue fur; these are known as abominable yeti and are much more dangerous than their common kin.
The yeti’s feet and hands are wide and flat, which helps to disperse their great weight on treacherous snow fields. They travel on all fours like the apes, but fight very comfortably standing erect. Unlike most apes and gorillas, the yeti does not have an opposable toe on its feet. They wear no clothing or ornamentation. The spoor, or smell, of a yeti is very subtle in cold climates, but in confined or warm areas, they have a strong, musky odor. Their claws and flesh are ivory white.
Unlike many arctic creatures, the yeti does not have a thick layer of body fat to keep it warm. Instead, it relies upon the special properties of its thick, warm fur. It has a transparent second eyelid, which allows the creature to see in blowing snow, and prevents its eyes from freezing in extreme temperatures.
COMBAT
The yeti is a cunning hunter that uses its keen smell and snow camouflage to stalk and ambush its prey. It can use its chilling gaze to freeze its enemies in place, then tear them apart with its claws. The yeti is not affected by cold attacks, but it fears fire and will avoid it at all costs. If the yeti takes fire damage, it becomes panicked and loses its focus. The yeti usually hunts alone or in small packs, but sometimes they will band together to defend their territory from intruders.
The yeti is of average intelligence, but it has no civilization. They can use simple tools, including man-made weapons, but will not make any themselves.
HABITAT / SOCIETY
The yeti lives in remote and inhospitable regions, such as Icewind Dale, the Spine of the World, the Great Glacier, Narfell, and the Yehimal Mountains. They prefer high altitudes and cold climates, where they can find food and shelter. The yeti are territorial and will attack anyone who trespasses on their domain. They have their own language, which consists of howls, grunts, and gestures. They are not very intelligent, but they have a primitive culture and a sense of hierarchy. The strongest yeti is the leader of the pack, and the others follow its commands. The yeti are not fond of other races, especially humans, whom they consider food or enemies.
The yeti will associate only with its immediate family, the young leaving to fend for themselves as soon as they mature. A family usually consists of an adult male with one to three females and a 50% chance of 1d6 young if females are present. In an attacking group, the largest yeti is the male, the next largest ones are his mates. Any others are small males or females that are due to leave the family soon.
Any living creature not of its family is considered potential food, including other yeti. This does not make them foolhardy; only a starving yeti will attack an obviously stronger party.
ECOLOGY
The yeti is an omnivorous creature that feeds on anything it can find or kill. It prefers meat, especially fresh meat, but it will also eat plants, berries, roots, and fungi. The yeti has few natural predators, except for dragons, frost giants, and other powerful creatures that inhabit the frozen lands. The yeti reproduces by mating once a year, usually in the spring. The female yeti gives birth to one or two cubs after six months of gestation. The cubs are born with brown fur, which turns white as they grow older. The cubs stay with their mother for two years, then leave to find their own territory or join another pack. The yeti can live up to 30 years in the wild.
The yeti’s typical diet consists of herd creatures, such as caribou, bears, wolves, and other creatures inhabiting the snowy mountains in which they live. The yeti may turn to scavenging in hard times. They range across a wide area in search of food, usually 15 miles in all directions from their lair.
Yeti claws and teeth have value only because of the rarity of the creature. They sell for about a gold piece a tooth or claw on the open market. Yeti fur is another story. It is prized by those living in cold climates for its extraordinary ability to keep its wearer warm. A full grown yeti pelt can fetch up to 300 gold pieces on the open market.