tortle-mpmm

Tortle

Source: Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse p. 244

The generic tortle stat block here represents a warrior, especially the sort who travels far and wide.

Tortles

Tortles are omnivorous, turtle-like bipeds with shells that cover most of their bodies. Because they carry their homes on their backs, tortles feel little need to stay put for long.

Most tortles like to see how other folk live. A tortle can spend decades away from their native land without feeling homesick, often viewing their current companions as their family.

Statblock

title: Tortle
![](Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/humanoid/token/tortle-mpmm.webp#token)
*Medium humanoid, Any alignment*
 
- **Armor Class** 17 (natural armor)
- **Hit Points** 22 (`4d8 + 4`) 
- **Speed** 30 ft.
 
|STR|DEX|CON|INT|WIS|CHA|
|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|
|15 (+2)|10 (+0)|12 (+1)|11 (+0)|13 (+1)|12 (+1)|
 
- **Proficiency Bonus** +2
- **Saving Throws** ⏤
- **Skills** [Athletics](Mechanics/CLI/rules/skills.md#Athletics) +4, [Survival](Mechanics/CLI/rules/skills.md#Survival) +3
- **Senses** passive Perception 11
- **Gear** [light crossbow](Mechanics/CLI/items/light-crossbow-xphb.md), [spear](Mechanics/CLI/items/spear-xphb.md)
- **Languages** Aquan, Common
- **Challenge** 1/4
 
## Traits
 
***Hold Breath.*** The tortle can hold its breath for 1 hour.
 
## Actions
 
***Claw.*** *Melee Weapon Attack:* `+4` to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. *Hit:* 4 (`1d4 + 2`) slashing damage.
 
***Spear.*** *Melee  or Ranged Weapon Attack:* `+4` to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. *Hit:* 5 (`1d6 + 2`) piercing damage, or 6 (`1d8 + 2`) piercing damage if used with two hands in melee.
 
***Light Crossbow.*** *Ranged Weapon Attack:* `+2` to hit, range 80/320 ft., one target. *Hit:* 4 (`1d8`) piercing damage.
 
***Shell Defense.*** The tortle withdraws into its shell. Until it emerges, it gains a +4 bonus to AC and has advantage on Strength and Constitution saving throws. While in its shell, the tortle is [prone](Mechanics/CLI/rules/conditions.md#Prone), its speed is 0 and can't increase, it has disadvantage on Dexterity saving throws, it can't take reactions, and the only action it can take is a bonus action to emerge.

Environment

coastal