Gordis

Model
Portrait

Stats

Size

Small

Type

Undead

Race

Ghost

Balanced Difficulty Stats

Level

8

HP

66

AC

13

Initiative

+5

Proficiency

+3

Weight

0.01 kg (0.02 lb)

Ability scores
STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
14 (+2)	20 (+5)	12 (+1)	6 (-2)	12 (+1)	7 (-2)

Saving throws
STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
+2	+5	+1	-2	+1	-2

Resistances ^(info)

Features

Darkvision
Can see in the dark up to 12 m / 40 ft.
Ethereal
Can't be shoved, thrown, or used as an improvised melee weapon.
Incorporeal Movement
Opportunity attacks against you have Disadvantage.
Man's Best Friend
This hunting dog's Armour Class and damage increase by an amount equal to the Proficiency Bonus of its houndmaster.
Opportunity Attack
Automatically attack an enemy moving out of your reach.
Pack Tactics
When an ally is within 3 m / 10 ft of your target and is not Incapacitated, your Attack Rolls against the target have Advantage.

Explorer Difficulty Stats

Level

8

HP

46

AC

13

Initiative

+5

Proficiency

+5

Weight

0.01 kg (0.02 lb)

Ability scores
STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
14 (+2)	20 (+5)	12 (+1)	6 (-2)	12 (+1)	7 (-2)

Saving throws
STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
+2	+5	+1	-2	+1	-2

Resistances ^(info)

Features

Darkvision
Can see in the dark up to 12 m / 40 ft.
Ethereal
Can't be shoved, thrown, or used as an improvised melee weapon.
Incorporeal Movement
Opportunity attacks against you have Disadvantage.
Man's Best Friend
This hunting dog's Armour Class and damage increase by an amount equal to the Proficiency Bonus of its houndmaster.
Opportunity Attack
Automatically attack an enemy moving out of your reach.
Pack Tactics
When an ally is within 3 m / 10 ft of your target and is not Incapacitated, your Attack Rolls against the target have Advantage.

Tactician Difficulty Stats

Level

8

HP

105

AC

13

Initiative

+5

Proficiency

+3

Weight

0.01 kg (0.02 lb)

Ability scores
STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
14 (+2)	20 (+5)	12 (+1)	6 (-2)	12 (+1)	7 (-2)

Saving throws
STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
+2	+5	+1	-2	+1	-2

Resistances ^(info)

Features

Darkvision
Can see in the dark up to 12 m / 40 ft.
Ethereal
Can't be shoved, thrown, or used as an improvised melee weapon.
Evasion
Successful DEX saves nullify damage; failed DEX saves reduce it by half.
Hunter's Camouflage
After receiving damage, the creature immediately uses their reaction to Blur
Incorporeal Movement
Opportunity attacks against you have Disadvantage.
Man's Best Friend
This hunting dog's Armour Class and damage increase by an amount equal to the Proficiency Bonus of its houndmaster.
Opportunity Attack
Automatically attack an enemy moving out of your reach.
Pack Tactics
When an ally is within 3 m / 10 ft of your target and is not Incapacitated, your Attack Rolls against the target have Advantage.

Gordis is an Undead Dog found in the Durinbold Mausoleum in Baldur's Gate's Lower City.

“	Fearless Gordis, who would chase any prey and helped bring in our greatest trophies.	„
	— Plaque adorning his sarcophagus

Overview[edit | edit source]

He and his two ghastly canine comrades Zina and Rocky, plus their minder Houndmaster Pol, will attack the party if their sarcophagi are disturbed with a successful DC 15 Strength check.

Combat[edit | edit source]

Attacks and abilities[edit | edit source]

Notable loot[edit | edit source]

Though nothing can be found in his ectoplasmic pile when defeated, you may loot his sarcophagus to find:

42x Balls
Potion of Speed

External links[edit | edit source]

Gordis on the Forgotten Realms Wiki

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