The Bulette is one such boss who can only be fought on its terms.
Unlike other bosses in the environment, you could’t sneak up on this stealthy subterranean creature.
What Is The Bulette?
TheBuletteis a subterranean mole-like creature thatpops up randomlyas you explore the Underdark.
These rumblings are usually followed by aline of disturbed earthstreaking past.
Both arewarning signsthat the Bulette is present.
Pay close attention to thedirectionof the dirt trail that the Bulette leaves.
you might alsotoggle the turn-based modewhen you see the trail appear.
This will allow you to get your party members into position before the Bulette pops up.
The Bulettedoes not always appearwhen it tunnels around you.
Sometimes, it will simplyknock your character overand then tunnel away.
Youwon’t be able to predictwhere the Bulette willreappear,but it usuallydoesn’ttarget thesame location twice.
When the Bulette reappears, itwillnot be in full health.
verify tosave, Short Rest, and Long Restfrequently.
It’s okay to prioritize having a good time over beating a fight at the hardest difficulty level.
Use the ‘Examine’ optionon any boss or item you want to take a closer look at.
The ‘Examine’ tab will show you the boss’sclassification, size, resistances, and so much more.
These stats were calculated in theBalanced Gamemode.
It does not have any known weaknesses for any damage types.
Resistance willhalve the efficacyof your attacks of those damage types.
The Bulette’s Abilities
The Bulette hasmorethan just its size going for it.
The Bulette’sTeritorial abilitymeans that it willalways attack other monstrositiesbefore attacking any smaller prey.
This can work to your advantage.
Try topit the Bulette against other monstrous creatureswhen possible.
Outside general combat, the Bulette can also use theBurrow action.
This action allows the Bulette to burrow under the ground andrecover some of its hit points.
It can recover up to8d8 + 10 HPafter using the Burrow action.
To avoid a prolonged fight, venture to render the Buletteunconsciousor hit it withheavy damage attacksas soon as possible.
Youdon’twant toallow it to heal.
Some abilities evenpreventcharacters from being ambushed at all.
This is especiallyimportantin areas where the Bulette will ambush younear other hostile entities.
The Bulettedoes not ally withany other Underdark creatures because it is Territorial.
Other hostile entities will hunt the Bulette and vice versa during combat.
The Bulette can’t easily navigatemulti-story terrainand will have difficulty usingMelee Attackson targetsat higher elevations.
Taking the high ground alsogives you an Advantagewithin the game’s combat mechanics.
Certain abilities, likeAstarion’s Sneak Attack,can only be triggered if you have an Advantage.
The high ground alsoprotectsyou fromany splash damage,blanket damage, or area effectsyou might cast on the Bulette.
Any spell or ability thataffects a wide areacan be used to your advantage.
Triggering aBibberbangmushroom can be just as effective as throwing a grenade.
