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Rug of Smothering

Large · Construct · CR 2 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Monstrous Menagerie

45 (7d8+14)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-5

WIS

CHA

-5

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Construct

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 450

Initiative Bonus +2

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 15 ft (4.6 m)

Climb 15 ft (4.6 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Blindsight 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 10

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

poison, psychic

Damage Resistances

bludgeoning

Condition Immunities

blinded, charmed, deafened, exhaustion, frightened, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned

Traits

False Appearance

While motionless, the rug is indistinguishable from a normal rug.

Spell-created

The DC for Dispel Magic to destroy this creature is 19.

Actions

Smother

+5 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m).

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one Large or smaller creature. Hit: The target is grappled (escape DC 13). Until this grapple ends the target is restrained and can't breathe. When the rug is dealt damage while it is grappling it takes half the damage (rounded down) and the other half is dealt to the grappled target. The rug can only have one creature grappled at once.

Squeeze

One creature grappled by the rug takes 10 (2d6 + 3) bludgeoning damage.

About Rug of Smothering

Rug of Smothering is a large construct with a Challenge Rating of 2. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 12 and possesses 45 hit points (derived from 7d8+14).

GM Tips: Using Rug of Smothering

2 tips available

When using Rug of Smothering in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Mid-level Encounter: Ideal for parties levels 3-8 as solo or small groups
Terrain Advantage: Use terrain to offset moderate combat abilities

Player Guide: Facing Rug of Smothering

2 strategies available

When your party encounters this creature, keep these strategies in mind:

Moderate Threat: Prepare standard combat tactics
Tactical Advantage: Use terrain and positioning

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 2.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 4 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 600 XP
Hard: 900 XP
Deadly: 1,200 XP

Based on D&D 5e Dungeon Master's Guide encounter building guidelines. CR roughly equals party level for medium encounters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the challenge rating of Rug of Smothering?: Rug of Smothering has a Challenge Rating of 2, making it appropriate for parties of level 2.0.
What type of creature is Rug of Smothering?: Rug of Smothering is a Large Construct, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.