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Awakened Tree

Huge · Plant · CR 2 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Black Flag SRD

13 (natural armor)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

-2

CON

INT

WIS

CHA

-2

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Huge

Type Plant

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 450

Initiative Bonus -2

Movement

Walk 20 ft (6.1 m)

Swim 10 ft (3 m)

Climb 10 ft (3 m)

Crawl 10 ft (3 m)

Senses

Passive Perception 10

Saving Throws

Strength +4 Dexterity -2 Constitution +2 Intelligence +0 Wisdom +0 Charisma -2

Languages

one language known by its creator

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Resistances

bludgeoning,piercing,Plant Resilience

Damage Vulnerabilities

fire

Traits

False Appearance

While the tree remains motionless, it is indistinguishable from a normal tree.

Plant Resilience

The tree is resistant to exhaustion and to the paralyzed, petrified, and unconscious conditions.

Actions

Broken Branch

+6 to hit, range 20/60 ft (6.1/18.3 m). Hit: 4d6+4 piercing damage.

Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 18 (4d6+4) piercing damage.

Slam

+6 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 4d8+4 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 22 (4d8+4) bludgeoning damage.

Bonus Actions

Entangling Roots

One creature on the ground the tree can see within 10 feet of it must succeed on a DC 14 STR save or be restrained by roots until the end of its next turn.

About Awakened Tree

Awakened Tree is a huge plant with a Challenge Rating of 2. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 13 and possesses 60 hit points (derived from None).

Awakened Tree has communication capabilities including one language known by its creator. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Awakened Tree

2 tips available

When using Awakened Tree 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 Awakened Tree

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 Awakened Tree?: Awakened Tree has a Challenge Rating of 2, making it appropriate for parties of level 2.0.
What type of creature is Awakened Tree?: Awakened Tree is a Huge Plant, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Awakened Tree speak?: Awakened Tree can communicate in one language known by its creator.