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Gelatinous Cube

Large · Ooze · CR 2 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Black Flag SRD
Armor Class
6
Hit Points and Hit Dice
75
Challenge Rating CR
2

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR
16
+3
DEX
3
-4
CON
20
+5
INT
1
-5
WIS
6
-2
CHA
1
-5

Overview

Category Monsters
Size Large
Type Ooze
Alignment Chaotic Evil
XP 450
Initiative Bonus -4

Movement

Walk 15 ft (4.6 m)
Swim 7 ft (2.1 m)
Climb 7 ft (2.1 m)
Crawl 7 ft (2.1 m)

Senses

Passive Perception 8

Saving Throws

Strength +3 Dexterity -4 Constitution +5 Intelligence -5 Wisdom -2 Charisma -5

Languages

-

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities
acid,piercing,Ooze Resilience
Damage Resistances
Ooze Resilience
Damage Vulnerabilities
cold

Traits

Ooze Cube

The cube takes up its entire space. Other creatures can enter the space, but are subjected to the cube's Engulf and have disadvantage on the save. Creatures inside the cube can be seen but have total cover. A creature within 5 feet of the cube can take an action to pull a creature or object out of the cube. Doing so requires a successful DC 13 STR check, and the creature making the attempt takes 10 (3d6) acid damage.
The cube can hold only one Large creature or up to four Medium or smaller creatures inside it at a time.

Ooze Nature

The cube doesn't require sleep.

Ooze Resilience

The cube is resistant to the grappled and restrained conditions, and it is immune to exhaustion and to the blinded, charmed, deafened, frightened, and prone conditions.

Transparent

While motionless, the cube's Stealth is 15, even when the cube is in plain sight.

Actions

Engulf

The cube moves up to its speed. While doing so, it can enter a Large or smaller creature's space. When the cube enters a creature's space, the creature must make a DC 13 DEX save. On a success, the creature can choose to be pushed 5 feet back or to the side of the cube. A creature that chooses not to be pushed suffers the consequences of a failed save. On a failed save, the cube enters the creature's space, the creature takes 10 (3d6) acid damage, and is engulfed. The engulfed creature can't breathe, is restrained, and takes 21 (6d6) acid damage at the start of each of the cube's turns. When the cube moves, the engulfed creature moves with it.
An engulfed creature can try to escape by taking an action to make a DC 13 STR check. On a success, the creature escapes and enters a space of its choice within 5 feet of the cube.

Pseudopod

+5 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 3d6 acid damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 10 (3d6) acid damage.

Reactions

Skewer Prey

When the gelatinous cube is subjected to piercing damage, it can move a random creature engulfed by it to intercept the attack. The creature takes the piercing damage as if it were the target.

About Gelatinous Cube

Gelatinous Cube is a large ooze with a Challenge Rating of 2. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 6 and possesses 75 hit points (derived from None).

Gelatinous Cube has communication capabilities including -. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Gelatinous Cube

2 tips available

When using Gelatinous Cube 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 Gelatinous Cube

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 Gelatinous Cube?
Gelatinous Cube has a Challenge Rating of 2, making it appropriate for parties of level 2.0.
What type of creature is Gelatinous Cube?
Gelatinous Cube is a Large Ooze, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Gelatinous Cube speak?
Gelatinous Cube can communicate in -.

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