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Mycolid Commoner

Small · Plant · CR 1/2 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Black Flag SRD

1/2

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-2

WIS

CHA

-3

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Small

Type Plant

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 100

Initiative Bonus +2

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 13

Saving Throws

Strength +0 Dexterity +2 Constitution +0 Intelligence -2 Wisdom +3 Charisma -3

Languages

understands Sylvan but can't speak,telepathy 30.0 ft (9.1 m).

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Resistances

poison,Plant Resilience

Traits

Fungal Toxicity

A creature that hits the mycolid with a melee attack while within 5 feet of it must succeed on a DC 13 CON save or be poisoned for 1 hour. If the poison isn't neutralized before 1 hour has passed, the creature must succeed on a DC 13 CON save, taking 5 (2d4) poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Mycolid Connection

The mycolid can pinpoint the location of each friendly mycolid within 120 feet of it. In addition, its telepathy range increases to 120 feet when communicating with other mycolids.

Plant Resilience

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

Actions

Gardening Pick

+4 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d4+2 plus 2d4 poison damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4+2) piercing damage plus 5 (2d4) poison damage.

Slowing Spores

Recharge 5–6

The mycolid ejects slowing spores from its body. Each creature that isn't a mycolid within 5 feet of the mycolid must make a DC 13 WIS save. On a failure, a creature takes 5 (2d4) poison damage and is slowed until the end of its next turn. On a success, a creature takes half the damage and isn't slowed. A slowed creature's speed is halved, and it can't take reactions.

Bonus Actions

Fetid Feast

The mycolid draws sustenance from a Medium or larger pile of carrion or rotting vegetation within 5 feet of it. It regains 5 (2d4) HP. The mycolid can't use Fetid Feast on a pile of carrion or vegetation if it or another mycolid has already used Fetid Feast on that pile.

About Mycolid Commoner

Mycolid Commoner is a small plant with a Challenge Rating of 1/2. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 12 and possesses 21 hit points (derived from None).

Mycolid Commoner has communication capabilities including understands Sylvan but can't speak,telepathy 30 ft.. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Mycolid Commoner

1 tips available

When using Mycolid Commoner in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Telepathic Communication: This creature can communicate telepathically, making it excellent for coordination with allies. Silence spells won't stop its communication. Consider 'Mind Blank' or abilities that block telepathy.

Player Guide: Facing Mycolid Commoner

1 strategies available

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

Telepathy Awareness: This creature communicates telepathically! It can coordinate with allies silently. Silence won't stop it. Use 'Mind Blank' or abilities that block telepathy. Be cautious of mental attacks.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 1.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 2 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 75 XP
Hard: 112 XP
Deadly: 150 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 Mycolid Commoner?: Mycolid Commoner has a Challenge Rating of 1/2, making it appropriate for parties of level 0.5.
What type of creature is Mycolid Commoner?: Mycolid Commoner is a Small Plant, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Mycolid Commoner speak?: Mycolid Commoner can communicate in understands Sylvan but can't speak,telepathy 30 ft..