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Alchemical Apprentice

Small · Ooze · CR 1 · Unaligned

Source. Creature Codex

11 (natural armor)

63 (14d6+14)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

-2

CON

INT

WIS

-2

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Small

Type Ooze

Alignment Unaligned

XP 200

Initiative Bonus -2

Movement

Walk 10 ft (3 m)

Swim 5 ft (1.5 m)

Climb 10 ft (3 m)

Crawl 5 ft (1.5 m)

Senses

Blindsight 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 8

Skills

Arcana +5

Languages

understands Common but can't speak, telepathy 10.0 ft (3 m).

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Resistances

acid, cold, fire, poison

Condition Immunities

blinded, charmed, deafened, frightened, poisoned, prone

Traits

Absorb Potion

The ooze can absorb any potion, oil, tincture, or alchemical draught that touches it, choosing to be affected by the substance or to nullify it.

Amorphous

The ooze can move through a space as narrow as 1 inch wide without squeezing.

Perishable

These oozes don't fare well in sunlight and don't easily endure the rigors of travel. The creature dies if it is directly exposed to sunlight for more than 1 minute. Each day it is more than 1 mile from its “birth” place, the ooze must succeed on a DC 12 Constitution saving throw or die.

Produce Potion (1/Day)

The alchemical apprentice can produce one common potion, oil, tincture, or alchemical draught each day. If no creature is there to bottle, or otherwise collect, the substance when it is produced, it trickles away and is wasted.

Actions

Magical Burble

+5 to hit, range 60 ft (18.3 m). Hit: 3d6 poison damage.

Ranged Spell Attack: +5 to hit, range 60 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (3d6) acid, cold, fire, or poison damage.

Pseudopod

+3 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d8+1 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d8 + 1) bludgeoning damage.

About Alchemical Apprentice

Alchemical Apprentice is a small ooze with a Challenge Rating of 1. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 11 and possesses 63 hit points (derived from 14d6+14).

Alchemical Apprentice has communication capabilities including understands Common but can't speak, telepathy 10 ft.. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Alchemical Apprentice

5 tips available

When using Alchemical Apprentice in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Climbing Advantage: This creature can climb at 10 ft. It can use walls and ceilings for tactical positioning. Consider using 'Spider Climb' negation or fighting in open areas without vertical surfaces.
Fire Damage Mitigation: This creature deals fire damage. Advise players to have fire resistance ready or use water-based tactics. Consider environmental fire hazards that could backfire on the creature.
Cold Damage Strategy: Cold-based attacks can slow or freeze. Prepare 'Heat Metal' or fire spells as countermeasures. Ice terrain can be used to create difficult terrain for melee characters.
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.
Amorphous Movement: This creature can squeeze through spaces as small as 1 inch! Traditional barriers are ineffective. Use 'Wall of Force', 'Forcecage', or magical barriers to contain it.

Player Guide: Facing Alchemical Apprentice

5 strategies available

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

Climbing Defense: This creature can climb at 10 ft! It can use walls and ceilings for surprise attacks. Fight in open areas without vertical surfaces. 'Spider Climb' negation spells can help.
Fire Damage Protection: This creature deals fire damage! Get fire resistance from spells like 'Resistance' or potions. Avoid fighting near flammable objects. Water spells can counter fire attacks.
Cold Damage Protection: This creature deals cold damage! Get cold resistance or use fire spells. Avoid water surfaces - they can freeze and create difficult terrain. 'Heat Metal' can counter cold.
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.
Contain Amorphous Creature: This creature can squeeze through tiny spaces! Traditional barriers won't work. Use 'Wall of Force', 'Forcecage', or magical barriers. 'Create Bonfire' can block movement.

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 3 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 200 XP
Hard: 300 XP
Deadly: 400 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 Alchemical Apprentice?: Alchemical Apprentice has a Challenge Rating of 1, making it appropriate for parties of level 1.0.
What type of creature is Alchemical Apprentice?: Alchemical Apprentice is a Small Ooze, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Alchemical Apprentice speak?: Alchemical Apprentice can communicate in understands Common but can't speak, telepathy 10 ft..