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Overview
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Siege Monster
The ancient mandriano deals double damage to objects and structures.
Actions
Call the Dead
The ancient mandriano animates one humanoid corpse within 60 feet. This works like the animate dead spell, except it only creates zombies and the zombies. The mandriano can control up to twenty zombies at one time.
Consume the Spark
The mandriano drains the essence of one grappled target. The target must make a DC 16 Constitution saving throw, taking 21 (6d6) necrotic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. The target's hp maximum is reduced by an amount equal to the necrotic damage taken, and the mandriano regains hp equal to that amount. The reduction lasts until the target finishes a long rest. The target dies if this effect reduces its hp maximum to 0. A humanoid slain in this way rises 24 hours later as a zombie or skeleton under the mandriano's control, unless the humanoid is restored to life or its body is destroyed. The mandriano can control up to twelve undead at one time.
Multiattack
The ancient mandriano makes two swipe attacks.
Swipe
+8 to hit, reach 15 ft (4.6 m). Hit: 3d6+5 slashing damage.
Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 15 (3d6 + 5) slashing damage. If the target is Medium or smaller, it is grappled (escape DC 16). Until this grapple ends, the target is restrained. It can grapple up to three creatures.
About Ancient Mandriano
Ancient Mandriano is a huge plant with a Challenge Rating of 8. It has a lawful evil alignment.
In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 14 and possesses 102 hit points (derived from 12d12+24).
GM Tips: Using Ancient Mandriano
2 tips available
GM Tips: Using Ancient Mandriano
When using Ancient Mandriano in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:
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Significant Threat: Challenging for parties of levels 5-10
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Epic Potential: Consider legendary actions for memorable battles
Player Guide: Facing Ancient Mandriano
2 strategies available
Player Guide: Facing Ancient Mandriano
When your party encounters this creature, keep these strategies in mind:
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Significant Threat: Prepare spells and resources
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Team Coordination: Coordinate attacks and defenses
Encounter Building Calculator
Encounter Building Calculator
Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):
This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 8.
Solo Encounter:
A single character of level 11 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.
Experience Point Thresholds:
- Medium: 7,200 XP
- Hard: 10,800 XP
- Deadly: 14,400 XP
Based on D&D 5e Dungeon Master's Guide encounter building guidelines. CR roughly equals party level for medium encounters.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the challenge rating of Ancient Mandriano?
- Ancient Mandriano has a Challenge Rating of 8, making it appropriate for parties of level 8.0.
- What type of creature is Ancient Mandriano?
- Ancient Mandriano is a Huge Plant, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
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