Creature Reference Back to Creatures

Ancient Mandriano

Huge · Plant · CR 8 · Lawful Evil

Source. Creature Codex
Armor Class
14 (natural armor)
Hit Points and Hit Dice
102 (12d12+24)
Challenge Rating CR
8

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR
21
+5
DEX
8
-1
CON
15
+2
INT
12
+1
WIS
10
+0
CHA
7
-2

Overview

Category Monsters
Size Huge
Type Plant
Alignment Lawful Evil
XP 3900
Initiative Bonus -1

Movement

Walk 40 ft (12.2 m)
Swim 20 ft (6.1 m)
Climb 20 ft (6.1 m)
Crawl 20 ft (6.1 m)

Senses

Passive Perception 13

Skills

Athletics +8 Perception +3 Stealth +2

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities
poison
Damage Resistances
necrotic; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks
Damage Vulnerabilities
fire
Condition Immunities
exhaustion, poisoned

Traits

Siege Monster

The ancient mandriano deals double damage to objects and structures.

Actions

Call the Dead

3/day

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

When using Ancient Mandriano in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

  • Significant Threat: Challenging for parties of levels 5-10
  • Epic Potential: Consider legendary actions for memorable battles

Player Guide: Facing Ancient Mandriano

2 strategies available

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

  • Significant Threat: Prepare spells and resources
  • Team Coordination: Coordinate attacks and defenses

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

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.

Related D&D 5e Content

Related Creatures