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Foxfire Ooze

Large · Ooze · CR 10 · Unaligned

Source. Creature Codex

126 (12d10+60)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

-1

CON

INT

-4

WIS

-2

CHA

-5

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Ooze

Alignment Unaligned

XP 5900

Initiative Bonus -1

Movement

Walk 20 ft (6.1 m)

Fly 10 ft (3 m)

Swim 20 ft (6.1 m)

Climb 20 ft (6.1 m)

Crawl 10 ft (3 m)

Hover Yes

Senses

Blindsight 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 8

Languages

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

acid, fire, lightning

Damage Resistances

bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks

Damage Vulnerabilities

cold

Condition Immunities

blinded, charmed, deafened, exhaustion, frightened, prone

Traits

Ambusher

The ooze has advantage on attack rolls against any creature it has surprised.

Amorphous

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

Lightning Storm

A creature that touches the ooze while wearing metal or hits it with a melee attack with a metal weapon takes 9 (2d8) lightning damage and triggers a lightning storm. All creatures within 20 feet of the ooze that are holding or wearing metal must succeed on a DC 16 Dexterity saving throw or take 9 (2d8) lightning damage.

Spider Climb

The ooze can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check.

Actions

Multiattack

The foxfire ooze makes three pseudopod attacks.

Pseudopod

+8 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 3d10+4 plus 1d8 lightning damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 20 (3d10 + 4) bludgeoning damage plus 4 (1d8) lightning damage.

About Foxfire Ooze

Foxfire Ooze is a large ooze with a Challenge Rating of 10. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 9 and possesses 126 hit points (derived from 12d10+60).

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

GM Tips: Using Foxfire Ooze

6 tips available

When using Foxfire Ooze in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Flight Control Strategy: Target flying creatures with spells like 'Hold Person', 'Web', or 'Grease' to ground them. Without flight restriction, they can escape melee range easily. Consider area denial spells below their flight altitude to force them into disadvantageous positions.
Climbing Advantage: This creature can climb at 20 ft. It can use walls and ceilings for tactical positioning. Consider using 'Spider Climb' negation or fighting in open areas without vertical surfaces.
Aquatic Combat: This creature can swim at 20 ft. It has advantage in water environments. Consider fighting on land or using water-based spells against it.
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.
Lightning Damage Awareness: Lightning attacks often have long range and high speed. Advise players to use cover and avoid metal armor/weapons. Water surfaces amplify lightning damage - avoid fighting near water.
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 Foxfire Ooze

6 strategies available

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

Counter Flight Advantage: This creature can fly! Use ranged attacks, reach weapons, or spells like 'Thunderwave' to push it away. Consider 'Gust of Wind' or 'Earthbind' to ground it. Melee characters need fly speed or flight magic to engage.
Climbing Defense: This creature can climb at 20 ft! It can use walls and ceilings for surprise attacks. Fight in open areas without vertical surfaces. 'Spider Climb' negation spells can help.
Aquatic Combat Defense: This creature can swim at 20 ft! It has advantage in water. Fight on land if possible. Use 'Control Water' or drain water sources to limit its mobility.
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.
Lightning Damage Protection: This creature deals lightning damage! Avoid metal armor and weapons. Use cover and avoid water surfaces. 'Iron Skin' or 'Protection from Energy' can help.
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 10.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 13 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 11,000 XP
Hard: 16,500 XP
Deadly: 22,000 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 Foxfire Ooze?: Foxfire Ooze has a Challenge Rating of 10, making it appropriate for parties of level 10.0.
What type of creature is Foxfire Ooze?: Foxfire Ooze is a Large Ooze, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Foxfire Ooze speak?: Foxfire Ooze can communicate in -.