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Shadow Ooze

Medium · Ooze · CR 3 · Unaligned

Source. Creature Codex

76 (9d8+36)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

-2

CON

INT

-4

WIS

-2

CHA

-4

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Ooze

Alignment Unaligned

XP 700

Initiative Bonus -2

Movement

Walk 20 ft (6.1 m)

Swim 10 ft (3 m)

Climb 20 ft (6.1 m)

Crawl 10 ft (3 m)

Senses

Blindsight 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 8

Skills

Stealth +2

Languages

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

acid, necrotic

Condition Immunities

blinded, charmed, deafened, exhaustion, frightened, prone

Traits

Amorphous

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

Aura of Darkness

The ooze devours all natural and magical light within 30 feet of it. This area is heavily obscured by darkness for all creatures except shadow fey.

Spider Climb

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

Actions

Multiattack

The ooze makes one pseudopod attack and then uses Snuff Out.

Pseudopod

+5 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d6+3 plus 2d6 acid damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) bludgeoning damage plus 7 (2d6) necrotic damage and 3 (1d6) acid damage.

Snuff Out

The ooze extinguishes one natural or magical light source within 60 feet of it. If the light source is created by a spell, it is dispelled.

About Shadow Ooze

Shadow Ooze is a medium ooze with a Challenge Rating of 3. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 8 and possesses 76 hit points (derived from 9d8+36).

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

GM Tips: Using Shadow Ooze

2 tips available

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

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.
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 Shadow Ooze

2 strategies available

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

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.
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 3.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 5 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 1,200 XP
Hard: 1,800 XP
Deadly: 2,400 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 Shadow Ooze?: Shadow Ooze has a Challenge Rating of 3, making it appropriate for parties of level 3.0.
What type of creature is Shadow Ooze?: Shadow Ooze is a Medium Ooze, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Shadow Ooze speak?: Shadow Ooze can communicate in -.