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Vines of Nemthyr

Large · Plant · CR 8 · Neutral Evil

Source. Creature Codex

15 (natural armor)

133 (14d10+56)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-3

WIS

CHA

-3

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Plant

Alignment Neutral Evil

XP 3900

Initiative Bonus +1

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 15 ft (4.6 m)

Climb 15 ft (4.6 m)

Burrow 30 ft (9.1 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Blindsight 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 14

Saving Throws

Strength +7 Constitution +7

Skills

Perception +4 Survival +4

Languages

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Resistances

cold, poison

Condition Immunities

blinded, deafened, frightened, poisoned

Traits

Dispersal

As a bonus action, the vines of Nemthyr can separate itself into a group of distinct vines. While separated in this way, the vines can move through spaces as narrow as 3 inches wide. The separated vines can't attack while in this state, but they can reform into the vines of Nemthyr as a bonus action.

False Appearance

While the vines of Nemthyr remains motionless, it is indistinguishable from a normal plant.

Magic Resistance

The vines of Nemthyr has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.

Actions

Multiattack

The vines of Nemthyr makes three attacks: two with its slam and one with its thorny lash.

Slam

+7 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d6+4 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) bludgeoning damage.

Thorn Spray

Recharge 6

The vines of Nemthyr shoots poisonous thorns in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw, taking 35 (10d6) poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Thorny Lash

+7 to hit, reach 15 ft (4.6 m). Hit: 2d10+4 slashing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 15 (2d10 + 4) slashing damage, and the target is grappled (escape DC 15). Until this grapple ends, the target is restrained. The vines of Nemthyr has two thorny lashes, each of which can grapple only one target.

About Vines of Nemthyr

Vines of Nemthyr is a large plant with a Challenge Rating of 8. It has a neutral evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 15 and possesses 133 hit points (derived from 14d10+56).

Vines of Nemthyr has communication capabilities including -. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Vines of Nemthyr

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When using Vines of Nemthyr in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Burrowing Tactics: This creature can burrow at 30 ft. It can ambush from underground or escape combat by digging. Use 'Earthbind' or create difficult terrain to limit burrowing. Consider fighting in areas without soft ground.

Player Guide: Facing Vines of Nemthyr

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

Burrowing Defense: This creature can burrow at 30 ft! It can ambush from underground. Use 'Earthbind', create difficult terrain, or fight on hard surfaces. 'Stone Shape' can seal burrows.

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 Vines of Nemthyr?: Vines of Nemthyr has a Challenge Rating of 8, making it appropriate for parties of level 8.0.
What type of creature is Vines of Nemthyr?: Vines of Nemthyr is a Large Plant, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Vines of Nemthyr speak?: Vines of Nemthyr can communicate in -.