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Wirbeln Fungi

Small · Plant · CR 1 · Lawful Neutral

Source. Creature Codex

16 (3d8+3)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

-1

DEX

CON

INT

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Small

Type Plant

Alignment Lawful Neutral

XP 200

Initiative Bonus +3

Movement

Walk 20 ft (6.1 m)

Fly 20 ft (6.1 m)

Swim 10 ft (3 m)

Climb 10 ft (3 m)

Crawl 10 ft (3 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 13

Skills

Perception +3 Stealth +5

Languages

Common, Druidic, Elvish, Sylvan

Resistances & Immunities

Condition Immunities

blinded, deafened, frightened, poisoned

Traits

Natural Appearance

While the wirbeln remains motionless, it is indistinguishable from an ordinary fungus.

Actions

Poison Dart

+5 to hit, range 20/60 ft (6.1/18.3 m). Hit: 1d4+3 piercing damage.

Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3) piercing damage. If the target is a creature, it must make a DC 13 Constitution saving throw or be poisoned for 1 minute. The creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.

Poison Needle

+5 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d4+3 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3) piercing damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 13 Constitution saving throw or be poisoned for 1 minute. The creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.

Spore Cloud

(Recharge 5-6). The wirbeln ejects spores in a 15foot cone. All creatures that are not wirbeln fungi must succeed on a DC 13 Constitution saving throw or take 5 (1d10) poison damage and be subject to one of the following effects for 1 minute, depending on the wirbeln's color: green is poisoned; red is blinded; yellow is incapacitated; blue is paralyzed; purple is frightened; and black is 5 (2d4) poison damage each round. The target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.

About Wirbeln Fungi

Wirbeln Fungi is a small plant with a Challenge Rating of 1. It has a lawful neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 13 and possesses 16 hit points (derived from 3d8+3).

Wirbeln Fungi has communication capabilities including Common, Druidic, Elvish, Sylvan. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Wirbeln Fungi

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When using Wirbeln Fungi 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.

Player Guide: Facing Wirbeln Fungi

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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.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 1.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 3 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 200 XP
Hard: 300 XP
Deadly: 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 Wirbeln Fungi?: Wirbeln Fungi has a Challenge Rating of 1, making it appropriate for parties of level 1.0.
What type of creature is Wirbeln Fungi?: Wirbeln Fungi is a Small Plant, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Wirbeln Fungi speak?: Wirbeln Fungi can communicate in Common, Druidic, Elvish, Sylvan.