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Ochre Jelly

Large · Ooze · CR 2 · Unaligned

Source. 5e 2014 Rules

45 (6d10+12)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

-2

CON

INT

-4

WIS

-2

CHA

-5

Overview

Category Monsters

Subcategory Oozes

Size Large

Type Ooze

Alignment Unaligned

XP 450

Initiative Bonus -2

Movement

Walk 10 ft (3 m)

Swim 5 ft (1.5 m)

Climb 10 ft (3 m)

Crawl 5 ft (1.5 m)

Senses

Blindsight 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 8

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

lightning, slashing

Damage Resistances

acid

Condition Immunities

blinded, charmed, deafened, exhaustion, frightened, prone

Environments

Caves Ocean Ruins Sewer Underworld

Traits

Amorphous

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

Spider Climb

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

Actions

Pseudopod

Cost 1

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

Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (2d6 + 2) bludgeoning damage plus 3 (1d6) acid damage.

Reactions

Split

When a jelly that is Medium or larger is subjected to lightning or slashing damage, it splits into two new jellies if it has at least 10 hit points. Each new jelly has hit points equal to half the original jelly's, rounded down. New jellies are one size smaller than the original jelly.

About Ochre Jelly

Ochre Jelly is a large ooze with a Challenge Rating of 2. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 8 and possesses 45 hit points (derived from 6d10+12).

GM Tips: Using Ochre Jelly

3 tips available

When using Ochre Jelly in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Climbing Advantage: This creature can climb at 10 ft. It can use walls and ceilings for tactical positioning. Consider using 'Spider Climb' negation or fighting in open areas without vertical surfaces.
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 Ochre Jelly

3 strategies available

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

Climbing Defense: This creature can climb at 10 ft! It can use walls and ceilings for surprise attacks. Fight in open areas without vertical surfaces. 'Spider Climb' negation spells can help.
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 2.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 4 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 600 XP
Hard: 900 XP
Deadly: 1,200 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 Ochre Jelly?: Ochre Jelly has a Challenge Rating of 2, making it appropriate for parties of level 2.0.
What type of creature is Ochre Jelly?: Ochre Jelly is a Large Ooze, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.