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Dragonleaf Tree

Large · Plant · CR 8 · Unaligned

Source. Tome of Beasts 1 (2023 Edition)

16 (natural armor)

152 (16d10 + 64)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-3

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Plant

Alignment Unaligned

XP 3900

Initiative Bonus +2

Movement

Walk 15 ft (4.6 m)

Swim 7 ft (2.1 m)

Climb 7 ft (2.1 m)

Crawl 7 ft (2.1 m)

Senses

Blindsight 120 ft (36.6 m)

Passive Perception 11

Languages

understands Draconic but can't speak

Resistances & Immunities

Condition Immunities

blinded, deafened

Traits

Elemental Affinity

The dragonleaf tree has immunity to a type of damage based on the type of dragon that grew it: acid ([black, copper), cold (silver, white), fire (brass, gold, red), lightning (blue, bronze), or poison (green).

Eternally Loyal

The dragonleaf tree has advantage on ability checks and saving throws against influence or effects that would encourage it or force it to act against its draconic master. If charmed or controlled and directed to act against its master, the tree can immediately repeat the effect’s saving throw, ending the effect on itself on a success.

Actions

Elemental Leaves

Recharge 6

The dragonleaf tree's leaves rain acid, shed bolts of lightning, shake loose icicles, or similarly emit the elemental energies of the dragon that grew the tree. Each creature within 20 feet of the dragonleaf tree must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 42 (12d6) damage of the type noted in the Elemental Affinity trait.

Multiattack

The dragon leaf tree makes three Slam or Throw Leaves attacks.

Slam

+6 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 2d8+3 plus 2d6 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d8 + 3) bludgeoning damage plus 7 (2d6) damage of the type noted in the Elemental Affinity trait.

Throw Leaves

+5 to hit, range 30/120 ft (9.1/36.6 m). Hit: 4d4+2 plus 2d6 slashing damage.

Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, range 30/120 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (4d4 + 2) slashing damage plus 7 (2d6) damage of the type noted in the Elemental Affinity trait.

About Dragonleaf Tree

Dragonleaf Tree is a large plant with a Challenge Rating of 8. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 16 and possesses 152 hit points (derived from 16d10 + 64).

Dragonleaf Tree has communication capabilities including understands Draconic but can't speak. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Dragonleaf Tree

1 tips available

When using Dragonleaf Tree in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

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.

Player Guide: Facing Dragonleaf Tree

1 strategies available

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

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.

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 Dragonleaf Tree?: Dragonleaf Tree has a Challenge Rating of 8, making it appropriate for parties of level 8.0.
What type of creature is Dragonleaf Tree?: Dragonleaf Tree is a Large Plant, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Dragonleaf Tree speak?: Dragonleaf Tree can communicate in understands Draconic but can't speak.