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Feyward Tree

Huge · Construct · CR 8 · Unaligned

Source. Tome of Beasts 1 (2023 Edition)

17 (natural armor)

126 (12d12 + 48)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-4

WIS

CHA

-2

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Huge

Type Construct

Alignment Unaligned

XP 3900

Initiative Bonus +0

Movement

Walk 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

Saving Throws

Dexterity +3 Wisdom +3 Charisma +1

Skills

Perception +3

Languages

understands the languages of its creator but can't speak

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

lightning, poison, psychic

Damage Resistances

bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks not made with adamantine weapons

Condition Immunities

charmed, exhaustion, frightened, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned

Traits

Aversion to Cold

If the feyward tree takes cold damage, it has disadvantage on attack rolls and its speed is halved until the end of its next turn.

Construct Nature

The feyward tree doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep.

Enchanted Leaves

The feyward tree’s Razor-Leafed Branch attacks are magical. When the tree hits with its Razor-Leafed Branch, the branch deals an extra 9 (2d8) force damage (included in the attack).

Immutable Form

The feyward tree is immune to any spell or effect that would alter its form.

Lightning Absorption

Whenever the feyward tree is subjected to lightning damage, it takes no damage and instead regains a number of hp equal to the lightning damage dealt.

Magic Resistance

The feyward tree has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.

Warden’s Reach

A creature within 15 feet of a feyward tree that moves away from it provokes an opportunity attack even if the creature takes the Disengage action.

Actions

Flaying Leaves

Recharge 5–6

The feyward tree launches a barrage of razor-sharp cold iron leaves from its branches. Each creature within 20 feet of the tree must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 28 (8d6) slashing damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Multiattack

The feyward tree makes two Razor-Leafed Branch attacks.

Razor-Leafed Branch

+10 to hit, reach 15 ft (4.6 m). Hit: 2d8+7 plus 2d8 force damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 16 (2d8 + 7) slashing damage plus 9 (2d8) force damage.

About Feyward Tree

Feyward Tree is a huge construct with a Challenge Rating of 8. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 17 and possesses 126 hit points (derived from 12d12 + 48).

Feyward Tree has communication capabilities including understands the languages of its creator but can't speak. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Feyward Tree

1 tips available

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

Cold Damage Strategy: Cold-based attacks can slow or freeze. Prepare 'Heat Metal' or fire spells as countermeasures. Ice terrain can be used to create difficult terrain for melee characters.

Player Guide: Facing Feyward Tree

1 strategies available

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

Cold Damage Protection: This creature deals cold damage! Get cold resistance or use fire spells. Avoid water surfaces - they can freeze and create difficult terrain. 'Heat Metal' can counter cold.

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