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Sap Demon

Small · Ooze · CR 4 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Tome of Beasts 1 (2023 Edition)

13 (natural armor)

81 (18d6 + 18)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

-2

CON

INT

-2

WIS

CHA

-2

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Small

Type Ooze

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 1100

Initiative Bonus -2

Movement

Walk 20 ft (6.1 m)

Swim 10 ft (3 m)

Climb 10 ft (3 m)

Crawl 10 ft (3 m)

Senses

Blindsight 90 ft (27.4 m)

Passive Perception 12

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

acid

Damage Resistances

bludgeoning

Condition Immunities

blinded, charmed, deafened, exhaustion, frightened, prone

Traits

Amorphous

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

Ooze Nature

The sap demon doesn’t require sleep.

Season’s Change

If the sap demon takes fire damage, its speed is increased by 10 feet until the end of its next turn. If it takes cold damage, its speed is reduced by 10 feet until the end of its next turn.

Actions

Lob Sap

+4 to hit, range 20/60 ft (6.1/18.3 m). Hit: 3d6+2 bludgeoning damage.

Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (3d6 + 2) bludgeoning damage, and the target's speed is reduced by 10 feet until the end of its next turn.

Multiattack

The sap demon makes two Slam or Lob Sap attacks. If both Slam attacks hit a Medium or smaller creature, the creature is grappled (escape DC 12).

Slam

+4 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d4+2 plus 2d6 acid damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (2d4 + 2) bludgeoning damage plus 7 (2d6) acid damage.

Soul Sap

Recharge 6

One humanoid the sap demon is grappling or that is incapacitated within 5 feet of the sap demon must succeed on a DC 12 Constitution saving throw or be possessed by the sap demon. The sap demon then disappears, and the target is incapacitated and loses control of its body. The sap demon now controls the body but doesn't deprive the target of awareness. The ooze can't be targeted by any attack, spell, or other effect, except ones that restore a creature's hp maximum. The ooze retains its Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma and condition immunities. It otherwise uses the possessed target's statistics, but doesn't gain access to the target's knowledge, class features, or proficiencies.

About Sap Demon

Sap Demon is a small ooze with a Challenge Rating of 4. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 13 and possesses 81 hit points (derived from 18d6 + 18).

GM Tips: Using Sap Demon

1 tips available

When using Sap Demon in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

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 Sap Demon

1 strategies available

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

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 4.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 6 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 2,000 XP
Hard: 3,000 XP
Deadly: 4,000 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 Sap Demon?: Sap Demon has a Challenge Rating of 4, making it appropriate for parties of level 4.0.
What type of creature is Sap Demon?: Sap Demon is a Small Ooze, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.