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Fleshdreg

Huge · Plant · CR 5 · Neutral Good

Source. Tome of Beasts 2

15 (natural armor)

115 (10d12+50)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

-2

CON

INT

WIS

CHA

-2

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Huge

Type Plant

Alignment Neutral Good

XP 1800

Initiative Bonus -2

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 15 ft (4.6 m)

Climb 15 ft (4.6 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 13

Saving Throws

Constitution +8

Skills

Insight +6 Nature +4

Languages

Common, Deep Speech, Sylvan

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

acid

Damage Resistances

fire

Condition Immunities

exhaustion, unconscious

Traits

Regeneration

The fleshdreg regains 5 hp at the start of its turn if it has at least 1 hp. If the fleshdreg uses its Disgorge Innards action, this trait doesn’t function at the start of its next turn.

Actions

Disgorge Innards

Recharge 6

The fleshdreg expels acidic sludge in a 30-foot line that is 5 feet wide. Each creature in that line must make a DC 16 Dexterity saving throw, taking 18 (4d8) acid damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. A creature that fails the saving throw takes 9 (2d8) acid damage the end of its next turn, unless it or a creature within 5 feet of it takes an action to remove the sludge.

Multiattack

The fleshdreg makes two slam attacks.

Rock

+7 to hit, range 60/180 ft (18.3/54.9 m). Hit: 3d10+4 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, range 60/180 ft., one target. Hit: 20 (3d10 + 4) bludgeoning damage.

Slam

+7 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 3d6+4 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 14 (3d6 + 4) bludgeoning damage.

About Fleshdreg

Fleshdreg is a huge plant with a Challenge Rating of 5. It has a neutral good alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 15 and possesses 115 hit points (derived from 10d12+50).

Fleshdreg has communication capabilities including Common, Deep Speech, Sylvan. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Fleshdreg

1 tips available

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

Regeneration Counterplay: This creature regenerates HP each turn! Players must deal enough damage to overcome regeneration. Certain damage types (acid, fire) may suppress regeneration. Plan sustained damage output.

Player Guide: Facing Fleshdreg

1 strategies available

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

Counter Regeneration: This creature regenerates HP each turn! Deal enough damage to overcome regeneration. Use acid or fire damage if it suppresses regeneration. Plan sustained damage output.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 5.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 7 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 3,000 XP
Hard: 4,500 XP
Deadly: 6,000 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 Fleshdreg?: Fleshdreg has a Challenge Rating of 5, making it appropriate for parties of level 5.0.
What type of creature is Fleshdreg?: Fleshdreg is a Huge Plant, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Fleshdreg speak?: Fleshdreg can communicate in Common, Deep Speech, Sylvan.