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Ophio Fungus

Huge · Plant · CR 7 · Unaligned

Source. Tome of Beasts 2

14 (natural armor)

119 (14d12+28)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

-2

CON

INT

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Huge

Type Plant

Alignment Unaligned

XP 2900

Initiative Bonus -2

Movement

Walk 10 ft (3 m)

Swim 5 ft (1.5 m)

Climb 5 ft (1.5 m)

Crawl 5 ft (1.5 m)

Senses

Blindsight 120 ft (36.6 m)

Passive Perception 13

Languages

Void Speech, telepathy 120.0 ft (36.6 m).

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

poison, psychic

Damage Resistances

bludgeoning, piercing

Damage Vulnerabilities

fire

Condition Immunities

blinded, charmed, deafened, frightened, poisoned, prone

Traits

Hypnotic Secretion

When a creature starts its turn within 30 feet of the fungus, it must make a DC 15 Charisma saving throw. On a failure, the creature is charmed for 1 hour and regards the fungus as a friendly acquaintance. If the fungus or one of its allies harms the charmed creature, this effect ends. If a creature stays charmed for the full hour, it becomes infected with ophio spores. If the creature’s saving throw is successful or the effect ends for it, the creature is immune to the ophio fungus’ Hypnotic Secretion for the next 24 hours. A creature that doesn’t need to breathe is immune to the fungus’ Hypnotic Secretion. A creature that does need to breathe can still be affected, even if it holds its breath.

Actions

Release Spores

The ophio fungus focuses its spores on up to three creatures it can see within 30 feet of it. Each creature must make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw. On a failure, a creature takes 14 (4d6) poison damage and, if it is a humanoid, it becomes infected with ophio spores. On a success, a creature takes half the damage and isn't infected with spores. A creature that doesn't need to breathe automatically succeeds on this saving throw. A creature that does need to breathe can still be affected, even if it holds its breath.

About Ophio Fungus

Ophio Fungus is a huge plant with a Challenge Rating of 7. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 14 and possesses 119 hit points (derived from 14d12+28).

Ophio Fungus has communication capabilities including Void Speech, telepathy 120 ft.. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Ophio Fungus

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

Telepathic Communication: This creature can communicate telepathically, making it excellent for coordination with allies. Silence spells won't stop its communication. Consider 'Mind Blank' or abilities that block telepathy.

Player Guide: Facing Ophio Fungus

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

Telepathy Awareness: This creature communicates telepathically! It can coordinate with allies silently. Silence won't stop it. Use 'Mind Blank' or abilities that block telepathy. Be cautious of mental attacks.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 7.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 10 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 5,600 XP
Hard: 8,400 XP
Deadly: 11,200 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 Ophio Fungus?: Ophio Fungus has a Challenge Rating of 7, making it appropriate for parties of level 7.0.
What type of creature is Ophio Fungus?: Ophio Fungus is a Huge Plant, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Ophio Fungus speak?: Ophio Fungus can communicate in Void Speech, telepathy 120 ft..