Ability Scores
Core attributes and their modifiers.
Overview
Movement
Senses
Resistances & Immunities
Traits
Amorphous
The rotsam can move through a space as narrow as 1 inch wide without squeezing.
Bog Rot
A creature that fails its saving throw against the rotsam’s diseased bite attack becomes infected with the bog rot disease. Until the disease is cured, the infected creature’s skin breaks out in a rot-like rash that slowly spreads across its body, and its hp maximum decreases by 7 (2d6) for every 24 hours that elapse. After the first 24 hours, the creature’s skin starts to smell like rot, and creatures have advantage on Wisdom (Perception) and Wisdom (Survival) checks to find the infected creature. The reduction and rot smell last until the disease is cured. The creature dies if the disease reduces its hp maximum to 0.
Spider Climb
The rotsam can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check.
Actions
Diseased Bite
+5 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d4+3 plus 3d6 necrotic damage.
Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3) piercing damage plus 10 (3d6) necrotic damage, and the rotsam attaches to the target. While attached, the rotsam doesn't attack. Instead, at the start of each of the rotsam's turns, the target takes 10 (3d6) necrotic damage. If a creature ends its turn with a rotsam attached to it, the creature must succeed on a DC 12 Constitution saving throw or contract a disease (see the Bog Rot trait). The rotsam can detach itself by spending 5 feet of its movement. It does so after the target contracts its disease or the target dies. A creature, including the target, can take its action to detach the rotsam by succeeding on a DC 12 Strength check.
About Rotsam
Rotsam is a tiny ooze with a Challenge Rating of 2. It has a unaligned alignment.
In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 13 and possesses 45 hit points (derived from 10d4+20).
GM Tips: Using Rotsam
2 tips available
GM Tips: Using Rotsam
When using Rotsam in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:
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Aquatic Combat: This creature can swim at 30 ft. It has advantage in water environments. Consider fighting on land or using water-based spells against it.
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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 Rotsam
2 strategies available
Player Guide: Facing Rotsam
When your party encounters this creature, keep these strategies in mind:
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Aquatic Combat Defense: This creature can swim at 30 ft! It has advantage in water. Fight on land if possible. Use 'Control Water' or drain water sources to limit its mobility.
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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
Encounter Building Calculator
Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):
This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 2.
Solo Encounter:
A single character of level 4 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.
Experience Point Thresholds:
- Medium: 600 XP
- Hard: 900 XP
- Deadly: 1,200 XP
Based on D&D 5e Dungeon Master's Guide encounter building guidelines. CR roughly equals party level for medium encounters.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the challenge rating of Rotsam?
- Rotsam has a Challenge Rating of 2, making it appropriate for parties of level 2.0.
- What type of creature is Rotsam?
- Rotsam is a Tiny Ooze, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
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