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Desert Slime

Large · Ooze · CR 3 · Unaligned

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

75 (10d10+20)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

-2

CON

INT

-4

WIS

CHA

-5

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Ooze

Alignment Unaligned

XP 700

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 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 10

Skills

Perception +0

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

acid, fire

Condition Immunities

blinded, charmed, deafened, exhaustion, frightened, prone

Traits

Amorphous

Move through space 1ft.+ wide with o squeezing.

False Appearance

While motionless indistinguishable from ordinary sand.

Ooze Nature

Doesn’t require sleep.

Sandy Ooze

Can occupy another creature’s space and vice versa. Its space is difficult terrain for creatures traveling through it.

Bonus Actions

Surging Sands

Recharge 4–6

Takes the Dash action.

About Desert Slime

Desert Slime is a large ooze with a Challenge Rating of 3. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 8 and possesses 75 hit points (derived from 10d10+20).

GM Tips: Using Desert Slime

1 tips available

When using Desert Slime 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 Desert Slime

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 3.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 5 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 1,200 XP
Hard: 1,800 XP
Deadly: 2,400 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 Desert Slime?: Desert Slime has a Challenge Rating of 3, making it appropriate for parties of level 3.0.
What type of creature is Desert Slime?: Desert Slime is a Large Ooze, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.