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Doom Creeper

Small · Plant · CR 6 · Unaligned

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

137 (25d6+50)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

-1

DEX

CON

INT

-3

WIS

CHA

-2

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Small

Type Plant

Alignment Unaligned

XP 2300

Initiative Bonus +5

Movement

Walk 15 ft (4.6 m)

Swim 7 ft (2.1 m)

Climb 45 ft (13.7 m)

Burrow 10 ft (3 m)

Crawl 7 ft (2.1 m)

Senses

Blindsight 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 15

Skills

Perception +2

Languages

understands Sylvan but can't speak

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

poison

Damage Resistances

bludgeoning, piercing

Damage Vulnerabilities

cold

Condition Immunities

blinded, deafened, poisoned

About Doom Creeper

Doom Creeper is a small plant with a Challenge Rating of 6. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 15 and possesses 137 hit points (derived from 25d6+50).

Doom Creeper has communication capabilities including understands Sylvan but can't speak. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Doom Creeper

2 tips available

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

Burrowing Tactics: This creature can burrow at 10 ft. It can ambush from underground or escape combat by digging. Use 'Earthbind' or create difficult terrain to limit burrowing. Consider fighting in areas without soft ground.
Climbing Advantage: This creature can climb at 45 ft. It can use walls and ceilings for tactical positioning. Consider using 'Spider Climb' negation or fighting in open areas without vertical surfaces.

Player Guide: Facing Doom Creeper

2 strategies available

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

Burrowing Defense: This creature can burrow at 10 ft! It can ambush from underground. Use 'Earthbind', create difficult terrain, or fight on hard surfaces. 'Stone Shape' can seal burrows.
Climbing Defense: This creature can climb at 45 ft! It can use walls and ceilings for surprise attacks. Fight in open areas without vertical surfaces. 'Spider Climb' negation spells can help.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 6.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 9 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 4,200 XP
Hard: 6,300 XP
Deadly: 8,400 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 Doom Creeper?: Doom Creeper has a Challenge Rating of 6, making it appropriate for parties of level 6.0.
What type of creature is Doom Creeper?: Doom Creeper is a Small Plant, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Doom Creeper speak?: Doom Creeper can communicate in understands Sylvan but can't speak.