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Fungi, Duskwilt

Small · Plant · CR 4 · Lawful Neutral

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

15 (natural armor)

97 (15d6+45)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Small

Type Plant

Alignment Lawful Neutral

XP 1100

Initiative Bonus +4

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 120 ft (36.6 m)

Passive Perception 13

Skills

Perception +1

Languages

understands Common and Undercommon but can't speak, telepathy 120' (with other fungi only)

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Resistances

necrotic, poison

Damage Vulnerabilities

radiant

Condition Immunities

poisoned

Traits

Light Absorption

Light within 60' of the duskwilt is reduced. Bright light in the area becomes dim light and dim light in the area becomes darkness.

About Fungi, Duskwilt

Fungi, Duskwilt is a small plant with a Challenge Rating of 4. It has a lawful neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 15 and possesses 97 hit points (derived from 15d6+45).

Fungi, Duskwilt has communication capabilities including understands Common and Undercommon but can't speak, telepathy 120' (with other fungi only). This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Fungi, Duskwilt

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When using Fungi, Duskwilt 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 Fungi, Duskwilt

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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 4.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 6 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 2,000 XP
Hard: 3,000 XP
Deadly: 4,000 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 Fungi, Duskwilt?: Fungi, Duskwilt has a Challenge Rating of 4, making it appropriate for parties of level 4.0.
What type of creature is Fungi, Duskwilt?: Fungi, Duskwilt is a Small Plant, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Fungi, Duskwilt speak?: Fungi, Duskwilt can communicate in understands Common and Undercommon but can't speak, telepathy 120' (with other fungi only).