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Fungi, Mulcher

Gargantuan · Plant · CR 6 · Unaligned

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

15 (natural armor)

139 (9d20+45)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

-2

CON

INT

-3

WIS

CHA

-5

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Gargantuan

Type Plant

Alignment Unaligned

XP 2300

Initiative Bonus -2

Movement

Walk 10 ft (3 m)

Swim 5 ft (1.5 m)

Climb 5 ft (1.5 m)

Burrow 30 ft (9.1 m)

Crawl 5 ft (1.5 m)

Senses

Blindsight 120 ft (36.6 m)

Passive Perception 13

Skills

Perception +0

Resistances & Immunities

Condition Immunities

blinded, deafened, frightened, prone

Traits

Central Stalk Weakness

When exposed central stalk can be attacked and destroyed (AC 13; hp 50; vulnerability to acid cold and fire). If central stalk is destroyed mulcher has disadvantage on attacks and can’t use Expose Stalk until it regrows one at end of next long rest.

Disturbed Soil (Exposed Stalk Only)

Ground within 20' is difficult.

Mulcher Pit

If it burrows 20'+ straight toward a creature can dig 10 ft. diameter 20' deep pit beneath it. Each Large or smaller creature in pit’s area: fall into mycelium-lined pit and land prone taking 14 (4d6) piercing damage from spiked mycelium + fall damage (DC 15 Dex doesn't fall). Can make one Mycelium Spike vs. prone creature in pit as bonus action.

Stalk Regeneration (Exposed Stalk Only)

Gains 15 hp at start of its turn if it has at least 1 hp.

Bonus Actions

Expose Stalk

Exposes central stalk above ground until end of its next turn or until it ends effect as bonus action. If exposed can't burrow.

Rapid Burrow

Burrows up to 60 feet. Opportunity attacks vs. it are made with disadvantage when mulcher burrows out of an enemy's reach this way. Creatures grappled by it are freed before it burrows.

Reactions

Emergent Stalk

When reduced below half hp max or creature scores critical hit vs. it immediately uses Expose Stalk.

About Fungi, Mulcher

Fungi, Mulcher is a gargantuan plant with a Challenge Rating of 6. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 15 and possesses 139 hit points (derived from 9d20+45).

GM Tips: Using Fungi, Mulcher

2 tips available

When using Fungi, Mulcher in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Burrowing Tactics: This creature can burrow at 30 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.
Regeneration Counterplay: This creature regenerates HP each turn! Players must deal enough damage to overcome regeneration. Certain damage types (acid, fire) may suppress regeneration. Plan sustained damage output.

Player Guide: Facing Fungi, Mulcher

2 strategies available

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

Burrowing Defense: This creature can burrow at 30 ft! It can ambush from underground. Use 'Earthbind', create difficult terrain, or fight on hard surfaces. 'Stone Shape' can seal burrows.
Counter Regeneration: This creature regenerates HP each turn! Deal enough damage to overcome regeneration. Use acid or fire damage if it suppresses regeneration. Plan sustained damage output.

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 Fungi, Mulcher?: Fungi, Mulcher has a Challenge Rating of 6, making it appropriate for parties of level 6.0.
What type of creature is Fungi, Mulcher?: Fungi, Mulcher is a Gargantuan Plant, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.