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Fungi, Void Fungus

Medium · Plant · CR 3 · Chaotic Neutral

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

14 (natural armor)

65 (10d8+20)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

WIS

CHA

-3

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Plant

Alignment Chaotic Neutral

XP 700

Initiative Bonus +2

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

Blindsight 120 ft (36.6 m)

Passive Perception 15

Skills

Perception +3

Languages

understands Common and Void Speech but can't speak, telepathy 60'

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Resistances

cold, fire

Damage Vulnerabilities

radiant

Condition Immunities

blinded, charmed, deafened, exhaustion, frightened, poisoned

Traits

False Appearance

While motionless indistinguishable from patch of glowing fungus.

Illumination

Sheds dim light in a 10 ft. radius.

About Fungi, Void Fungus

Fungi, Void Fungus is a medium plant with a Challenge Rating of 3. It has a chaotic neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 14 and possesses 65 hit points (derived from 10d8+20).

Fungi, Void Fungus has communication capabilities including understands Common and Void Speech but can't speak, telepathy 60'. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Fungi, Void Fungus

1 tips available

When using Fungi, Void Fungus 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, Void Fungus

1 strategies available

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 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 Fungi, Void Fungus?: Fungi, Void Fungus has a Challenge Rating of 3, making it appropriate for parties of level 3.0.
What type of creature is Fungi, Void Fungus?: Fungi, Void Fungus is a Medium Plant, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Fungi, Void Fungus speak?: Fungi, Void Fungus can communicate in understands Common and Void Speech but can't speak, telepathy 60'.