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Ice Willow

Large · Plant · CR 6 · Neutral

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

15 (natural armor)

142 (15d10+60)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

-1

CON

INT

-2

WIS

CHA

-3

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Plant

Alignment Neutral

XP 2300

Initiative Bonus -1

Movement

Walk 20 ft (6.1 m)

Swim 10 ft (3 m)

Climb 10 ft (3 m)

Crawl 10 ft (3 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 12

Skills

Perception +2

Languages

Sylvan

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

cold

Damage Resistances

lightning, slashing

Damage Vulnerabilities

fire

Condition Immunities

blinded, deafened, frightened

Traits

False Appearance

While motionless indistinguishable from ice-covered willow tree.

Ice Melt

If it takes fire damage its icicles partially melt. Until the end of the ice willow’s next turn creatures have advantage on saves vs. the willow’s Icicle Drop and Icicle Spray.

Reactions

Melting Icicles

When the ice willow takes fire it can immediately use Icicle Drop if available.

About Ice Willow

Ice Willow is a large plant with a Challenge Rating of 6. It has a neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 15 and possesses 142 hit points (derived from 15d10+60).

Ice Willow has communication capabilities including Sylvan. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Ice Willow

1 tips available

When using Ice Willow in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Fire Damage Mitigation: This creature deals fire damage. Advise players to have fire resistance ready or use water-based tactics. Consider environmental fire hazards that could backfire on the creature.

Player Guide: Facing Ice Willow

1 strategies available

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

Fire Damage Protection: This creature deals fire damage! Get fire resistance from spells like 'Resistance' or potions. Avoid fighting near flammable objects. Water spells can counter fire attacks.

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 Ice Willow?: Ice Willow has a Challenge Rating of 6, making it appropriate for parties of level 6.0.
What type of creature is Ice Willow?: Ice Willow is a Large Plant, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Ice Willow speak?: Ice Willow can communicate in Sylvan.