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Lakescourge Lotus

Medium · Undead · CR 5 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

15 (natural armor)

90 (12d8+36)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

WIS

CHA

-4

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Undead

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 1800

Initiative Bonus +3

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 30 ft (9.1 m)

Climb 15 ft (4.6 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 15

Saving Throws

Dexterity +6 Wisdom +5

Skills

Perception +2

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

cold, poison

Damage Resistances

necrotic

Condition Immunities

charmed, exhaustion, poisoned

Traits

Toxic Ichor

While submerged in water it’s ichor taints water within 10 ft. of it. When a creature enters area for the 1st time on a turn or starts its turn there that creature must make DC 15 Con save or be poisoned while it remains in area and for 1 min after it leaves. A poisoned creature that is no longer in the water can re-save at end of each of its turns ending effect on itself on a success. If purify food and drink spell is cast on a space within 5 ft. of lotus or on space it occupies trait ceases to function for 1 min.

Undead Nature

Doesn't require air food drink or sleep.

Waterwalker

Can walk across surface of water as if it were solid ground. Otherwise works like water walk but isn’t itself magical.

About Lakescourge Lotus

Lakescourge Lotus is a medium undead with a Challenge Rating of 5. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 15 and possesses 90 hit points (derived from 12d8+36).

GM Tips: Using Lakescourge Lotus

1 tips available

When using Lakescourge Lotus in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Aquatic Combat: This creature can swim at 30 ft. It has advantage in water environments. Consider fighting on land or using water-based spells against it.

Player Guide: Facing Lakescourge Lotus

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

Aquatic Combat Defense: This creature can swim at 30 ft! It has advantage in water. Fight on land if possible. Use 'Control Water' or drain water sources to limit its mobility.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 5.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 7 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 3,000 XP
Hard: 4,500 XP
Deadly: 6,000 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 Lakescourge Lotus?: Lakescourge Lotus has a Challenge Rating of 5, making it appropriate for parties of level 5.0.
What type of creature is Lakescourge Lotus?: Lakescourge Lotus is a Medium Undead, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.