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Mortifera

Large · Aberration · CR 6 · Chaotic Neutral

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

16 (natural armor)

135 (18d10+36)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-1

WIS

CHA

-3

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Aberration

Alignment Chaotic Neutral

XP 2300

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

Blindsight 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 13

Skills

Perception +0

Resistances & Immunities

Condition Immunities

blinded, deafened, exhaustion, poisoned

Traits

Amphibious

Can breathe air and water.

False Appearance

While motionless indistinguishable from bed of lotus flowers.

Magic Resistance

Advantage: spell/magic effect saves.

Poisonous Tendrils

A creature that starts its turn grappled by the mortifera must make DC 15 Con save or be poisoned for 1 min. A poisoned creature can re-save at end of each of its turns success ends effect on itself.

About Mortifera

Mortifera is a large aberration with a Challenge Rating of 6. It has a chaotic neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 16 and possesses 135 hit points (derived from 18d10+36).

GM Tips: Using Mortifera

1 tips available

When using Mortifera 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 Mortifera

1 strategies available

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