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Ooze, Leavesrot

Large · Ooze · CR 4 · Unaligned

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

105 (14d10+28)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

-2

CON

INT

-5

WIS

-1

CHA

-5

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Ooze

Alignment Unaligned

XP 1100

Initiative Bonus -2

Movement

Walk 20 ft (6.1 m)

Swim 10 ft (3 m)

Climb 10 ft (3 m)

Crawl 10 ft (3 m)

Senses

Blindsight 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 9

Skills

Perception -1

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

acid, bludgeoning, cold

Condition Immunities

blinded, charmed, deafened, exhaustion, frightened, prone

Traits

Amorphous

Move through space 1ft.+ wide with o squeezing.

False Appearance

While motionless indistinguishable from ordinary pile of leaves.

Ooze Nature

Doesn’t require sleep.

Rotting Leaves

When a creature hits it with melee attack while within 5 ft. of it mold spores and decomposing matter fly from the wound. Each creature within 5 ft. of it: poisoned until the end of its next turn (DC 13 Con negates).

About Ooze, Leavesrot

Ooze, Leavesrot is a large ooze with a Challenge Rating of 4. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 8 and possesses 105 hit points (derived from 14d10+28).

GM Tips: Using Ooze, Leavesrot

2 tips available

When using Ooze, Leavesrot in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Flight Control Strategy: Target flying creatures with spells like 'Hold Person', 'Web', or 'Grease' to ground them. Without flight restriction, they can escape melee range easily. Consider area denial spells below their flight altitude to force them into disadvantageous positions.
Amorphous Movement: This creature can squeeze through spaces as small as 1 inch! Traditional barriers are ineffective. Use 'Wall of Force', 'Forcecage', or magical barriers to contain it.

Player Guide: Facing Ooze, Leavesrot

2 strategies available

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

Counter Flight Advantage: This creature can fly! Use ranged attacks, reach weapons, or spells like 'Thunderwave' to push it away. Consider 'Gust of Wind' or 'Earthbind' to ground it. Melee characters need fly speed or flight magic to engage.
Contain Amorphous Creature: This creature can squeeze through tiny spaces! Traditional barriers won't work. Use 'Wall of Force', 'Forcecage', or magical barriers. 'Create Bonfire' can block movement.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

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

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 6 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 2,000 XP
Hard: 3,000 XP
Deadly: 4,000 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 Ooze, Leavesrot?: Ooze, Leavesrot has a Challenge Rating of 4, making it appropriate for parties of level 4.0.
What type of creature is Ooze, Leavesrot?: Ooze, Leavesrot is a Large Ooze, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.