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Ooze, Manure

Medium · Ooze · CR 1 · Unaligned

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

45 (6d8+18)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

-3

CON

INT

-5

WIS

-2

CHA

-5

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Ooze

Alignment Unaligned

XP 200

Initiative Bonus -3

Movement

Walk 20 ft (6.1 m)

Swim 10 ft (3 m)

Climb 20 ft (6.1 m)

Crawl 10 ft (3 m)

Senses

Blindsight 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 8

Skills

Perception -2

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

acid, cold, slashing

Condition Immunities

blinded, charmed, deafened, exhaustion, frightened, prone

Traits

Amorphous

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

Eye-Watering Stench

Gives off an odor so pungent it can bring tears to the eyes. A creature that starts its turn within 20' of the ooze: disadvantage on attack rolls until the start of its next turn (DC 13 Con negates).

Flammable

If it takes fire damage it bursts into flame until the end of its next turn. When it hits with Pseudopod attack while on fire the Pseudopod deals an extra 3 (1d6) fire.

Ooze Nature

Doesn’t require sleep.

Reactions

Split

When a Med or larger manure ooze is subjected to slashing damagesplits into 2 new oozes if it has 10+ hp. Each new ooze has half original's hp rounded down. New oozes are one size smaller than original.

About Ooze, Manure

Ooze, Manure is a medium ooze with a Challenge Rating of 1. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 7 and possesses 45 hit points (derived from 6d8+18).

GM Tips: Using Ooze, Manure

2 tips available

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

Climbing Advantage: This creature can climb at 20 ft. It can use walls and ceilings for tactical positioning. Consider using 'Spider Climb' negation or fighting in open areas without vertical surfaces.
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, Manure

2 strategies available

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

Climbing Defense: This creature can climb at 20 ft! It can use walls and ceilings for surprise attacks. Fight in open areas without vertical surfaces. 'Spider Climb' negation spells can help.
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 1.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 3 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 200 XP
Hard: 300 XP
Deadly: 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 Ooze, Manure?: Ooze, Manure has a Challenge Rating of 1, making it appropriate for parties of level 1.0.
What type of creature is Ooze, Manure?: Ooze, Manure is a Medium Ooze, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.