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Pyrrhic Podthrower

Small · Plant · CR 7 · Unaligned

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

127 (17d6+68)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-4

WIS

CHA

-3

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Small

Type Plant

Alignment Unaligned

XP 2900

Initiative Bonus +4

Movement

Walk 20 ft (6.1 m)

Swim 10 ft (3 m)

Climb 10 ft (3 m)

Burrow 20 ft (6.1 m)

Crawl 10 ft (3 m)

Senses

Tremorsense 90 ft (27.4 m)

Passive Perception 10

Skills

Perception +0

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

fire

Damage Resistances

bludgeoning, lightning

Condition Immunities

blinded, deafened, frightened

Traits

False Appearance

While motionless indistinguishable from clump of crabgrass.

Flaming Seedpod Regrowth

Has four Flaming Seedpods. Used Flaming Seedpods may regrow each turn. If podthrower starts its turn with less than four Flaming Seedpods roll a d6. On a roll of 5 or 6 it regrows 1d4 Flaming Seedpods to a max of 4.

Regeneration

Regains 10 hp at the start of its turn. If it takes necrotic or if it is grappled and removed from the ground this trait doesn’t function at start of its next turn. It dies only if it starts its turn with 0 hp and doesn’t regenerate.

Reactions

Unstable Bulb

When podthrower is grappled and removed from the ground while above 0 hp its bulb bursts. Each creature within 10 ft.: 12 (5d4) fire (DC 15 Dex half).

About Pyrrhic Podthrower

Pyrrhic Podthrower is a small plant with a Challenge Rating of 7. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 13 and possesses 127 hit points (derived from 17d6+68).

GM Tips: Using Pyrrhic Podthrower

3 tips available

When using Pyrrhic Podthrower in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Burrowing Tactics: This creature can burrow at 20 ft. It can ambush from underground or escape combat by digging. Use 'Earthbind' or create difficult terrain to limit burrowing. Consider fighting in areas without soft ground.
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.
Regeneration Counterplay: This creature regenerates HP each turn! Players must deal enough damage to overcome regeneration. Certain damage types (acid, fire) may suppress regeneration. Plan sustained damage output.

Player Guide: Facing Pyrrhic Podthrower

3 strategies available

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

Burrowing Defense: This creature can burrow at 20 ft! It can ambush from underground. Use 'Earthbind', create difficult terrain, or fight on hard surfaces. 'Stone Shape' can seal burrows.
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.
Counter Regeneration: This creature regenerates HP each turn! Deal enough damage to overcome regeneration. Use acid or fire damage if it suppresses regeneration. Plan sustained damage output.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 7.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 10 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 5,600 XP
Hard: 8,400 XP
Deadly: 11,200 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 Pyrrhic Podthrower?: Pyrrhic Podthrower has a Challenge Rating of 7, making it appropriate for parties of level 7.0.
What type of creature is Pyrrhic Podthrower?: Pyrrhic Podthrower is a Small Plant, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.