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Rafflesian

Small · Plant · CR 7 · Unaligned

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

17 (natural armor)

136 (16d6+80)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

-1

CON

INT

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Small

Type Plant

Alignment Unaligned

XP 2900

Initiative Bonus -1

Movement

Walk 15 ft (4.6 m)

Swim 7 ft (2.1 m)

Climb 7 ft (2.1 m)

Crawl 7 ft (2.1 m)

Senses

Blindsight 120 ft (36.6 m)

Passive Perception 17

Skills

Perception +2

Languages

understands the languages of its host companion but can't speak

Traits

Symbiote

Can bond with willing Humanoid creature that remains in physical contact with it for 10 min. While bonded this way host gains +2 bonus to AC and saves and resistance to all damage and rafflesian’s speed is 0 moving with host when it moves. Each time host takes damage rafflesian takes same amount. If host is subjected to effect that would force it to save host can use its save bonuses or rafflesian’s. If both are subjected to same effect only one is affected rafflesian’s choice. Rafflesian and host otherwise retain their own stats and take separate turns. Rafflesian and host can’t be separated unless rafflesian chooses to terminate connection. Rafflesian can detach itself safely from host over course of 1 hr or can detach itself from creature as an action which immediately kills host.

Symbiotic Thought

Bonded it and host communicate telepathically.

Reactions

Last Resort

When host dies rafflesian can reanimate it up to 10 days if body is still intact. During this time host protected from decay and can't become undead. Rafflesian can use bonus action to cause host to move as in life but host can't take other actions. If host could speak in life rafflesian can speak with host's voice. Host reanimated this way can be restored to life by any spell capable of that.

About Rafflesian

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

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 17 and possesses 136 hit points (derived from 16d6+80).

Rafflesian has communication capabilities including understands the languages of its host companion but can't speak. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Rafflesian

2 tips available

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

Significant Threat: Challenging for parties of levels 5-10
Epic Potential: Consider legendary actions for memorable battles

Player Guide: Facing Rafflesian

2 strategies available

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

Significant Threat: Prepare spells and resources
Team Coordination: Coordinate attacks and defenses

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 Rafflesian?: Rafflesian has a Challenge Rating of 7, making it appropriate for parties of level 7.0.
What type of creature is Rafflesian?: Rafflesian is a Small Plant, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Rafflesian speak?: Rafflesian can communicate in understands the languages of its host companion but can't speak.