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Swampgas Shade

Medium · Undead · CR 2 · Neutral Evil

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

39 (6d8+12)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

-2

DEX

CON

INT

-1

WIS

CHA

-1

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Undead

Alignment Neutral Evil

XP 450

Initiative Bonus +3

Movement

Fly 40 ft (12.2 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 10

Saving Throws

Wisdom +3

Skills

Perception +1

Languages

understands all languages it knew in life but can't speak

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

necrotic, poison

Damage Vulnerabilities

radiant

Condition Immunities

exhaustion, frightened, grappled, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned, prone, restrained

Traits

Amorphous

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

Rejuvenation

If it dies within its bound region shade returns to life in 1d4 days and regains all hp. This doesn’t function if shade is put to rest which occurs after its corpse has been reburied outside swamp.

Swamp Camouflage

Advantage: Dex (Stealth) to hide in swamp.

Swampbound

Is bound to a region of swamp within 1 mile of its body. If shade leaves region loses its Soul Drain action until it returns to the region. If it remains outside region automatically teleports back to its corpse after 24 hrs regardless of distance.

Undead Nature

Doesn't require air food drink or sleep.

Bonus Actions

Swampland Stealth

Takes the Hide action. It must be in swampy terrain to use this bonus action.

About Swampgas Shade

Swampgas Shade is a medium undead with a Challenge Rating of 2. It has a neutral evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 13 and possesses 39 hit points (derived from 6d8+12).

Swampgas Shade has communication capabilities including understands all languages it knew in life but can't speak. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Swampgas Shade

2 tips available

When using Swampgas Shade 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 Swampgas Shade

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 2.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 4 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 600 XP
Hard: 900 XP
Deadly: 1,200 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 Swampgas Shade?: Swampgas Shade has a Challenge Rating of 2, making it appropriate for parties of level 2.0.
What type of creature is Swampgas Shade?: Swampgas Shade is a Medium Undead, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Swampgas Shade speak?: Swampgas Shade can communicate in understands all languages it knew in life but can't speak.