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Swarm, Vampire Blossom

Large · Plant · CR 3 · Unaligned

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

82 (11d10+22)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

-4

DEX

CON

INT

-4

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Plant

Alignment Unaligned

XP 700

Initiative Bonus +4

Movement

Walk 20 ft (6.1 m)

Fly 10 ft (3 m)

Swim 10 ft (3 m)

Climb 10 ft (3 m)

Crawl 10 ft (3 m)

Senses

Passive Perception 12

Saving Throws

Charisma +3

Skills

Perception +2

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

psychic

Damage Resistances

bludgeoning, piercing, slashing

Condition Immunities

charmed, frightened, grappled, paralyzed, petrified, prone, restrained, stunned

Traits

Blood Frenzy

Has advantage on melee attack rolls vs. any creature that doesn’t have all its hp.

Blood Sense

Can pinpoint by scent location of creatures that aren’t constructs or undead within 30' of it. Swarm is otherwise blind.

False Appearance

While motionless indistinguishable from carpet of flower petals.

Swarm

Can occupy another creature’s space and vice versa and swarm can move through any opening large enough for a Tiny plant. Swarm can’t regain hp or gain temp hp.

About Swarm, Vampire Blossom

Swarm, Vampire Blossom is a large plant with a Challenge Rating of 3. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 14 and possesses 82 hit points (derived from 11d10+22).

GM Tips: Using Swarm, Vampire Blossom

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When using Swarm, Vampire Blossom 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.

Player Guide: Facing Swarm, Vampire Blossom

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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.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 3.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 5 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 1,200 XP
Hard: 1,800 XP
Deadly: 2,400 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 Swarm, Vampire Blossom?: Swarm, Vampire Blossom has a Challenge Rating of 3, making it appropriate for parties of level 3.0.
What type of creature is Swarm, Vampire Blossom?: Swarm, Vampire Blossom is a Large Plant, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.