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Witchalder

Medium · Plant · CR 6 · Neutral Evil

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

15 (natural armor)

102 (12d8+48)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

-1

CON

INT

-1

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Plant

Alignment Neutral Evil

XP 2300

Initiative Bonus -1

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 15 ft (4.6 m)

Climb 15 ft (4.6 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Passive Perception 15

Saving Throws

Dexterity +2 Wisdom +6

Skills

Perception +3

Languages

understands Sylvan but can't speak

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Resistances

bludgeoning

Damage Vulnerabilities

fire

Condition Immunities

charmed, poisoned

Traits

Deep Roots

Has advantage on Str and Dex saves made vs. effects that would move it vs. its will along the ground.

False Appearance

While motionless indistinguishable from diseased or dying alder tree.

Speak with Plants

Communicate with Plants as if they shared a language.

Sunlight Regeneration

While in sunlight the witchalder regains 5 hp at the start of its turn if it has at least 1 hp.

About Witchalder

Witchalder is a medium plant with a Challenge Rating of 6. It has a neutral evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 15 and possesses 102 hit points (derived from 12d8+48).

Witchalder has communication capabilities including understands Sylvan but can't speak. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Witchalder

1 tips available

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

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 Witchalder

1 strategies available

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

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 6.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 9 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 4,200 XP
Hard: 6,300 XP
Deadly: 8,400 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 Witchalder?: Witchalder has a Challenge Rating of 6, making it appropriate for parties of level 6.0.
What type of creature is Witchalder?: Witchalder is a Medium Plant, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Witchalder speak?: Witchalder can communicate in understands Sylvan but can't speak.