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Dipsa

Tiny · Ooze · CR 1/4 · Unaligned

Source. Tome of Beasts

27 (6d4+12)

1/4

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

-4

DEX

CON

INT

-5

WIS

-2

CHA

-5

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Tiny

Type Ooze

Alignment Unaligned

XP 50

Initiative Bonus +3

Movement

Walk 20 ft (6.1 m)

Swim 20 ft (6.1 m)

Climb 20 ft (6.1 m)

Crawl 10 ft (3 m)

Senses

Blindsight 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 8

Skills

Stealth +7

Languages

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Resistances

acid

Condition Immunities

blinded, charmed, deafened, exhaustion, frightened, prone

Environments

Swamp or Marsh

Traits

Amorphous

The dipsa can move through a space as narrow as 1 inch wide without squeezing.

Discreet Bite

The bite of a dipsa is barely perceptible and the wound is quickly anesthetized. A creature bitten must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check to notice the attack or any damage taken from it.

Swamp Stealth

The dipsa gains an additional +2 (+9 in total) to Stealth in swamp terrain.

Translucent

The dipsa can take the Hide action as a bonus action on each of its turns.

Actions

Bite

+7 to hit. Hit: 1d6 acid damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 0 ft., one creature in the dipsa's space. Hit: 1 piercing damage, and the dipsa attaches to the target. A creature with a dipsa attached takes 3 (1d6) acid damage per round per dipsa, and it must make a successful DC 12 Constitution saving throw or have its hit point maximum reduced by an amount equal to the damage taken. If a creature's hit point maximum is reduced to 0 by this effect, the creature dies. This reduction to a creature's hit point maximum lasts until it is affected by a lesser restoration spell or comparable magic.

About Dipsa

Dipsa is a tiny ooze with a Challenge Rating of 1/4. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 15 and possesses 27 hit points (derived from 6d4+12).

Dipsa has communication capabilities including -. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Dipsa

3 tips available

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

Climbing Advantage: This creature can climb at 20 ft. It can use walls and ceilings for tactical positioning. Consider using 'Spider Climb' negation or fighting in open areas without vertical surfaces.
Aquatic Combat: This creature can swim at 20 ft. It has advantage in water environments. Consider fighting on land or using water-based spells against it.
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 Dipsa

3 strategies available

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

Climbing Defense: This creature can climb at 20 ft! It can use walls and ceilings for surprise attacks. Fight in open areas without vertical surfaces. 'Spider Climb' negation spells can help.
Aquatic Combat Defense: This creature can swim at 20 ft! It has advantage in water. Fight on land if possible. Use 'Control Water' or drain water sources to limit its mobility.
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 1.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 2 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 31 XP
Hard: 46 XP
Deadly: 62 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 Dipsa?: Dipsa has a Challenge Rating of 1/4, making it appropriate for parties of level 0.25.
What type of creature is Dipsa?: Dipsa is a Tiny Ooze, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Dipsa speak?: Dipsa can communicate in -.