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Dragonleaf Tree

Large · Plant · CR 8 · Unaligned

Source. Tome of Beasts

16 (natural armor)

152 (16d10+64)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-4

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Plant

Alignment Unaligned

XP 3900

Initiative Bonus +0

Movement

Walk 5 ft (1.5 m)

Swim 2 ft (0.6 m)

Climb 2 ft (0.6 m)

Crawl 2 ft (0.6 m)

Senses

Blindsight 120 ft (36.6 m)

Passive Perception 11

Languages

can understand the language of its creator or designated master

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

A dragonleaf tree enjoys the same immunities as its progenitor. Black, copper, and green trees are immune to acid damage; blue and bronze trees are immune to lightning damage; brass, gold, and red trees are immune to fire damage; and silver and white trees are immune to cold damage.

Condition Immunities

blinded, deafened

Environments

Forest or Jungle Urban

Traits

Loyal to Dragon Master

A dragonleaf tree only follows commands from its designated master (or from any creatures to whom the master grants control). It has advantage on saving throws against any charm or compulsion spell or effect. Additionally, the tree has advantage on any saving throw to resist Bluff, Diplomacy, or Intimidate checks made to influence it to act against its masters.

Weaknesses

Dragonleaf trees with immunity to fire also have vulnerability to cold, and trees with immunity to cold have vulnerability to fire.

Actions

Breath Weapon

Recharge 6

Dragonleaf tree can issue forth a breath weapon from its leaves appropriate to the dragon it honors. The creature's breath weapon deals 49 (14d6) damage, or half damage to targets that make a successful DC 15 Dexterity saving throw. A black, copper, or green tree breathes a 60-foot line of acid; a blue or bronze tree breathes a 60-foot line of lightning; a brass, gold, or red tree breathes a 30-foot cone of fire; and a silver or white tree breathes a 30-foot cone of cold.

Leaves

+3 to hit, range 30/60 ft (9.1/18.3 m). Hit: 10d8 slashing damage.

Ranged Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, range 30/60 ft., one target. Hit: 45 (10d8) slashing damage.

Slam

+6 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 10d10 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 58 (10d10 + 3) bludgeoning damage.

About Dragonleaf Tree

Dragonleaf Tree is a large plant with a Challenge Rating of 8. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 16 and possesses 152 hit points (derived from 16d10+64).

Dragonleaf Tree has communication capabilities including can understand the language of its creator or designated master. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Dragonleaf Tree

3 tips available

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

Fire Damage Mitigation: This creature deals fire damage. Advise players to have fire resistance ready or use water-based tactics. Consider environmental fire hazards that could backfire on the creature.
Cold Damage Strategy: Cold-based attacks can slow or freeze. Prepare 'Heat Metal' or fire spells as countermeasures. Ice terrain can be used to create difficult terrain for melee characters.
Lightning Damage Awareness: Lightning attacks often have long range and high speed. Advise players to use cover and avoid metal armor/weapons. Water surfaces amplify lightning damage - avoid fighting near water.

Player Guide: Facing Dragonleaf Tree

3 strategies available

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

Fire Damage Protection: This creature deals fire damage! Get fire resistance from spells like 'Resistance' or potions. Avoid fighting near flammable objects. Water spells can counter fire attacks.
Cold Damage Protection: This creature deals cold damage! Get cold resistance or use fire spells. Avoid water surfaces - they can freeze and create difficult terrain. 'Heat Metal' can counter cold.
Lightning Damage Protection: This creature deals lightning damage! Avoid metal armor and weapons. Use cover and avoid water surfaces. 'Iron Skin' or 'Protection from Energy' can help.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 8.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 11 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 7,200 XP
Hard: 10,800 XP
Deadly: 14,400 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 Dragonleaf Tree?: Dragonleaf Tree has a Challenge Rating of 8, making it appropriate for parties of level 8.0.
What type of creature is Dragonleaf Tree?: Dragonleaf Tree is a Large Plant, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Dragonleaf Tree speak?: Dragonleaf Tree can communicate in can understand the language of its creator or designated master.