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Ravenala

Large · Plant · CR 5 · Unaligned

Source. Tome of Beasts
Armor Class
15 (natural armor)
Hit Points and Hit Dice
126 (12d10+60)
Challenge Rating CR
5

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR
20
+5
DEX
10
+0
CON
20
+5
INT
12
+1
WIS
16
+3
CHA
12
+1

Overview

Category Monsters
Size Large
Type Plant
Alignment Unaligned
XP 1800
Initiative Bonus +0

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 13

Saving Throws

Wisdom +6 Charisma +6

Languages

Common, Druidic, Elvish, Sylvan

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Resistances
bludgeoning, piercing
Damage Vulnerabilities
cold, fire
Condition Immunities
blinded, deafened

Environments

Forest or Jungle

Traits

Green Walk

The ravenala can move across undergrowth, natural or magical, without needing to make an ability check and without expending additional movement.

Innate Spellcasting

the ravenala's innate spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 14). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components:

at will: entangle, sleep

1/day each: heal, wall of thorns

Magic Resistance

The ravenala has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.

Actions

Bursting Pod

+8 to hit, range 30/120 ft (9.1/36.6 m). Hit: 1d6 piercing damage.

Melee Ranged Attack: +8 to hit, range 30/120 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d6 + 5) bludgeoning damage, and the target and all creatures within 5 feet of it also take 5 (2d4) piercing damage, or half as much piercing damage with a successful DC 15 Dexterity saving throw.

Lamenting Engulfment

The ravenala targets a creature within 5 feet of it. The target must succeed on a DC 13 Dexterity saving throw or be grappled and restrained by the ravenala. While restrained, the creature is engulfed inside the ravenala's trunk. The ravenala can grapple one creature at a time; grappling doesn't prevent it from using other attacks against different targets. The restrained creature must make a DC 14 Wisdom saving throw at the start of each of its turns. On a failure, the creature is compelled to sing a lament of all its various mistakes and misdeeds for as long as it remains restrained. Singing prevents uttering command words, casting spells with a verbal component, or any verbal communication. The restrained creature can still make melee attacks. When the ravenala moves, the restrained creature moves with it. A restrained creature can escape by using an action to make a DC 15 Strength check. On a success, the creature escapes and enters a space of its choice within 5 feet of the ravenala.

Multiattack

The ravenala makes two slam attacks or two bursting pod attacks.

Slam

+8 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d6 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d6 + 5) bludgeoning damage.

About Ravenala

Ravenala is a large plant with a Challenge Rating of 5. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 15 and possesses 126 hit points (derived from 12d10+60).

Ravenala has communication capabilities including Common, Druidic, Elvish, Sylvan. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Ravenala

2 tips available

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

  • Significant Threat: Challenging for parties of levels 5-10
  • Epic Potential: Consider legendary actions for memorable battles

Player Guide: Facing Ravenala

2 strategies available

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

  • Significant Threat: Prepare spells and resources
  • Team Coordination: Coordinate attacks and defenses

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 5.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 7 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

  • Medium: 3,000 XP
  • Hard: 4,500 XP
  • Deadly: 6,000 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 Ravenala?
Ravenala has a Challenge Rating of 5, making it appropriate for parties of level 5.0.
What type of creature is Ravenala?
Ravenala is a Large Plant, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Ravenala speak?
Ravenala can communicate in Common, Druidic, Elvish, Sylvan.

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