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Sap Demon

Small · Ooze · CR 4 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Tome of Beasts

13 (natural)

67 (15d6+15)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

-2

CON

INT

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Small

Type Ooze

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 1100

Initiative Bonus -2

Movement

Walk 20 ft (6.1 m)

Swim 10 ft (3 m)

Climb 20 ft (6.1 m)

Crawl 10 ft (3 m)

Senses

Blindsight 90 ft (27.4 m)

Passive Perception 12

Languages

none in its natural form; knows the same languages as a creature it dominates

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

bludgeoning; acid, lightning

Damage Resistances

piercing and slashing from nonmagical attacks

Condition Immunities

blinded, charmed, deafened, exhaustion, frightened, prone

Environments

Forest or Jungle

Traits

Amorphous

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

Season's Change

If a sap demon (or its host) takes at least 10 fire damage, it also gains the effect of a haste spell until the end of its next turn. If it takes at least 10 cold damage, it gains the effect of a slow spell until the end of its next turn.

Actions

Multiattack

The sap demon makes two slam attacks.

Slam

+4 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d8 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d8 + 2) bludgeoning damage. If both attacks hit a Medium or smaller target, the target is grappled (escape DC 12), and the sap demon uses Soul Sap on it as a bonus action.

Soul Sap

The sap demon slides down the throat of a sleeping, helpless, or grappled living creature of Medium size or smaller. Once inside, the sap demon takes control of its host, as per the dominate monster spell (Wisdom DC 12 negates). While dominated, the host gains blindsight 90 feet. The host drips blood from its ears, nose, eyes, or from a wound that resembles the injury done to the sap demon's tree (1 damage/ hour). Damage inflicted on the host has no effect on the sap demon. If the host dies or is reduced to 0 hit points, the sap demon must leave the body within one hour.

About Sap Demon

Sap Demon is a small ooze with a Challenge Rating of 4. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 13 and possesses 67 hit points (derived from 15d6+15).

Sap Demon has communication capabilities including none in its natural form; knows the same languages as a creature it dominates. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Sap Demon

2 tips available

When using Sap Demon 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.
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 Sap Demon

2 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.
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 4.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 6 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 2,000 XP
Hard: 3,000 XP
Deadly: 4,000 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 Sap Demon?: Sap Demon has a Challenge Rating of 4, making it appropriate for parties of level 4.0.
What type of creature is Sap Demon?: Sap Demon is a Small Ooze, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Sap Demon speak?: Sap Demon can communicate in none in its natural form; knows the same languages as a creature it dominates.