Gray Ooze

D&D 5e 2024 rules. Stats use the 2024 rules from the System Reference Document 5.2.1.

The Gray Ooze is a Medium ooze, with Armor Class 9, 22 hit points, and Challenge Rating 1/2. A gray ooze is a mindless subterranean predator that perfectly camouflages itself as a harmless puddle or wet rock.

Gray Ooze, original D&D 5e monster artwork by ZapGM

Stat Block

Abilities & Attacks

Amorphous. The ooze can move through a space as narrow as 1 inch without expending extra movement to do so. Corrosive Form. Nonmagical ammunition is destroyed immediately after hitting the ooze and dealing any damage. Any nonmagical weapon takes a cumulative -1 penalty to attack rolls immediately after dealing damage to the ooze and coming into contact with it. The weapon is destroyed if the penalty reaches -5. The penalty can be removed by casting the Mending spell on the weapon. The ooze can eat through 2-inch-thick, nonmagical metal or wood in 1 round.

Common Questions

How much HP does a Gray Ooze have?

22 hit points.

What is a Gray Ooze's Challenge Rating?

Challenge Rating 1/2.

What is a Gray Ooze's Armor Class?

AC 9.

How fast can a Gray Ooze move?

Speed 10 ft., climb 10 ft.

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