Shambling Mound
D&D 5e 2024 rules. Stats use the 2024 rules from the System Reference Document 5.2.1.
The Shambling Mound is a Large plant, with Armor Class 15, 110 hit points, and Challenge Rating 5. A shambling mound is a sentient heap of rotting vegetation that dwells in dark, swampy environments.
Stat Block
- Edition: D&D 5e 2024 rules
- Size: Large
- Type: plant
- Challenge Rating: 5
- Armor Class: 15
- Hit Points: 110
- Speed: 30 ft., swim 20 ft.
- STR: 18
- DEX: 8
- CON: 16
- INT: 5
- WIS: 10
- CHA: 5
- Resistances: Resist: cold, fire; Immune: lightning; Condition Immune: deafened, exhaustion
Abilities & Attacks
Lightning Absorption. Whenever the shambling mound is subjected to Lightning damage, it regains a number of Hit Points equal to the Lightning damage dealt. Actions Multiattack. The shambling mound makes three Charged Tendril attacks. It can replace one attack with a use of Engulf. Engulf. Strength Saving Throw: DC 15, one Medium or smaller creature within 5 feet. Failure: The target is pulled into the shambling mound's space and has the Grappled condition (escape DC 14). Until the grapple ends, the target has the Blinded and Restrained conditions, and it takes 10 (3d6) Lightning damage at the start of each of its turns. When the shambling mound moves, the Grappled target moves with it, costing it no extra movement. The shambling mound can have only one creature Grappled by this action at a time.
Common Questions
How much HP does a Shambling Mound have?
110 hit points.
What is a Shambling Mound's Challenge Rating?
Challenge Rating 5.
What is a Shambling Mound's Armor Class?
AC 15.
How fast can a Shambling Mound move?
Speed 30 ft., swim 20 ft.
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