Violet Fungus — D&D 5e Monster Stats (CR 1/4)

Q: What are Violet Fungus's AC and HP in D&D 5e?

Violet Fungus has an Armor Class of 5 and 18 hit points (4d8).

Q: What Challenge Rating is a Violet Fungus?

Violet Fungus is CR 1/4, worth 50 XP — roughly a fair fight for a party of four characters of a similar level.

Q: What type of creature is Violet Fungus?

Violet Fungus is a medium plant, alignment unaligned.

Armor Class5

Hit Points18 (4d8)

Speed5 ft.

ChallengeCR 1/4 (50 XP)

STR

3

(-4)

DEX

1

(-5)

CON

10

(+0)

INT

1

(-5)

WIS

3

(-4)

CHA

1

(-5)

Cond. ImmuneBlinded, Blinded, Frightened

Sensesblindsight 30 ft. (blind beyond this radius), passive Perception 6

Special Abilities

False Appearance. While the violet fungus remains motionless, it is indistinguishable from an ordinary fungus.

Actions

Multiattack. The fungus makes 1d4 Rotting Touch attacks.

Rotting Touch. Melee Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, reach 10 ft., one creature. Hit: 4 (1d8) necrotic damage.

Running Violet Fungus in an encounter

As a CR 1/4 threat worth 50 XP, Violet Fungus is a fair challenge for a party of four at a comparable level. With no legendary actions it works best in numbers or paired with support, where its CR 1/4 rating won't be burned down in a single round. Use the XP value with the encounter builder to slot it into a balanced fight.

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