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Misc. Creature, Awakened Shrub 5e

Small Plant, Unaligned

The Misc. Creature, Awakened Shrub is a small plant in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 1/8 (25 XP). It has 9 AC and 10 hit points. This seemingly ordinary bush rustles with purpose rather than wind, its branches reaching toward you with an almost curious intelligence.

Armor Class

9

Hit Points

10

Challenge

1/8

25 XP

This seemingly ordinary bush rustles with purpose rather than wind, its branches reaching toward you with an almost curious intelligence.

Speed Walk 20ft
STR -4 (3)
DEX -1 (8)
CON +0 (11)
INT +0 (10)
WIS +0 (10)
CHA -2 (6)
Damage Vuln. Fire
Damage Immun. Resistant: Piercing
Languages Creator

Special Traits & Features

False Appearance
Plant

DM Tactical & Combat Guide

Encounter Balance (Party of 4)

CR 1/8 • 25 XP

Combat Role

Small Plant (Skirmisher / Line)

Party Difficulty Scaling (Party of 4)

Tier 1 (Lvl 3)
Easy / Minion
Tier 2 (Lvl 7)
Easy / Minion
Tier 3 (Lvl 12)
Easy / Minion
Tier 4 (Lvl 17)
Easy / Minion
Recommended Minions & Allies: Thematic regional scouts, humanoid cultists, and environmental terrain hazards
Encounter Hook: Defending its subterranean lair or hunting through contested territory during seasonal movements.

Tactical Recommendations

  • Action Economy: Pair with minor minions or environmental terrain hazards to prevent the party from focus-firing in a single round.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Challenge Rating (CR) of Misc. Creature, Awakened Shrub?

Misc. Creature, Awakened Shrub is a Challenge Rating 1/8 creature, granting 25 XP when defeated in D&D 5e.

What are the Armor Class and Hit Points of Misc. Creature, Awakened Shrub?

Misc. Creature, Awakened Shrub has an Armor Class (AC) of 9 and approximately 10 hit points.

What party level is recommended to fight Misc. Creature, Awakened Shrub?

For a standard party of 4 adventurers, Misc. Creature, Awakened Shrub (CR 1/8) is suitable for tier-appropriate encounters.

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