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Ooze, Ochre Jelly 5e

Large Ooze, Unaligned

The Ooze, Ochre Jelly is a large ooze in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 2 (450 XP). It has 8 AC and 45 hit points. A golden-amber mass of viscous ooze flows like thick honey, its surface gleaming wetly in the torchlight as it seeks fresh prey to dissolve. This amber predator moves with deceptive grace, spreading a...

Armor Class

8

Hit Points

45

Challenge

2

450 XP

A golden-amber mass of viscous ooze flows like thick honey, its surface gleaming wetly in the torchlight as it seeks fresh prey to dissolve. This amber predator moves with deceptive grace, spreading across surfaces with hungry persistence.

Speed Walk 10, climb 10
STR +2 (15)
DEX -2 (6)
CON +2 (14)
INT -4 (2)
WIS -2 (6)
CHA -5 (1)
Damage Immun. Immune: Lightning, Slashing; Resistant: Acid
Condition Immun. Blinded, Charmed, Deafened, Exhaustion, Frightened, Prone
Senses blindsight 60 ft., passive Perception 8
Languages None

Special Traits & Features

Amorphous Spider Climb
Ooze

DM Tactical & Combat Guide

Encounter Balance (Party of 4)

Deadly at Level 1 • Medium at Level 3

Combat Role

Large Ooze (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

  • Lighting Manipulation: Exploit darkvision or blindsight in total darkness to force players to rely on torchlight or spell slots.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Challenge Rating (CR) of Ooze, Ochre Jelly?

Ooze, Ochre Jelly is a Challenge Rating 2 creature, granting 450 XP when defeated in D&D 5e.

What are the Armor Class and Hit Points of Ooze, Ochre Jelly?

Ooze, Ochre Jelly has an Armor Class (AC) of 8 and approximately 45 hit points.

What party level is recommended to fight Ooze, Ochre Jelly?

For a party of 4 adventurers, Ooze, Ochre Jelly represents a Deadly challenge around Level 1 and scales down to a Moderate/Hard challenge by Level 3.

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