Purple Worm 5e
Gargantuan Monstrosity, Unaligned
The Purple Worm is a gargantuan monstrosity in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 15 (13,000 XP). It has 18 AC and 247 hit points. An immense segmented nightmare erupts from the earth, its violet chitin glistening with acidic secretions as circular rows of grinding teeth line its cavernous gullet.
Armor Class
18
Hit Points
247
Challenge
15
13,000 XP
An immense segmented nightmare erupts from the earth, its violet chitin glistening with acidic secretions as circular rows of grinding teeth line its cavernous gullet.
Special Traits & Features
DM Tactical & Combat Guide
Encounter Balance (Party of 4)
Deadly at Level 1 • Medium at Level 17
Combat Role
Gargantuan Monstrosity (Skirmisher / Line)
Party Difficulty Scaling (Party of 4)
Tactical Recommendations
- Subterranean Ambush: Use burrowing speed to attack from beneath full cover, breaking line-of-sight against ranged spellcasters.
- 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 Purple Worm?
Purple Worm is a Challenge Rating 15 creature, granting 13,000 XP when defeated in D&D 5e.
What are the Armor Class and Hit Points of Purple Worm?
Purple Worm has an Armor Class (AC) of 18 and approximately 247 hit points.
What party level is recommended to fight Purple Worm?
For a party of 4 adventurers, Purple Worm represents a Deadly challenge around Level 1 and scales down to a Moderate/Hard challenge by Level 17.
Use Purple Worm in your campaign
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