Thorny

CreatureVGMp. 1972014

Medium plant, neutral

Armor Class
14 (natural armor)
Hit Points
27 (5d8 + 5)
Speed
30 ft.
Challenge
1 (200 XP)
STR
13
+1
DEX
12
+1
CON
13
+1
INT
2
-4
WIS
10
+0
CHA
6
-2
Skills
Stealth +3, Perception +4
Damage Resistances
lightning; piercing
Senses
darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14

Traits

Plant Camouflage.

The thorny has advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks it makes in any terrain with ample obscuring plant life.

Regeneration.

The thorny regains 5 hit points at the start of its turn. If it takes cold, fire, or necrotic damage, this trait doesn't function at the start of the thorny's next turn. The thorny dies only if it starts its turn with 0 hit points and doesn't regenerate.

Thorny Body.

At the start of its turn, the thorny deals 2 (1d4) piercing damage to any creature grappling it.

Actions

Bite.

Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (2d6 + 1) piercing damage.

Raw data
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