Grasping Violet Fungus

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Medium Plant (fungus), Neutral

Armor Class 13 (natural armor)

Hit Points 45 (6d8+18)

Speed swim 20 ft.

STR 14 (+2)

DEX 8 (-1)

CON 17 (+3)

INT 1 (-5)

WIS 12 (+1)

CHA 1 (-5)

Saving Throws Con +5

Skills Stealth +4

Damage Resistances poison; psychic

Damage Immunities blinded, charmed, deafened, frightened, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned

Senses blindsight 60 ft., passive Perception 12

Languages —

Challenge 3 (700 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2

Grasping Tendrils. When a creature is within 10 feet of the Grasping Violet Fungus, it must succeed on a DC 14 Strength saving throw or become grappled (escape DC 14). The fungus can have only one creature grappled at a time.

Ambush Predator. The Grasping Violet Fungus has advantage on attack rolls against surprised creatures.

Actions

Multiattack. The Grasping Violet Fungus makes two Tendril attacks.

Tendril. Melee weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d8+4) bludgeoning damage. If the target is grappled, it takes an additional 7 (2d6) poison damage.

Spore Cloud (Recharge 5-6). The fungus releases a cloud of toxic spores in a 15-foot radius. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or take 21 (6d6) poison damage and be poisoned for 1 minute. A poisoned creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.

Environment Swamp, Forest

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Lore & Description

Appearance

This large violet fungus stands about three feet tall, with a shimmering surface that glows in dim light. Its numerous tendrils undulate slowly, each tipped with small, grasping appendages that seem to almost beckon to passersby.

Behavior & Origins

The Grasping Violet Fungus thrives in damp, shadowy areas of forests and swamps. It has developed a predatory nature, using its tangible tendrils to ensnare unsuspecting prey. Many adventurers have fallen victim to its clever ambuses, underestimating the deadly potential of this seemingly benign growth.

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Generation Info

Original prompt:
"A violet fungus with grasping tendrils"

Created: Jan 28, 2026
Modified: Oct 25, 2026

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