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'''a.k.a. Shambler'''<br /><div style="display:block; float:right; max-width:200px;">[[File:Shambling mound.JPG|thumb|right180px|Shambling Mound<br />Source:[[Publication:{{pub|Monster Manual (1e)|Dungeons and Dragons Monster Manual]]}}, Gary Gygax, 1977.<br />© TSR Inc.<br />''Image is not part of the SRD'']] <br />[[File:Grassland Restoration 2019 (48868106422).jpg|thumb|180px|Shambling Mound<br />Original File Name:Grassland Restoration 2019 (48868106422).jpg<br />by: Forest Service of the United States Department of Agriculture<br >Source: Mediawiki commons<br />[[Public Domain]]<br />''Image is not part of the SRD'']] </div>

|name=Shambling Mound |refs={{SRD5ref}} <!--Creature Nameref name="mm5.270">{{Cite Pub|Monster Manual (5e)|pages=270}} Licensed: &copy; Wizards of the Coast.</ref> <ref name="hab">Habitat &mdash; Not part of the [[SRD5]].</ref> <ref name="dmg5hab">habitat -{{pub|Dungeon Master's Guide (5e)}} p.302-305</ref>|size=Large <!--Medium, Large, etc.-->|type=Plant <!--Dragon, Humanoid, Outsider, Swarm, etc.-->

|align=Unaligned <!--Lawful Good, Chaotic Evil-->|ac=15 <!--armor class-->|acfluff=natural armor <!--reason if given-->|hp=136 <!--number of hit points-->|hd=16d10+48 <!--10d8, 4d12, etc.-->

|saves= <!--bonus to save; [[SRD5:Strength|Str]] {{5eStr}} +5-->

|damageimmunity={{srd5lc|Lightning}} <!--damage type; fire, radiant-->

|perception=10 <!--Passive Perception bonus; +5-->|languages= — <!--Common, Goblin|habitat=Forest, None, etc.-->Swamp

|qualitiessummary={{5e Ability|Lightning Absorption|Whenever a A shambling mound is subjected to {{srd5lc|Lightning}} damage, it takes no damage and regains appears as a number large mass of {{srd5lc|Hit Point}}s equal to the lightning damage dealtvegetation, often vaguely anthropoid in shape.}}<!-- 1-2 line unofficial, UNPLAGIRIZED, description -->

|actionsfeature1=Lightning Absorption{{5e Ability|Multiattackflimit1=|The fdesc1=Whenever a shambling mound makes two slam attacks. If both attacks hit a is subjected to {{SRD5srd5lc|MediumLightning}} or smaller targetdamage, the target is it takes no damage and regains a number of {{srd5lc|GrappledHit Point}} (escape {{SRD5|DC}} 14), and s equal to the shambing mound uses its Engulf on itlightning damage dealt.}}

|action1=Multiattack|alimit1=|adesc1=The shambling mound makes two slam attacks. If both attacks hit a {{5e AbilitySRD5|Slam|''Melee Weapon Attack:'' +7 to hitMedium}} or smaller target, reach 5 ft., one the target. ''Hit:'' 13 (2d8+4) is {{srd5lc|BludgeoningGrappled}} damage.(escape {{SRD5|DC}}14), and the shambing mound uses its Engulf on it.

{{5e Ability|Engulfaction2=Slam|alimit2=|The shambling mound engulfs a Medium or smaller creature grappled by it. The engulfed target is adesc2=''{{srd5lcSRD5|BlindedMelee Weapon Attack}}:'' +7 to hit, {{srd5lc|Restrained}}reach 5 ft., and unable to [[SRD5one target. ''Hit:Suffocating|breathe]], and it must succeed on a DC 14 {{SRD5|Constitution}} '' 13 (2d8+4) {{srd5lc|Saving ThrowBludgeoning}} at the start of each of the mound’s {{srd5lc|Turn}}s or take 13 (2d8 + 4) bludgeoning damage. If the mound moves, the engulfed target moves with it. The mound can have only one creature engulfed at a time.}}

|reactionaction3=Engulf|legendaryalimit3=|adesc3=The shambling mound engulfs a Medium or smaller creature grappled by it. The engulfed target is {{srd5lc|Blinded}}, {{srd5lc|Restrained}}, and unable to [[SRD5:Suffocating|breathe]], and it must succeed on a DC 14 {{SRD5|Constitution}} {{srd5lc|Saving Throw}} at the start of each of the mound’s {{srd5lc|Turn}}s or take 13 (2d8 + 4) bludgeoning damage. If the mound moves, the engulfed target moves with it. The mound can have only one creature engulfed at a time.

<!--{{UnofficialInfootherlore|A shambling mound appears as a large mass Shambling mounds, also called shamblers, appear to be heaps of rotting vegetation. They are actually intelligent, often vaguely anthropoid in shapecarnivorous plants.}}-->

==Sources==* [[SRD-OGL v5A shambler’s brain and sensory organs are located in its upper body.1]]

A shambler’s body has an 8-foot girth and is about 6 feet tall when the creature stands erect. It weighs about 3,800 pounds.|{{SRD3ref}}|3.5e lore}}<br /> {{otherlore|Appearing as a heap of rotting vegetation, the shambler is actually an intelligent form of vegetable life. It is generally from 6' to 9' in height, with a girth of about 6' on its base and 2' at its summit.|<ref name="mm1.87">{{SRD5 FooterCite Pub|MonsterManual (1e)|pages=87}} Licensed: &copy; Wizards of the Coast {{fairuc}}.</ref>|1e lore}} ==Sources and Notes==<references />