A dead-looking tree that walks: long branches batter, roots grab and crush, and its maw bites anyone it holds.
AC
HP
Speed
CR
XP
15
115 (10d12+50)
30 ft
7
2900
STR
DEX
CON
INT
WIS
CHA
23 (+6)
10 (+0)
20 (+5)
6 (-2)
10 (+0)
3 (-4)
Condition immunities: deafened
Senses: blindsight 60 ft; passive Perception 10
Languages: Common and Druidic (understands but can't speak)
Actions
Multiattack. Two Branch attacks and Grasping Root.
Branch. A sweeping branch with 15 ft reach.
Grasping Root.DC 17 Str save by a Large or smaller creature within 15 ft: pulled 10 ft closer and held by a root (escape DC 16), crushed 2d6+6 at the start of each of its turns.
Bonus actions
Gnash. A creature it holds: DC 17 Dex save or 3d8+6 Piercing, half on a success.
Where you meet it
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