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Challenge 1/4: 1/4

Violet Fungus

Medium plant, unaligned

Armor Class
5
Hit Points
18 (4d8)
Speed
5 ft.
STR
3 (−4)
DEX
1 (−5)
CON
10 (+0)
INT
1 (−5)
WIS
3 (−4)
CHA
1 (−5)
Condition Immunities
blinded, deafened, frightened
Senses
blindsight 30 ft. (blind beyond this radius), passive Perception 6
Languages
—
Challenge
1/4 (50 XP)
Proficiency Bonus
+2

False Appearance. While the violet fungus remains motionless, it is indistinguishable from an ordinary fungus.

Actions

Multiattack. The fungus makes 1d4 Rotting Touch attacks.

Rotting Touch. Melee Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, reach 10 ft., one creature. Hit: 4 (1d8) necrotic damage.

How many for your party

Copies of the violet fungus (50 XP each) against a party of four characters of the same level. Build mixed fights in the encounter builder.

Number of Violet Fungus for each difficulty, party of four
Party levelEasyMediumHardDeadly
Level 12—34–20
Level 234–567–20
Level 33–56–78–1011–20
Level 45–78–1011–1314–20
Level 58–131415–20—
Level 610–1415–1718–20—

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Questions

What CR is the Violet Fungus?

The Violet Fungus is challenge 1/4, worth 50 XP, with a proficiency bonus of +2.

How many hit points does the Violet Fungus have?

18 hit points (4d8), with AC 5.

How many should I use against four 1st-level characters?

Against four level 1 characters, 3 is hard by the encounter XP budget.