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| name = Shadow-Cursed Shambling Mound
| name = Shadow-Cursed Shambling Mound
| full name = Shadow-Cursed Shambling Mound
| image = NPC_Shadow-Cursed_Shambling_Mound.png
| image = NPC_Shadow-Cursed_Shambling_Mound.png
| imagesize = 0.7
| imagesize = 0.7
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| type = Plant
| type = Plant
| size = Large
| size = Large
| hit_points = 156
| initiative = +1
| hit_points_tactician = 202
| prof bonus = +4
| armour_class = 17
| hp = 156
| t hp = 202
| ac = 17
| level = 9
| level = 9
| str = 20
| str = 20
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| wis = 12
| wis = 12
| cha = 5
| cha = 5
| resistant1 = Cold
| resistances = Cold resistance full, Fire resistance full, Necrotic resistance full, Lightning Immunity, Piercing Immunity
| resistant2 = Fire
| passives = External Digestion, Opportunity Attack, Perfect Sentry, Superior Darkvision
| resistant3 = Necrotic
| t passives = Tanglevine Form, Magic Resistance, External Digestion, Opportunity Attack, Perfect Sentry, Superior Darkvision
| immune1 = Lightning
| h passives = Legendary Action: Wretched Growth, Tanglevine Form, Magic Resistance, External Digestion, Opportunity Attack, Perfect Sentry, Superior Darkvision
| immune2 = Piercing
| feature1_name = External Digestion
| feature1_description = Can [[Devour (Shadow-Cursed Shambling Mound)|Devour]] any creature that is Restrained and affected by [[Digestive Sap (Condition)|Digestive Sap]].
| feature2_name = Opportunity Attack
| feature2_description = Automatically attack an enemy moving out of your reach.
| feature3_name = Perfect Sentry
| feature3_description = You can't be Surprised.
| feature4_name = Superior Darkvision
| feature4_description = Can see in the dark up to 24m.
| feature5_name = Tanglevine Form
| feature5_description = Melee attackers may become Entangled.
| feature5_mode = Tactician
| feature6_name = Magic Resistance
| feature6_description = Advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
| feature6_mode = Tactician
}}
}}
'''Shadow-Cursed Shambling Mound''' is a [[Plant]] creature found in the [[Shadow-Cursed Lands]].
'''Shadow-Cursed Shambling Mound''' is a [[Plant]] boss enemy found in the [[Shadow-Cursed Lands]] of [[Act Two]].
 
== Overview ==
It is accompanied by six [[Shadow-Cursed Needle Blight]]s, two [[Shadow-Cursed Vine Blight]]s, and two [[undead]] Harpers.
 
Shadow-Cursed Shambling Mounds, like its brethren the [[Shadow-Cursed Vine Blight]] and the [[Shadow-Cursed Needle Blight]], conceal themselves within the surrounding vegetation in order to ambush passersby. The party must pass a {{Ability Check|Perception|30}} to spot these ambush parties and avoid being surprised.


== Attacks and Abilities ==
== Attacks and Abilities ==
{{Feature box|name=Multiattack (Shambling Mound)|image name=Multiattack Earth.webp|link=Multiattack|{{DamageInfo|2d8+5|Bludgeoning}}
{{Feature box|Multiattack (Shadow-Cursed Shambling Mound)}}
:+ {{DamageInfo|1d4|Necrotic}}
 
:+ {{DamageInfo|2d8+5|Bludgeoning}}
{{Feature box|Adhesive Whip}}
:+ {{DamageInfo|1d4|Necrotic}}
 
Aim two attacks at a target. If both hit, the target becomes {{Cond|Entangled|Entangled}}.}}
{{Feature box|Digestive Sap}}


=== Honor Mode ===
{{Feature box|Devour (Shambling Mound)}}
{{Feature box|name=Legendary Action: Wretched Growth|image name=Legendary Action Crowd Control.webp|link=Legendary Action: Wretched Growth|If a creature ends its turn within 17ft of the Shambling Mound, it will take 3~30 Necrotic (3d10) damage and Shadow-Cursed Vines will grow at its feet, possibly [[Entangling]] it.}}


==Notable Loot==
*{{MdRarityItem|Ironwood Club}}
*{{MdRarityItem|Wood Bark}}
*{{MdRarityItem|Shadowroot Sac}}
*{{MdRarityItem|Ring of Self Immolation}} (in a locked chest atop the tower behind the Shambling Mound)


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
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* [[Shadow-Cursed Needle Blight]]
* [[Shadow-Cursed Needle Blight]]
* [[Shadow-Cursed Vine Blight]]
* [[Shadow-Cursed Vine Blight]]
== Quotes ==
{{Q|These rotting heaps of animated vegitation absorb all organic matter they come in contact with, and are bloated with the remains of plants, animals, and sewage systems.|author=in-game racial description}}
== Notes ==
* Despite its similarities to the [[Blight (race)|Blights]], [[Shadow-Cursed Shambling Mound]] is a {{FRWiki|Shambling mound}}, a separate type of [[plant]] creature.


== External links ==
== External links ==
* {{FRWiki|Shambling mound|long}}
* {{FRWiki|Shambling mound|long}}
[[Category:Plants]]
{{NavCreatures}}
{{NavCreatures}}
[[Category:Bosses]]

Latest revision as of 22:21, 5 June 2024

Shadow-Cursed Shambling Mound is a Plant boss enemy found in the Shadow-Cursed Lands of Act Two.

Overview[edit | edit source]

It is accompanied by six Shadow-Cursed Needle Blights, two Shadow-Cursed Vine Blights, and two undead Harpers.

Shadow-Cursed Shambling Mounds, like its brethren the Shadow-Cursed Vine Blight and the Shadow-Cursed Needle Blight, conceal themselves within the surrounding vegetation in order to ambush passersby. The party must pass a DC 30 Perception check to spot these ambush parties and avoid being surprised.

Attacks and Abilities[edit | edit source]

Multiattack Earth Elemental.webp
D8 Bludgeoning.png 2d8 (2~16) Damage TypesBludgeoning damage
+
D4 Necrotic.png 1d4 (1~4) Damage TypesNecrotic damage

Aim two attacks at a target. If both hit, the target becomes Entangled Entangled.
 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft
Thorn Whip.webp

Seize a target to drag it towards you and possibly make it fall Prone Prone.
DEX Save
 Range: 15 m / 50 ft
Generic Acid.webp

Regurgitate your Digestive Juices Digestive Juices over nearby enemies, priming them to be Devoured Devoured if they are also Restrained Restrained.
AoE: 5 m / 16 ft (Cone)
Bite.webp
Devour Devour ()

Devour a creature that's Restrained Restrained and marinating in your Digestive Juices Digestive Juices - instantly killing it.
 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft

Notable Loot[edit | edit source]

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • Mound's in-game appearance.

    Mound's in-game appearance.

See also[edit | edit source]

Quotes[edit | edit source]

These rotting heaps of animated vegitation absorb all organic matter they come in contact with, and are bloated with the remains of plants, animals, and sewage systems.
— in-game racial description

Notes[edit | edit source]

External links[edit | edit source]

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