Twig Blight

Twig blights can root in soil, which they do when living prey are scarce. While rooted, they resemble woody shrubs. When it pulls its roots free of the ground to move, a twig blight’s branches twist together to form a humanoid-looking body with a head and limbs.
Twig blights seek out campsites and watering holes, rooting there to set up ambushes for potential victims coming to drink or rest. Huddled together in groups, twig blights blend in with an area’s natural vegetation or with piles of debris or firewood.
Given how dry they are, twig blights are particularly susceptible to fire.

Twig Blight CR: 1/8 (25 XP)

Small plant, neutral evil

Armor Class: 13

Hit Points: 4 (1d6 + 1)

Speed: 20 ft

STR

6 -2

DEX

13 +1

CON

12 +1

INT

4 -3

WIS

8 -1

CHA

3 -4

Skills: Stealth +3

Damage Vulnerabilities: Fire

Condition Immunities: Blinded, Deafened

Senses: Blindsight 60 feet (blind beyond this radius), Passive Perception 9

Languages: Understands Common but can't speak

Challenge Rating: 1/8 (25 XP)

False Appearance. While the blight remains motionless, it is indistinguishable from a dead shrub.

Actions

Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 feet, one target. Hit: 1d4 + 1 piercing damage.

Genetic Ancestor(s)

• Blights

Lifespan

250 years

Average Height

3 to 5 feet

Average Weight

50 to 150 pounds