Grasping Violet Fungus

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Medium Plant (fungus), Neutral

Armor Class 13 (natural armor)

Hit Points 45 (6d8+18)

Speed swim 20 ft.

STR 14 (+2)

DEX 8 (-1)

CON 17 (+3)

INT 1 (-5)

WIS 12 (+1)

CHA 1 (-5)

Saving Throws Con +5

Skills Stealth +4

Damage Resistances poison; psychic

Damage Immunities blinded, charmed, deafened, frightened, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned

Senses blindsight 60 ft., passive Perception 12

Languages —

Challenge 3 (700 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2

Grasping Tendrils. When a creature is within 10 feet of the Grasping Violet Fungus, it must succeed on a DC 14 Strength saving throw or become grappled (escape DC 14). The fungus can have only one creature grappled at a time.

Ambush Predator. The Grasping Violet Fungus has advantage on attack rolls against surprised creatures.

Actions

Multiattack. The Grasping Violet Fungus makes two Tendril attacks.

Tendril. Melee weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d8+4) bludgeoning damage. If the target is grappled, it takes an additional 7 (2d6) poison damage.

Spore Cloud (Recharge 5-6). The fungus releases a cloud of toxic spores in a 15-foot radius. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or take 21 (6d6) poison damage and be poisoned for 1 minute. A poisoned creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.

Environment Swamp, Forest

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Lore & Description

Appearance

This large violet fungus stands about three feet tall, with a shimmering surface that glows in dim light. Its numerous tendrils undulate slowly, each tipped with small, grasping appendages that seem to almost beckon to passersby.

Behavior & Origins

The Grasping Violet Fungus thrives in damp, shadowy areas of forests and swamps. It has developed a predatory nature, using its tangible tendrils to ensnare unsuspecting prey. Many adventurers have fallen victim to its clever ambuses, underestimating the deadly potential of this seemingly benign growth.

Generation Info

Original prompt:
"A violet fungus with grasping tendrils"

Created: Jan 28, 2026
Modified: May 31, 2026