Dragon's Blood Puffball
Creature 8 (uncommon) — fungus, mindless
Pre-Remaster content. May include legacy alignment.
AnvilCrasherLANDfungus
This bulbous, deep red fungus looks like an enormous, decaying rose. Many benign puffball fungi cling to the detritus of forest floors in Darklands caverns. These fungi's giant versions are more mobile and dangerous.
Source: abomination-vaults-bestiary (Pre-Remaster)
Perception +12; motion-sense 60 feet
Skills stealth +14
Str
+6
Dex
+1
Con
+4
Int
-5
Wis
+0
Cha
-2
AC 24
Fort +20
Ref +15
Will +12
HP 170
Immunities bleed, fatigued, poison, sleep, unconscious, mental
Weaknesses piercing 10
Speed 10 feet
Offense
Melee Bloom +18, Damage 2d10+8 bludgeoning plus 1d6 poison
Ranged Spore Jet +18, range increment 30 feet, Damage 3d8 poison
Abilities
Motion Sense 60 feet — The monster senses motion through vibrations and air movement.
Spore Explosion — When the dragon's blood puffball dies, it explodes, dealing 7d8 poison damage to each creature in a 20-foot emanation (DC 26 Fortitude save).
WORKS WELL WITH
SnareLANDA controller immobilizes targets near this fungus so the death explosion catches a grouped set of foes.
SniperLANDA ranged ally can finish off targets staggered by poison damage while melee stays out of the explosion radius.
FlankerLANDA mobile striker capitalizes on a party distracted by managing stacking poison damage.
PUNISHES
✖ clumping✖ melee reliance✖ low Fort saves
Avoid pairing with another mindless HP-wall bruiser; both rely on the same static brute-force tactic.
Works well with · Punishes · Pairing advice
Unlock with Tactics
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