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{{5e Ability|Shapechanger|The mimic can use its {{srd5lc|Action}} to polymorph into an object or back into its true, amorphous form. Its statistics are the same in each form. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying isn’t transformed. It reverts to its true form if it dies. }}
 
  
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{{5e Ability|Adhesive|limit=Object Form Only|The mimic adheres to anything that touches it. A {{srd5lc|Huge}} or smaller creature adhered to the mimic is also {{srd5lc|Grappled}} by it (escape {{SRD5|DC}} 13). {{SRD5|Ability Check|Ability check}}s made to escape this grapple have {{srd5lc|Disadvantage}}.}}
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{{5e Ability|Pseudopod|''Melee Weapon Attack:'' +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. ''Hit:'' 7 (1d8+3) {{srd5lc|Bludgeoning}} damage. If the mimic is in object form, the target is subjected to its Adhesive trait.}}
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'''Unofficial Description:''' The mimic's natural form is an ooze-like blob (of any color it desires). Mimics are known for their ability to copy the appearance of objects.
  
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The mimic's natural form is an ooze-like blob (of any color it desires).}}
 
  
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Latest revision as of 15:12, 2 June 2024

Disambiguation.png
Mimic exists in other D&D editions see:

Mimic (disambiguation).

This material from the 5th edition (2014) SRD v5.1 is published under the OGL and CC-BY
Mimic [SRD5 OGL/CC-BY] [1] [2] [3] [4]
Medium Monstrosity (Mimics, Shapechangers), Neutral
Armor Class: 12 (natural armor)
Hit Points: 58 (9d8+18)
Speed: 15 ft.
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
17 (+3) 12 (+1) 15 (+2) 5 (-3) 13 (+1) 8 (-1)
Skills: Stealth +5
Damage Immunity: acid
Condition Immunity: prone
Senses: darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 11
Languages: —
Habitat: Underdark, Underground, Urban
Challenge: 2 (450 xp)Proficiency Bonus (PB): +2

Features

Shapechanger. The mimic can use its action to polymorph into an object or back into its true, amorphous form. Its statistics are the same in each form. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying isn’t transformed. It reverts to its true form if it dies.

Adhesive. The mimic adheres to anything that touches it. A huge or smaller creature adhered to the mimic is also grappled by it (escape DC 13). Ability checks made to escape this grapple have disadvantage.

False Appearance (Object Form Only). While the mimic remains motionless, it is indistinguishable from an ordinary object.

Grappler. While the mimic has advantage on attack rolls agaist any creature grappled by it. 

Actions

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8+3) piercing damage.

Pseudopod. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8+3) bludgeoning damage. If the mimic is in object form, the target is subjected to its Adhesive trait.


End of the SRD5 material

Unofficial Description: The mimic's natural form is an ooze-like blob (of any color it desires). Mimics are known for their ability to copy the appearance of objects.

Found in Adventures[edit]


List of Mimics[edit]

(2 official and unofficial Mimics)

Name Type Subtype Size HP CR (XP) Alignment Habitat Source
Mimic Monstrosity Shapechanger, Mimic Medium 58 2 (450) Neutral Underdark, Underground, Urban SRD-CC v5.1, SRD-OGL v5.1
Hoard Mimic Monstrosity Mimic Huge 123 8 (3,900) Neutral Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Sources and Notes[edit]

  1. ↑ SRD5:
  2. ↑ also published in — Wizards RPG Team (September 2014). Monster Manual. (5e 2014) Wizards of the Coast. ISBN 978-0786965618. p. 220.
  3. ↑ Habitat — Not part of the SRD5.
  4. ↑ habitat - Dungeon Master's Guide (5e) p.302-305
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AlignmentNeutral +
AuthorSRD-CC v5.1 + and SRD-OGL v5.1 +
CRval2 +
Canontrue +
Challenge Rating2 +
Creature NameMimic +
Experience Points450 +
FeaturesShapechanger +, Adhesive +, False Appearance +, Grappler +, Bite +, Pseudopod + and {{{feature1}}} +
Hit Dice9d8+18 +
Hit Points58 +
NameMimic +
PublicationSRD-CC v5.1 + and SRD-OGL v5.1 +
SizeMedium +
SortTextMimic 5e +
SubtypeShapechanger +
TitleMimic +
TypeMonstrosity +