SRD5:Roper

Roper exists in other D&D editions see:

Roper (disambiguation).

This material from the 5th edition (2014) SRD v5.1 is published under the OGL and CC-BY

Roper [SRD5 OGL/CC-BY]
Large Monstrosity (Ropers), Neutral Evil
Armor Class: 20 (natural armor)
Hit Points: 93 (11d10+33)
Speed: 10 ft., climb 10 ft.
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA 18 (+4) 8 (-1) 17 (+3) 7 (-2) 16 (+3) 6 (-2)
Skills: Perception +4, Stealth +5
Senses: darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 16
Languages: —
Habitat: Underdark, Underground
Challenge: 5 (1,800 xp)Proficiency Bonus (PB): +3
Features False Appearance. While the roper remains motionless, it is indistinguishable from a normal cave formation, such as a stalagmite. Gasping Tendrils. The roper can have up to six tendrils at a time. Each tendril can be attacked (AC 20; 10 hit points; immunity to poison and psychic damage). Destroying a tendril deals no damage to the roper, which can extrude a replacement tendril on its next turn. A tendril can also be broken if a creature takes an action and succeeds on a DC 15 Strength check against it. Spider Climb. The roper can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check.  Actions Multiattack. The roper makes four attacks with its tendrils, uses Reel, and makes one attack with its bite. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 22 (4d8+4) piercing damage. Tendril. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 50 ft., one creature. Hit: The target is grappled (escape DC 15). Until the grapple ends, the target is restrained and has disadvantage on Strength checks and Strength saving throws, and the roper can't use the same tendril on another target. Reel. The roper pulls each creature grappled by it up to 25 feet straight toward it.

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Unofficial Description: Ropers appear as tall stalagmites with four tentacles.

Found in AdventuresEdit

• Hoard of the Dragon Queen
• Buried Dynasty
• Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
• Princes of the Apocalypse
• Expedition to the Barrier Peaks
• Quests from the Infinite Staircase
• Against the Giants
• The Forge of Fury
• The Hidden Shrine of Tamoachan
• Hoard of the Dragon Queen

List of RopersEdit

(2 official and unofficial Ropers)

Name	Type	Subtype	Size	HP	CR (XP)	Alignment	Habitat	Source
Piercer	Monstrosity	Roper	Medium	22	1/2 (100)	Unaligned	Underdark, Underground	Monster Manual (5e)
Roper	Monstrosity	Roper	Large	93	5 (1,800)	Neutral Evil	Underdark, Underground	SRD-CC v5.1, SRD-OGL v5.1

Sources and NotesEdit

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