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{{edition|Violet Fungus}}
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{{5e Monster
|name=Violet Fungus 
|refs={{SRD5ref}} <ref name="mm5.138">{{Cite Pub|Monster Manual (5e)|pages=138}} Licensed: &copy; Wizards of the Coast.</ref> <ref name="hab">Habitat &mdash; Not part of the [[SRD5]].</ref> <ref name="dmg5hab">habitat - {{pub|Dungeon Master's Guide (5e)}} p.302-305</ref>
|size=Medium <!--Medium, Large, etc.-->
|type=Plant <!--Dragon, Humanoid, Outsider, etc.-->
|subtype=Fungus <!--Elf, Goblinoid, etc.-->
|align=Unaligned <!--Lawful Good, Chaotic Evil-->
|ac=5 <!--armor class-->
|acfluff= <!--reason if given-->
|hp=18 <!--number of hit points-->
|hd=4d8 <!--10d8, 4d12, etc.-->
|speed=5 ft. <!--walking speed in feet, other speed (fly, swim) in feet-->
|str=3 
|dex=1 
|con=10
|int=1
|wis=3
|cha=1
|saves= <!--bonus to save; {{5eStr}} +5-->
|skills= <!--{{SRD5|Stealth}} +3-->
|damageresistances= <!--bludgeoning, slashing, piercing-->
|damageimmunity= <!--damage type; fire, radiant-->
|conditionimmunity={{srd5lc|Blinded}}, {{srd5lc|Deafened}}, {{srd5lc|Frightened}} <!--condition; charmed, petrified-->
|senses={{srd5lc|Blindsight}} 30 ft. (blind beyond this radius) 
|perception=6 <!--Passive Perception bonus; +5-->
|languages= <!--Common, Goblin, None, etc.-->
|habitat=Underdark, Underground 
|plane=Underdark
|cr=1/4 <!--Challenge Rating-->
|xp= <!--Experience points for destroying-->
|canon=true
|summary=Appears as a 4-6 foot tall mushroom, purplish in color, with long tendrils sprouting just below the cap. <!-- 1-2 line unofficial, UNPLAGIRIZED, description --> 

|feature1=False Appearance
|flimit1=
|fdesc1=While the violet fungus remains motionless, it is indistinguishable from an ordinary fungus.

|action1=Multiattack
|alimit1=
|adesc1=The fungus makes 1d4 Rotting Touch attacks.

|action2=Rotting Touch
|alimit2=
|adesc2=''{{SRD5|Melee Weapon Attack}}:'' +2 to hit, {{srd5lc|Reach}} 10 ft., one creature. ''Hit:'' 4 (1d8) {{srd5lc|Necrotic}} damage.
}}
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'''Unofficial Description:''' Appears as a 4-6 foot tall mushroom, purplish in color, with long tendrils sprouting just below the cap.

{{otherlore|{{SRD5|Shrieker}}s and violet fungi often work together to attract and kill prey. When the shriekers’ hellish racket attracts a curious creature, the violet fungus tries to kill it. Both creatures enjoy the fruits of a successful hunt.

Violet fungi resemble shriekers and are often found growing among them.

A violet fungi’s coloration ranges from purple overall to dull gray or violet covered with purple spots.|{{SRD3ref}}|3.5e lore}}

==Sources and Notes==
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[[Category:SRD5 Monsters]]
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Alignment	Unaligned +
Author	SRD5 +
CRval	0.25 +
Canon	true +
Challenge Rating	1/4 +
Creature Name	Violet Fungus +
Experience Points	50 +
Features	False Appearance +, Multiattack + and Rotting Touch +
Habitat	Underdark + and Underground +
Hit Dice	4d8 +
Hit Points	18 +
Name	Violet Fungus +
Plane	Underdark +
Publication	SRD5 +
Size	Medium +
SortText	Violet Fungus 5e +
Subtype	Fungus +
Summary	Appears as a 4-6 foot tall mushroom, purplish in color, with long tendrils sprouting just below the cap. +
Title	Violet Fungus +
Type	Plant +