Roper (5e24)

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 5th edition (2024)

SRD 5.2 • CC-BY

 SRD 5.2 

Roper
Large Aberration, Neutral Evil
AC: 20Initiative: -1 (9)
HP: 93 (11d10+33)
Speed: 10 ft., Climb 20 ft.
Mod Save   Mod Save   Mod Save Str 18 +4 +4   Dex 8 -1 -1   Con 17 +3 +3   Int 7 -2 -2   Wis 16 +3 +3   Cha 6 -2 -2
Skills: Perception +6, Stealth +5
Senses: Darkvision 60 ft., Passive Perception 16
Languages: —
CR: 5 (XP 1,800; PB +3)
Traits Spider Climb. The roper can climb difficult surfaces, including along ceilings, without needing to make an Ability Check.  Actions Multiattack. The roper makes two Tentacle attacks, uses Reel, and makes two Bite attacks. Bite. Melee Attack Roll: +7, reach 5 ft. Hit: 17 (3d8+4) Piercing damage. Tentacle. Melee Attack Roll: +7, reach 60 ft. Hit: The target has the Grappled condition (escape DC 14) from one of six tentacles, and the target has the Poisoned condition until the grapple ends. The tentacle can be damaged, freeing a creature it has Grappled when destroyed (AC 20, HP 10, Immunity to Poison and Psychic damage). Damaging the tentacle deals no damage to the roper, and a destroyed tentacle regrows at the start of the roper’s next turn. Reel. The roper pulls each creature Grappled by it up to 30 feet straight toward it.
+  Additional Properties Habitat: Underdark|}} Treasure: Any

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Lore

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

Other Lore

 3.5e lore  ^{[SRD3 OGL]}  

A roper stands some 9 feet tall and tapers from 3 or 4 feet in diameter at the base to 1 foot across at the top. It weighs 2,200 pounds. A roper’s coloration and temperature change to match the features of the surrounding cave. A roper hunts by standing very still and imitating a bit of rock. This tactic often allows it to attack with surprise. When prey comes within reach, it lashes out with its strands. In melee, it bites adjacent opponents with its powerful maw.

Found in Adventures

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

Sources and Notes

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