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| h passives = Legendary Action: Wretched Growth, Tanglevine Form, Magic Resistance, External Digestion, Opportunity Attack, Perfect Sentry, Superior Darkvision | | h passives = Legendary Action: Wretched Growth, Tanglevine Form, Magic Resistance, External Digestion, Opportunity Attack, Perfect Sentry, Superior Darkvision | ||
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'''Shadow-Cursed Shambling Mound''' is a type of [[Shambling Mound]] boss enemy found in the [[Shadow-Cursed Lands]] of [[Act Two]]. | '''Shadow-Cursed Shambling Mound''' is a type of [[Shambling Mound]] boss enemy found in the [[Shadow-Cursed Lands]] of [[Act Two]]. | ||
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== Combat == | == Combat == | ||
The shambling mound's most dangerous ability is {{SAI|Devour}} which can instantly kill a target provided it is {{Cond|Restrained}} and covered in {{Cond|Digestive Juices}}. | The shambling mound's most dangerous ability is {{SAI|Devour (Shambling Mound)|Devour}} which can instantly kill a target provided it is {{Cond|Restrained}} and covered in {{Cond|Digestive Juices}}. | ||
Digestive juices can be applied with its {{SAI|Digestive Sap}} ability which costs just a bonus action. | Digestive juices can be applied with its {{SAI|Digestive Sap}} ability which costs just a bonus action. | ||
This means that in a single turn, the shambling mound can combo Digestive Sap into Devour to potentially instantly kill a restrained party member. | This means that in a single turn, the shambling mound can combo Digestive Sap into Devour to potentially instantly kill a restrained party member. | ||
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Immunity to these restraining conditions will make this fight far less dangerous. Some sources of immunity include {{SAI|Land's Stride: Plants}}, {{SAI|Freedom of Movement}}, and {{RarityItem|Elixir of Guileful Movement}}. | Immunity to these restraining conditions will make this fight far less dangerous. Some sources of immunity include {{SAI|Land's Stride: Plants}}, {{SAI|Freedom of Movement}}, and {{RarityItem|Elixir of Guileful Movement}}. | ||
=== Attacks and abilities === | === Attacks and abilities === | ||
{{Feature box|Adhesive Whip}} | {{Feature box|Adhesive Whip}} | ||
{{Feature box|Devour (Shambling Mound)}} | |||
{{Feature box|Digestive Sap}} | {{Feature box|Digestive Sap}} | ||
{{Feature box|Multiattack (Shadow-Cursed Shambling Mound)}} | |||
{{Feature box| | |||
===Allies=== | ===Allies=== | ||
* | * {{CharLink|Shadow-Cursed Harper}} - 2x | ||
* | * {{CharLink|Shadow-Cursed Needle Blight}} - 6x | ||
* | * {{CharLink|Shadow-Cursed Vine Blight}} - 2x | ||
=== Notable loot === | === Notable loot === | ||
*{{MdRarityItem|Ironwood Club}} | *{{MdRarityItem|Ironwood Club}} | ||
*{{MdRarityItem|Ring of Self Immolation}} (in a locked chest atop the tower behind the Shambling Mound) | |||
*{{MdRarityItem|Shadowroot Sac}} | |||
*{{MdRarityItem|Wood Bark}} | *{{MdRarityItem|Wood Bark}} | ||
== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
Latest revision as of 16:39, 30 January 2025
Overview[edit | edit source]
Shadow-Cursed Shambling Mound, like the Shadow-Cursed Vine Blight and the Shadow-Cursed Needle Blight, conceals itself within the surrounding vegetation in order to ambush passersby. The party must pass a 
DC 30 Perception check to spot it and avoid being surprised.
Combat[edit | edit source]
The shambling mound's most dangerous ability is 
which can instantly kill a target provided it is 
and covered in 
.
Digestive juices can be applied with its 
ability which costs just a bonus action.
This means that in a single turn, the shambling mound can combo Digestive Sap into Devour to potentially instantly kill a restrained party member.
Furthermore, restrained imposes 
Disadvantage on Dexterity saving throws which is what Digestive Sap targets, so this combo is likely to succeed.
As a result, a key aspect of this fight is to avoid being restrained and, failing that, to free allies from their restraints before they can be devoured. There are a number of sources of to watch out for:
- The shambling mound's own
, - The two accompanying Shadow-Cursed Vine Blights with their
ability, - The
Shadow-Cursed Vines left by Shadow-Cursed Needle Blights upon death, - (Tactician and above only) Attacking the shambling mound or vine blights with a melee attack,
- (Honour mode only) Ending your turn within 5 m / 17 ft of the shambling mound.
All forms of restrained can be removed with the 
action. Allies can also be freed from vine blight's Constrict ability by breaking the blight's concentration. Digestive sap can also be removed with water, such as by throwing a water bottle or using 
.
Immunity to these restraining conditions will make this fight far less dangerous. Some sources of immunity include 
, 
, and 
Elixir of Guileful Movement.
Attacks and abilities[edit | edit source]
Allies[edit | edit source]
Notable loot[edit | edit source]
Ironwood Club
Ring of Self Immolation (in a locked chest atop the tower behind the Shambling Mound)
Shadowroot Sac
Wood Bark
Gallery[edit | edit source]
-
Mound's in-game appearance.
Notes[edit | edit source]
- Despite its similarities to the Blights, Shadow-Cursed Shambling Mound is a
Shambling mound, a separate type of plant creature.