The bouncing ooze emerged from a collaboration between siegesmiths and archmages from the College of War. With a mission to devise novel siege weaponry, they coated boulders with gray ooze or black pudding, yet these coatings proved unstable, sloughing off mid-flight and endangering friendly troops. Their solution: an alchemical oil that encased the ooze in a resilient membrane upon contact, enabling long-range launches while still allowing the ooze to digest organic matter in contact with its surface.
However, an unforeseen outcome arose—the ooze, now encapsulated, exhibited remarkable elasticity upon impact, causing it to bounce wildly instead of dispersing. While the bouncing ooze possessed destructive potential surpassing regular projectiles, other research avenues were pursued instead, leaving the remaining oozes stored away. An accident at the storage facility led to a cascade of bouncing oozes descending down a mountainside, releasing the majority into the wild.
Bouncing Ooze
Medium Ooze, Unaligned
Armor Class 12
Hit Points 32 (5d8 + 10)
Speed 30 ft.
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 (+3) | 14 (+2) | 15 (+2) | 1 (-5) | 8 (-1) | 1 (-5) |
Damage Vulnerabilities cold
Damage Resistances bludgeoning
Damage Immunities acid
Condition Immunities blinded, charmed, deafened, exhaustion, frightened, prone
Senses blindsight 60 ft. (blind beyond this radius), passive Perception 9
Languages —
Challenge 1 (200 XP)
Proficiency Bonus +2
Standing Leap. The ooze can jump 30 feet from a standing position.
Actions
Bump. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) bludgeoning damage. If the ooze jumped at least 10 feet immediately before the hit, the target takes an extra 3 (1d6) bludgeoning damage.
Reactions
Acidic Rupture. If the ooze is dealt piercing or slashing damage by a melee attack from a creature within 5 feet of it, the ooze ejects acid at the creature. It must make a DC 12 Dexterity saving throw, taking 4 (1d8) acid damage on a failed save, or half as much on a successful one.
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Further Reading
Take a look at the junthanex for tier 1 ooze boss.
Sweetipedes are a perfect ooze companion in a whimsical campaign.
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