Small Monstrosity (Shapechanger), Neutral
Armor Class 12 (Natural Armor)
Hit Points 27 (6d6 + 6)
Speed 10 ft.
STR
15 (+2)
DEX
12 (+1)
CON
13 (+1)
INT
3 (-4)
WIS
13 (+1)
CHA
1 (-5)
Skills Stealth +5
Damage Immunities Acid
Condition Immunities Prone
Senses Darkvision 60 ft., Passive Perception 11
Languages --
Challenge 1/2 (100 XP)
Proficiency Bonus +2
Traits

Shapechanger. The mimic can use its action to polymorph into a potted plant or small topiary or back into its true, amorphous form. Its statistics are the same in each form. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying isn't transformed. It reverts to its true form if it dies.

Adhesive (Object Form Only). The mimic adheres to anything that touches it. A Large or smaller creature adhered to the mimic is also grappled by it (escape DC 12). Ability checks made to escape this grapple have disadvantage.

False Appearance (Object Form Only). While the mimic remains motionless, it is indistinguishable from an ordinary plant.

Grappler. The mimic has advantage on attack rolls against any creature grappled by it.

Innate Spellcasting. The mimic's innate spellcasting ability is Strength (spell save DC 12). The mimic can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components:

At will: druidcraft (produces floral scents), thorn whip

Thorny Body. At the start of its turn, the mimic deals 2 (1d4) piercing damage to any creature grappling it.

Actions

Pseudopod. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) bludgeoning damage. If the mimic is in object form, the target is subjected to its Adhesive trait.

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage plus 3 (1d6) acid damage.

Description

Thorn mimics might seem like they would be out of place in their natural habitats.  Mimics are not common sights out in the wilderness, preferring dungeons and caverns.  And bushes don't seem like something one would naturally associate with urban environments.  However, the entire point of evolving the ability to camouflage by shapechanging into objects means mimics are not common sights anywhere... at least until they're touched.  And there is quite a bit more plant-life in cities and towns then you might guess.  Gardens and potted plants are rather common place after all.

Thorn mimics, as their name implies, masquerade as thorny shrubs or bushes.  While their thorns may not be genuine, they are certainly real enough should you happen to touch one.  Thorns may seem like they would discourage prey from touch the mimic, but they are a necessity; after all, no rose is without its thorns.  As it happens, rose bushes are one of the thorn mimic's favored forms.

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Monster Tags: Shapechanger

Habitat: ForestHillUrban

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