Homebrew Brainy slime Species Details

Brainy Slime

Ability Score Increase: Your Intelligence score increases by 2, and your Constitution score increases by 1.

Size: Brainy slimes are amorphous creatures, their size varying based on their form. They typically stand between 4 to 6 feet tall when fully extended or upright, but they can change their shape and size within certain limits.

Speed: Your base walking speed is 20 feet.

Amorphous Form: As a slime, you can move through a space as narrow as 1 inch wide without squeezing.

Slippery: You have advantage on ability checks and saving throws made to escape grapples or restraints.

Languages: You can speak, read, and write Common and one extra language of your choice, due to your natural intelligence and curiosity.

Slime Traits:

• Slimy Resistance: You have resistance to acid damage.

• Mindful Adaptation: You have proficiency in Intelligence saving throws.

• Memory Retention: You have advantage on Intelligence checks made to recall information or recognize patterns.

Subrace Options:

Knowledge Seeker:

Ability Score Increase: Your Wisdom score increases by 1. Bookworm: You gain proficiency in one skill of your choice from the following: Arcana, History, Investigation, Nature, or Religion.

Arcane Scholar:

Ability Score Increase: Your Charisma score increases by 1. Arcane Knowledge: You gain proficiency in the Arcana skill, and you can cast the mage hand cantrip. Intelligence is your spellcasting ability for it.

Alchemical Savant:

Ability Score Increase: Your Dexterity score increases by 1. Alchemical Prowess: You gain proficiency with alchemist's supplies, and you can use them as a spellcasting focus. Additionally, you have advantage on saving throws against poison.

Engineer's Mind:

Ability Score Increase: Your Strength score increases by 1. Mechanical Aptitude: You gain proficiency with one type of artisan's tools of your choice. Additionally, you have advantage on Intelligence (Investigation) checks made to examine or understand mechanical devices.

Appearance: Brainy slimes often have a translucent, gel-like appearance, with swirling patterns visible within their bodies that hint at their active intellect. Some might have faintly glowing spots or streaks, indicating their heightened mental activity.

Behavior: Highly curious and adaptable, brainy slimes are constantly seeking out new knowledge and experiences. They are known for their analytical minds and their penchant for problem-solving. While they may lack traditional emotions, they are driven by a desire to understand the world around them and to unlock the mysteries of the universe.

History: The origins of brainy slimes are shrouded in mystery, but they are believed to have originated from some primordial ooze infused with magical energy. Over time, they have developed their intelligence and consciousness, evolving into the formidable creatures they are today.

Brainy slime Traits

As a brainy slime, you have the following traits: