Shrieker

The shrieker is a Medium plant of challenge rating 0 in the fifth-edition System Reference Document. SRD 5.2.1 calls it the Shrieker Fungus.

SRD 5.1 (2014)

Shrieker

Size and type
Medium plant
Challenge
0 (10 XP)
Armour class
5
Hit points
13 (3d8)
Speed
0 ft
Condition immunities
blinded, deafened, frightened
Senses
blindsight 30 ft, passive perception 6
STR1-5
DEX1-5
CON10+0
INT1-5
WIS3-4
CHA1-5

False Appearance. While the shrieker remains motionless, it is indistinguishable from an ordinary fungus.

Reactions

Shriek. When bright light or a creature is within 30 feet of the shrieker, it emits a shriek audible within 300 feet of it. The shrieker continues to shriek until the disturbance moves out of range and for 1d4 of the shrieker’s turns afterward.

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SRD 5.2.1 (2024)

Shrieker Fungus

Size and type
Medium plant
Challenge
0 (0 XP)
Armour class
5
Hit points
13 (3d8)
Speed
5 ft
Condition immunities
blinded, charmed, deafened, frightened
Senses
blindsight 30 ft, passive perception 6
STR1-5
DEX1-5
CON10+0
INT1-5
WIS3-4
CHA1-5

Reactions

Shriek. Trigger: A creature or a source of Bright Light moves within 30 feet of the shrieker. Response: The shrieker emits a shriek audible within 300 feet of itself for 1 minute or until the shrieker dies.

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