monster

Mimic

CR 2

Medium Monstrosity, Neutral

Reveal Stat Block

Armor Class

Hit Points

58 (9d8 + 18)

Speed

20 ft.

str

dex

con

int

-3

wis

cha

-1

Traits

Adhesive (Object Form Only).The mimic adheres to anything that touches it. A Huge or smaller creature adhered to the mimic has the Grappled|XPHB condition (escape 13). Ability checks made to escape this grapple have Disadvantage|XPHB.

Actions

Bite.m 5 (with Advantage|XPHB if the target is Grappled|XPHB by the mimic), reach 5 ft. ({@damage 1d8 + 3) Piercing damage—or 12 (2d8 + 3) Piercing damage if the target is Grappled|XPHB by the mimic—plus 4 (1d8) Acid damage.

Pseudopod.m 5, reach 5 ft. ({@damage 1d8 + 3) Bludgeoning damage plus 4 (1d8) Acid damage. If the target is a Large or smaller creature, it has the Grappled|XPHB condition (escape 13). Ability checks made to escape this grapple have Disadvantage|XPHB.

Mimic

Shape-Shifter Disguised as an Unassuming Object

In their natural forms, mimics are little more than roaming stomachs, their blobby bodies covered with alien eyes and teeth. They can alter their color, texture, and dimensions to duplicate inanimate objects of their approximate size. Mimics use their disguises as both camouflage and bait. Once victims draw close, mimics strike, lashing out with their sticky pseudopods and toothy mouths. After consuming victims, mimics usually relocate, change form, and await their next meal.

Use the following list to inspire mimics' shapes: