Ochre Jelly

5e

large ooze, unaligned

Challenge 2 (450 XP)

STR
15 (+2)
DEX
6 (-2)
CON
14 (+2)
INT
2 (-4)
WIS
6 (-2)
CHA
1 (-5)

Defense

Armor Class 8 (dex)
Hit Points 45 (6d10+12)
Speed 10 ft., climb 10 ft.

Proficiencies & Senses

Blindsight 60 ft.
Passive Perception 8

Traits

Damage Resistances Acid
Damage Immunities Lightning, Slashing
Condition Immunities Blinded, Charmed, Deafened, Exhaustion, Frightened, Prone

Traits

Amorphous

The jelly can move through a space as narrow as 1 inch wide without squeezing.

Spider Climb

The jelly can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check.

Actions

Pseudopod

Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (2d6 + 2) bludgeoning damage plus 3 (1d6) acid damage.

Split (Reaction)

When a jelly that is Medium or larger is subjected to lightning or slashing damage, it splits into two new jellies if it has at least 10 hit points. Each new jelly has hit points equal to half the original jelly's, rounded down. New jellies are one size smaller than the original jelly.

Reference Text

A large, translucent ochre jelly oozes through dark caverns, its amorphous body glistening with acidic slime, moving silently across stone and ceiling.