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Cactid

Large Plant · Unaligned · CR 2

  • Plant
  • Large
  • Tier 1

Ranges across desert; Cactid lists at CR 2 as a large plant (unaligned). Sourced from Tome of Beasts 1.

Stat Block

Challenge Rating
2
Type
Plant
Size
Large
Alignment
Unaligned
Speed
5
Habitats
Desert
Sources
Tome of Beasts 1

Ecology

Cactid is a flora given will and motion, often a guardian of specific groves or a corruption of an existing tree species. It is most often found in desert regions. It is large-sized, which shapes how it hunts, hides, or fights.

Behaviour

Cactid is slow but inexorable, defending its grove or pursuing a hidden purpose only its kind understand. Its alignment varies by individual or is irrelevant — it acts on instinct, drive, or whoever commands it. It is largely instinct-driven; complex strategy is the work of whoever (or whatever) commands it.

Origin

Cactid is introduced in Kobold Press's Tome of Beasts 1 (2016). Within a campaign, its existence anchors a region with the kind of weight only an old, named species carries.

CR 2 monstersAll PlantsDesert

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cactid

What is the challenge rating of Cactid?
On the bestiary CR scale, Cactid sits at 2. It works against tier-1 parties.
What type of creature is Cactid?
By creature type, Cactid is a plant, large size, unaligned alignment.
Where does Cactid live?
Habitats for Cactid: Desert.
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