Cave Mimic
Gargantuan Monstrosity · Neutral · CR 7
- Monstrosity
- Gargantuan
- Tier 2
- Neutral
CR 7 gargantuan monstrosity, neutral — that's Cave Mimic. Native to any. Sourced from Tome of Beasts 3.
Stat Block
- Challenge Rating
- 7
- Type
- Monstrosity
- Size
- Gargantuan
- Alignment
- Neutral
- Speed
- 10, burrow 20
- Habitats
- Any
- Sources
- Tome of Beasts 3
Ecology
Cave Mimic is a magical creature outside the normal ecological taxonomy — too constructed to be a beast, too natural to be an aberration. It is most often found in any regions. It is gargantuan-sized, which shapes how it hunts, hides, or fights.
Behaviour
Cave Mimic is territorial and aggressive; rarely capable of negotiation in any meaningful way. Its Neutral alignment shapes how it engages with the world — predictable in tendency, even when unpredictable in detail. It is largely instinct-driven; complex strategy is the work of whoever (or whatever) commands it.
Origin
Cave Mimic is introduced in Kobold Press's Tome of Beasts 3 (2022). Within a campaign, its existence anchors a region with the kind of weight only an old, named species carries.
Related Monsters
Frequently Asked Questions about Cave Mimic
- What is the challenge rating of Cave Mimic?
- The CR on Cave Mimic is 7. That CR fits well-established adventuring parties.
- What type of creature is Cave Mimic?
- Cave Mimic is classified as a monstrosity in D&D 5e, gargantuan size, neutral alignment.
- Where does Cave Mimic live?
- No specific habitat is listed for Cave Mimic — it can show up in any region.