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Corpse Worm

Large Monstrosity · Unaligned · CR 3

  • Monstrosity
  • Large
  • Tier 1

As a large monstrosity (unaligned), Corpse Worm carries CR 3. Common in underground environments. Sourced from Tome of Beasts 2.

Stat Block

Challenge Rating
3
Type
Monstrosity
Size
Large
Alignment
Unaligned
Speed
30, climb 30
Habitats
Underground
Sources
Tome of Beasts 2

Ecology

Corpse Worm 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 underground regions. It is large-sized, which shapes how it hunts, hides, or fights.

Behaviour

Corpse Worm is territorial and aggressive; rarely capable of negotiation in any meaningful way. 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

Corpse Worm is introduced in Kobold Press's Tome of Beasts 2 (2020). Within a campaign, its existence anchors a region with the kind of weight only an old, named species carries.

CR 3 monstersAll MonstrositysUnderground

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Frequently Asked Questions about Corpse Worm

What is the challenge rating of Corpse Worm?
On the bestiary CR scale, Corpse Worm sits at 3. It works against tier-1 parties.
What type of creature is Corpse Worm?
The bestiary type for Corpse Worm is monstrosity, large size, unaligned alignment.
Where does Corpse Worm live?
Corpse Worm's listed habitats include Underground.
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