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Purple Slime

Large Ooze · Unaligned · CR 3

  • Ooze
  • Large
  • Tier 1

Purple Slime, CR 3, fills the large ooze role with unaligned disposition. Encounter regions: coastal and swamp. Sourced from Creature Codex.

Stat Block

Challenge Rating
3
Type
Ooze
Size
Large
Alignment
Unaligned
Speed
20, climb 10, swim 30
Habitats
Coastal, Swamp
Sources
Creature Codex

Ecology

Purple Slime is a primitive life form thriving wherever there is moisture and decay — sewers, dungeons, deep caves. It is most often found in coastal regions. It is large-sized, which shapes how it hunts, hides, or fights.

Behaviour

Purple Slime is mindless hunger, drawn to motion and warmth, indifferent to consequence. 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

Purple Slime is introduced in Kobold Press's Creature Codex (2018). Within a campaign, its existence anchors a region with the kind of weight only an old, named species carries.

CR 3 monstersAll OozesCoastalSwamp

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Frequently Asked Questions about Purple Slime

What is the challenge rating of Purple Slime?
Purple Slime's challenge rating is 3. A party in this band suits an early or mid tier-1 group.
What type of creature is Purple Slime?
Purple Slime is classified as a ooze in D&D 5e, large size, unaligned alignment.
Where does Purple Slime live?
You'll find Purple Slime in Coastal, Swamp according to the bestiary entry.
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