---
obsidianUIMode: preview
cssclasses: json5e-monster
tags:
- compendium/src/5e/mm
- monster/environment/underdark
- monster/size/medium
- monster/type/plant
aliases: ["Violet Fungus"]
---
# Violet Fungus
*Source: SRD / Basic Rules*  

```ad-statblock
title: Violet Fungus
![](compendium/bestiary/plant/token/violet-fungus.png#token)
*Medium plant, Unaligned*

- **Armor Class** 5 
- **Hit Points** 18 (`4d8`)
- **Speed** 5 ft.

|STR|DEX|CON|INT|WIS|CHA|
|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|
| 3 (-4)| 1 (-5)|10 (+0)| 1 (-5)| 3 (-4)| 1 (-5)|

- **Proficiency Bonus** +2
- **Saving Throws** ⏤
- **Skills** ⏤
- **Senses** blindsight 30 ft. (blind beyond this radius), passive Perception 6
- **Condition Immunities** blinded, deafened, frightened
- **Languages** —
- **Challenge** 1/4

## Traits

***False Appearance.*** While the violet fungus remains motionless, it is indistinguishable from an ordinary fungus.

## Actions

***Multiattack.*** The fungus makes `1d4` Rotting Touch attacks.

***Rotting Touch.*** *Melee Weapon Attack:* +2 to hit, reach 10 ft., one creature. *Hit:* 4 (`1d8`) necrotic damage.
```
^statblock

## Environment

underdark