--- obsidianUIMode: preview cssclasses: json5e-monster tags: - compendium/src/5e/mm - monster/environment/underdark - monster/size/large - monster/type/monstrosity aliases: ["Roper"] --- # Roper *Source: SRD / Basic Rules* ```ad-statblock title: Roper ![](compendium/bestiary/monstrosity/token/roper.png#token) *Large monstrosity, Neutral Evil* - **Armor Class** 20 (natural armor) - **Hit Points** 93 (`11d10 + 33`) - **Speed** 10 ft., climb 10 ft. |STR|DEX|CON|INT|WIS|CHA| |:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:| |18 (+4)| 8 (-1)|17 (+3)| 7 (-2)|16 (+3)| 6 (-2)| - **Proficiency Bonus** +3 - **Saving Throws** ⏤ - **Skills** Perception +6, Stealth +5 - **Senses** darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 16 - **Languages** — - **Challenge** 5 ## Traits ***False Appearance.*** While the roper remains motionless, it is indistinguishable from a normal cave formation, such as a stalagmite. ***Grasping Tendrils.*** The roper can have up to six tendrils at a time. Each tendril can be attacked (AC 20; 10 hit points; immunity to poison and psychic damage). Destroying a tendril deals no damage to the roper, which can extrude a replacement tendril on its next turn. A tendril can also be broken if a creature takes an action and succeeds on a DC 15 Strength check against it. ***Spider Climb.*** The roper can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check. ## Actions ***Multiattack.*** The roper makes four attacks with its tendrils, uses Reel, and makes one attack with its bite. ***Bite.*** *Melee Weapon Attack:* +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. *Hit:* 22 (`4d8 + 4`) piercing damage. ***Tendril.*** *Melee Weapon Attack:* +7 to hit, reach 50 ft., one creature. *Hit:* The target is [grappled](rules/conditions.md#grappled) (escape DC 15). Until the grapple ends, the target is [restrained](rules/conditions.md#restrained) and has disadvantage on Strength checks and Strength saving throws, and the roper can't use the same tendril on another target. ***Reel.*** The roper pulls each creature [grappled](rules/conditions.md#grappled) by it up to 25 feet straight toward it. ``` ^statblock ## Environment underdark