Mimic
Source: Monster Manual (2024) p. 212. Available in the SRD and the Free Rules (2024)
Mimic
Shape-Shifter Disguised as an Unassuming Object
Habitat. Underdark, UrbanTreasure. Any
In their natural forms, mimics are little more than roaming stomachs, their blobby bodies covered with alien eyes and teeth. They can alter their color, texture, and dimensions to duplicate inanimate objects of their approximate size. Mimics use their disguises as both camouflage and bait. Once victims draw close, mimics strike, lashing out with their sticky pseudopods and toothy mouths. After consuming victims, mimics usually relocate, change form, and await their next meal.
Use the following list to inspire mimics’ shapes:
Altar
Bell
Boulder
Cauldron
Chair
Chandelier
Chest
Cot
Door
Floor mat
Giant gemstone
Gravestone
Heap of leaves
Keg
Ladder
Lectern
Mannequin
Mirror
Obelisk
Oversize cake
Panel of levers
Pile of bones
Potted plant
Row of books
Sarcophagus
Sculpture
Ship’s wheel
Sign
Stalagmite
Stump
Table
Tapestry
Taxidermy
Throne
Topiary
Weapon rack
"name": "Mimic (XMM)"
"size": "Medium"
"type": "monstrosity"
"alignment": "Neutral"
"ac": !!int "12"
"hp": !!int "58"
"hit_dice": "9d8 + 18"
"modifier": !!int "3"
"stats":
- !!int "17"
- !!int "12"
- !!int "15"
- !!int "5"
- !!int "13"
- !!int "8"
"speed": "20 ft."
"skillsaves":
- "name": "[Stealth](../../../Compendium/rules/skills#stealth)"
"desc": "+5"
"damage_immunities": "acid"
"condition_immunities": "[prone](../../../Compendium/rules/conditions#prone)"
"senses": "[Darkvision](../../../Compendium/rules/senses#darkvision) 60 ft., passive Perception\
\ 11"
"languages": ""
"cr": "2"
"traits":
- "desc": "The mimic adheres to anything that touches it. A Huge or smaller creature\
\ adhered to the mimic has the [Grappled](../../../Compendium/rules/conditions#grappled)\
\ condition (escape DC 13). Ability checks made to escape this grapple have\
\ [Disadvantage](../../../Compendium/rules/variant-rules/disadvantage-xphb)."
"name": "Adhesive (Object Form Only)"
"actions":
- "desc": "*Melee Attack Roll:* +5 (with [Advantage](../../../Compendium/rules/variant-rules/advantage-xphb)\
\ if the target is [Grappled](../../../Compendium/rules/conditions#grappled) by the\
\ mimic), reach 5 ft. *Hit:* 7 (1d8 + 3) Piercing damage—or 12 (2d8 + 3)\
\ Piercing damage if the target is [Grappled](../../../Compendium/rules/conditions#grappled)\
\ by the mimic—plus 4 (1d8) Acid damage."
"name": "Bite"
- "desc": "*Melee Attack Roll:* +5, reach 5 ft. *Hit:* 7 (1d8 + 3) Bludgeoning\
\ damage plus 4 (1d8) Acid damage. If the target is a Large or smaller creature,\
\ it has the [Grappled](../../../Compendium/rules/conditions#grappled) condition (escape\
\ DC 13). Ability checks made to escape this grapple have [Disadvantage](../../../Compendium/rules/variant-rules/disadvantage-xphb)."
"name": "Pseudopod"
"bonus_actions":
- "desc": "The mimic shape-shifts to resemble a Medium or Small object while retaining\
\ its game statistics, or it returns to its true blob form. Any equipment it\
\ is wearing or carrying isn't transformed."
"name": "Shape-Shift"
"source":
- "XMM"
"image": "Compendium/bestiary/monstrosity/token/mimic-xmm.webp"
