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Homebrew, Monster Manual (5e), Monster Manual (5.5e)

Dryad CR: 1

Medium fey (nymph), neutral
Armor Class: 16 (Barkskin)
Hit Points: 22 (5d8)
Speed: 30 ft

STR

10 +0

DEX

12 +1

CON

11 +0

INT

14 +2

WIS

15 +2

CHA

18 +4

Skills: Perception +4, Stealth +5
Senses: Darkvision 60', Passive Perception 14
Languages: Elven, Sylvan
Challenge Rating: 1 ( 200 XP)
Proficiency Bonus: +2

Innate Spellcasting. The dryad casts one of the following spells, requiring no Material components & using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 14):

  • At will: Animal Friendship, Charm Monster (lasts 24 hours; ends early if the dryad casts the spell again), Druidcraft
  • 1/day each: Entangle, Pass without Trace


  • Magic Resistance. The dryad has Advantage on saving throws against spells & other magical effects.

    Speak with Beasts & Plants. The dryad can communicate with Beasts & Plants as if they shared a language.

    Actions

    Multiattack. The dryad makes one Vine Lash or Thorn Burst attack, & it can use Innate Spellcasting to cast Charm Monster.

    Vine Lash. Melee Attack Roll: +6, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4) Slashing damage.

    Thorn Burst. Ranged Attack Roll: +6, range 60 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4) Piercing damage.

    Bonus Actions

    Tree Stride. If within 5 feet of a Large or bigger tree, the dryad teleports to an unoccupied space within 5 feet of a second Large or bigger tree that is within 60 feet of the previous tree.

    Suggested Environments

    Any Climate; Forests; Feywild


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