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Hyphae Tyrant

Leshy creations sometimes fall prey to herbivores and foragers. Whereas most take the loss in stride, fungus leshies sometimes grow bitter and explore the grimmer elements of fungi: decomposition and possession. Combining unethical experiments, mind-altering cordyceps spores, and occult magic fueled by their own victim narrative, a fungus leshy can transform into a hyphae tyrant, who in turn transforms corpses into sporeborn puppets to torment local fauna. These leshies' greatest tragedy is perhaps their own impermanence. As their agendas increasingly celebrate decay, a hyphae tyrant's spite and occult narrative slowly drain their life force, ultimately ending in a final burst of destructive energy.

Recall Knowledge - Fungus (Nature): DC 24
Unspecific Lore: DC 22
Specific Lore: DC 19

Elite | Normal | Weak
Proficiency without Level

Changes from being Weak are marked in red below.
NOTE: The -2 damage penalty to non-strike offensive abilities (-4 if the ability is limited, such as spells) is NOT factored in.

Weak Hyphae TyrantCreature 3

Legacy Content

Rare NE Small Fungus Leshy 
Source Pathfinder #193: Mantle of Gold pg. 86
Perception +11; darkvision, sporesense (imprecise) 60 feet
Languages Common, Druidic, Sylvan, Undercommon; speak with plants (fungi only)
Skills Athletics +6, Nature +8, Occultism +8, Stealth +9
Str +3, Dex +2, Con +4, Int +1, Wis +3, Cha +5
Sporesense (divination, primal)A hyphae tyrant intuitively senses and tracks all nearby fungi. The sense can distinguish between fungus creatures, features made of fungus, and creatures covered in spores.
AC 18; Fort +10, Ref +11, Will +9
HP 45; Resistances negative 5
Spore Burst (healing, negative) When a hyphae tyrant dies, a burst of primal energy explodes from its body in a 30-foot emanation, restoring 3d8 to each fungus creature and dealing 3d8 negative damage (DC 18 basic Fortitude save) to each non-fungus creature in the area. This area is filled with fungus, becoming difficult terrain.
Speed 25 feet
Melee [one-action] fist +8 [+4/+0] (agile, finesse), Damage 1d6-2+4 bludgeoningRanged [one-action] spore pod +10 [+5/+0] (range increment 30 feet), Damage 2d6-2+3 bludgeoning plus sporesOccult Prepared Spells DC 19, attack +11 (-4 dmg); 2nd grim tendrils; 1st lose the path, ray of enfeeblement; Cantrips (2nd) dancing lights, detect magic
Primal Innate Spells DC 18 (-4 dmg); 4th speak with plants; 2nd protector tree (creates fungus)
Primal Rituals DC 18 (-4 dmg); 2nd create mycoguardian
Change Shape [one-action] (concentrate, polymorph, primal, transmutation) The hyphae tyrant transforms into a Small fungus. This ability otherwise uses the effects of tree shape.Spore Cloud [one-action] (poison) A hyphae tyrant unleashes a cloud of spores in a 20-foot emanation. Each non-fungi creature in this area must succeed at a DC 18 Fortitude save or take 2 persistent poison damage. A creature has its vision reduced as long as the persistent damage continues and can see only within 20 feet (or 10 feet on a critical failure).Spores A creature that takes damage from a hyphae tyrant's spore pod Strike must attempt a saving throw with the same DC and effect as its Spore Cloud ability.

Creating Mycoguardians

To create a mycoguardian, such as a sporeborn, a ritualist can perform a ritual similar to create undead called create mycoguardian, but providing valuable parasitic fungal spores instead of black onyx. This ritual uses Fungus Lore (trained) or Nature (expert) for both the Primary Check and Secondary Checks, and lacks the Evil trait.