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PFS StandardSargassum Heap

A sargassum heap is a mass of semi-intelligent seaweed that floats through the ocean, luring in its victims with hallucinogenic spores. Those affected by the spores are drawn towards the heap, envisioning their heart's desire. This might be a lost loved one, a child in need of help, an enchanting mermaid, the promise of dry land, and so on. Once their prey is close enough, the sargassum heap lashes out with its seaweed tendrils and crushes it to death.

Recall Knowledge - Plant (Nature): DC 22
Unspecific Lore: DC 20
Specific Lore: DC 17

Elite | Normal | Weak
Proficiency without Level

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

Elite Sargassum HeapCreature 7

Large Amphibious Plant 
Source Monster Core pg. 295
Perception +12; wavesense (precise) 60 feet
Skills Athletics +19, Stealth +16
Str +5, Dex +4, Con +5, Int -4, Wis +2, Cha +0
AC 16; Fort +19, Ref +16, Will +12
HP 200; Immunities critical hits, precision, unconscious; Resistances cold 5; Weaknesses slashing 5
Mirage Spores (aura, incapacitation, mental) 120 feet. The sargassum heap constantly produces a field of hallucinogenic spores that causes those affected to see the monster as whatever they desire most. Each creature within the emanation must succeed a DC 24 Will save or become fascinated with the sargassum heap and compelled to move toward it on the creature's turn. Creatures fascinated this way are also off-guard. If the sargassum heap attacks, the fascinated condition ends only for the creature that is attacked. On a successful save, a creature is temporarily immune to mirage spores for 24 hours.
Speed 10 feet, climb 10 feet, swim 25 feet
Melee [one-action] tendril +19 [+14/+9] (reach 10 feet), Damage 2d8+2+8 bludgeoning plus GrabConstrict [one-action] 2d8+3 bludgeoning, DC 25

All Monsters in "Sargassum Heap"

NameLevel
Doldrums Heap9
Sargassum Heap6

Sargassum Heap

Source Monster Core pg. 295
A sargassum heap is a mass of semi-intelligent seaweed that floats through the ocean, luring in its victims with hallucinogenic spores. Those affected by the spores are drawn towards the heap, envisioning their heart's desire. This might be a lost loved one, a child in need of help, an enchanting mermaid, the promise of dry land, and so on. Once their prey is close enough, the sargassum heap lashes out with its seaweed tendrils and crushes it to death.

Sidebar - Treasure and Rewards Sargassum Bulbs

The sargassum heap is littered with spore-producing bulbs. These are what releases its hallucinogenic spores. Many collectors or crafters of strange magical and alchemical concoctions take interest in these bulbs whenever they are properly harvested. A properly harvested bulb may last up to a month in good conditions, while an improperly harvested bulb will wilt within hours of the harvest.