Companion

Puddle Slime

SmallOozeUnalignedCompanion

The Puddle Slime is a small, amorphous ooze with a cheerful disposition and an almost endless curiosity about the world around it. Its translucent, water-like body allows it to blend naturally into shallow pools, streams, and other aquatic environments.

Core Statistics

Armor Class12
Hit Points22 (5d6 + 5)
Speed30 ft., swim 30 ft.
Proficiency Bonus+2
SizeSmall

Ability Scores

STR8-1
DEX14+2
CON12+1
INT3-4
WIS10+0
CHA6-2

Additional Statistics

Damage Resistances

Bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks.

Condition Immunities

Blinded, deafened, exhaustion, grappled, prone.

Senses

Blindsight 60 ft. (blind beyond this radius), passive Perception 10.

Languages

Understands the creature it has bonded with, but cannot speak.

Traits

Amorphous

The puddle can move through a space as narrow as 1 inch without squeezing.

Water Form

The puddle can enter another creature's space and stop there. Its space counts as difficult terrain for hostile creatures.

When a hostile creature first enters the puddle's space on a turn or ends its turn there, it must succeed on a DC 11 Dexterity saving throw or fall prone.

False Appearance

When the puddle is motionless in water, it appears to be a normal puddle. A creature that hasn't seen it move must succeed on a DC 15 Intelligence (Investigation) check to realize it is alive.

About Puddle Slime

The Puddle Slime is a small, amorphous ooze with a cheerful disposition and an almost endless curiosity about the world around it. Its translucent, water-like body allows it to blend naturally into shallow pools, streams, and other aquatic environments.

Despite its harmless appearance, the Puddle Slime possesses several unusual abilities. It can squeeze through remarkably narrow openings, detect nearby sources of water, and use its fluid body to interfere with hostile creatures.

Although not particularly powerful in direct combat, its adaptability and inquisitive behavior make it a valuable companion during exploration. A bonded Puddle Slime often develops a strong attachment to its chosen adventurer, responding to familiar voices, movement, and changes in its surroundings.