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.

Actions

3 actions

Pseudopod

Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.

Damage: 5 (1d6 + 2) Bludgeoning damage

The Puddle Slime extends a small, water-like pseudopod to strike a nearby creature.

Splash!Recharge 5–6

DC 12 Dexterity saving throw

Damage: 1d4 Bludgeoning damage

Recharge: Roll a d6 at the beginning of the Puddle Slime's turn when this ability is unavailable. It recharges on a roll of 5 or 6.

Hit: On a failed save, the target takes the listed damage and suffers the listed effects.

Successful Save: The target takes no damage and suffers no additional effects.

The Puddle Slime launches a concentrated burst of water at one creature within 15 feet. The target is pushed 5 feet directly away from the Puddle Slime. The next 5 feet of movement it uses before the end of its next turn costs 10 feet of movement instead.

Absorb Water1/Short Rest

Usage: Once per Short Rest

The Puddle Slime absorbs at least 1 liter of clean water, temporarily increasing its volume. The Puddle Slime gains 5 Temporary Hit Points. These Temporary Hit Points follow the normal D&D 5e rules and do not stack with other Temporary Hit Points. The ability requires access to sufficient clean water.

Combat Behavior

  1. The Puddle Slime acts on its owner's initiative, immediately after the owner's turn.
  2. The owner can use a Bonus Action to command the Puddle Slime to take one of its listed actions.
  3. Without a command, the Puddle Slime takes the Dodge action, unless it is incapacitated.
  4. The Puddle Slime cannot use Multiattack.
  5. The Puddle Slime is intended as a utility/support companion rather than a full additional player character.

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.

About Eldor

Eldor is a deity from the Aetherbound setting.

The Eldor homebrew collection — including its magic items, lore, rules, and other related content — was written and created by Toon van Berkel.

Eldor and its associated homebrew content are original creative works created for the Aetherbound setting. This is unofficial fan-created content and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Wizards of the Coast.

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