Beware the loot that bites back with this terrifyingly detailed Chest Mimic miniature. Featuring a massive toothy maw, a piercing central eye, and a powerful segmented body, this mimic is the perfect addition to any dungeon crawl to keep your players on their toes.
A mimic that was previously disguised as a simple chest has burst from its position, lunging forward with its toothy maw to consume an unsuspecting adventurer.
A deceptive dungeon trap or a mid-level monster encounter used to punish unguided looting.
Artist: Epic Miniatures
Type: MONSTER, PROP
Pose: The body is a thick, flexible column rising from the base and curving sharply forward. The chest head is oriented facing the viewer with the mouth fully distended.
Action: Attacking
Mood: Menacing
Action Category: Attacking
Genre: Fantasy, Horror
Suitable Locations: Dungeon treasure vault, Wizard's tower cellar, Sunken pirate ship, Thieves' guild hideout, Abandoned merchant's warehouse, Dragon's hoard room, Trapper's cabin, Ancient ruins
Encounter Scenarios: The players find a lone chest in an otherwise empty room (enemy), A treasure room boss encounter where multiple objects come to life (enemy), A failed investigation check on a trap (enemy/trap)
Power Level: Medium (score 38/10)
Compatible Game Systems: Dungeons & Dragons (perfect): ; Pathfinder (perfect): ; Frostgrave (good): ; OSR (Old School Renaissance) (perfect): ; Mork Borg (good): ; Gloomhaven (usable):
Race: Not applicable, Sex: Not applicable, Build: Not applicable, Size: Medium, Age: Not applicable, Style: Realistic / High-detail fantasy
NPC Role: Monster / Trap
Creature: Chest Mimic (Monstrosity), Size: Medium
Body: A long, muscular, segmented body resembling a giant worm or caterpillar, terminating in a wooden treasure chest that serves as the head and primary mouth. The skin is thick and wrinkled.
Also known as: Mimic, Hoard Mimic, Chest Worm
Related creatures: Standard Mimic, Roper, Purple Worm
Distinctive Features: Large central eye in the back of the throat, Segmented worm-like lower body, Chest components used as jaws
Monster Weapons & Attacks: type: Bite, description: Large maw formed by the chest lid and front panels, lined with jagged teeth., position: Head/Chest opening, type_ja: 噛みつき, description_ja: 宝箱の蓋と前面パネルで構成された巨大な口で、ギザギザの歯が並んでいます。, position_ja: 頭部/宝箱の開口部, type: Serpentine Slam, description: Powerful segmented body used for lashing or crushing., position: Main body, type_ja: 蛇状の叩きつけ, description_ja: 打ち据えたり押し潰したりするために使われる強力な節のある体。, position_ja: 胴体, Paralyzing Gaze (via central eye), Sticky Secretion
Defensive Features: Reinforced wood and metal shell (chest panels), Thick segmented hide
Aesthetic: Creepy / Unsettling, Horrifying / Grotesque, Cool / Badass, Classic Fantasy, Intimidating / Imposing
Cultural Aesthetic: Generic Western Fantasy
Hairstyle: None (non-humanoid)
Similar to characters: Dark Souls Mimic, The Luggage (Discworld), D&D Mimic Archetype, Elden Ring Mimic, Dragon Quest Mimic
Miniature Dimensions: 30.2mm H x 23.6mm W x 23.9mm D (base: 30.0mm)
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