Beware of what lies within—and what is the entrance itself. This Mimic Door features a stunning gothic archway and intricate wood grain, hiding its true nature behind iron hinges that end in predatory talons.
A decorative dungeon door stands closed, hiding its true nature as a predatory mimic waiting for an adventurer to reach for the handle.
A trap encounter or surprise guardian in a dungeon crawl where the environment itself turns hostile.
Artist: Epic Miniatures
Type: TERRAIN, MONSTER
Pose: Static standing door
Action: Standing/Idle
Mood: Menacing
Action Category: Standing/Idle
Genre: Fantasy, Horror
Suitable Locations: dungeon corridor, wizard's tower entrance, ancient crypt, haunted manor, rogue's guild hideout, temple treasury, thieves' den, underground vault
Encounter Scenarios: A classic mimic ambush where a door attacks a party member attempting to open it., A decorative entrance to a boss room that serves as a final guardian., A piece of terrain used to block line of sight in a dungeon crawl.
Power Level: Medium (score 35/10)
Compatible Game Systems: Dungeons & Dragons (5e / general) (perfect): The mimic is a core D&D monster; this is a perfect 'false appearance' prop.; Pathfinder (1e / 2e) (perfect): ; Frostgrave (good): Useful as a terrain objective or a monster encounter.; Warhammer Fantasy / Age of Sigmar (good): ; Mordheim (good): ; Mork Borg (perfect): The weathered, gothic aesthetic fits the game's grim style.
Size: Medium, Style: Stylized Gothic
Equipment: Ornate Hinge, Door Handle
NPC Role: Dungeon Obstacle / Mimic Trap
Creature: Mimic (Door Form) (Monstrosity), Size: Medium
Body: A vertical wooden door with visible grain and knots, set inside a stone-textured archway. The arch features organic swirling patterns and pillars with diamond-lattice cross-hatching.
Also known as: Object Mimic, Disguised Mimic
Related creatures: Treasure Chest Mimic, Barrel Mimic, Animated Table
Distinctive Features: Gothic arch with vine-like scrollwork, Pillars with diamond lattice patterns, Intricate metalwork hinges with 'talon-like' extensions
Defensive Features: False Appearance (indistinguishable from an object), Hardened wood and stone surface
Aesthetic: Creepy / Unsettling, Intimidating / Imposing, Mysterious / Enigmatic, Grimdark, Classic Fantasy
Cultural Aesthetic: Western European Medieval, Generic Western Fantasy
Hairstyle: None
Similar to characters: Dark Souls Mimic, Monster House, Discworld Luggage (thematic), Beauty and the Beast Enchanted Furniture (horror version), Labyrinth Sentient Doors
Miniature Dimensions: 48.0mm H x 40.6mm W x 11.3mm D (base: 50.0mm)
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