What happens to a gelatinous cube when it dies?

I would posit, based on this that the cavities or bubbles are maintained within the creature, and that upon death, they deflate and the creature loses cohesion.

How does a gelatinous cube attack?

The gelatinous cube attacks one or two Medium or smaller targets; +8 vs Reflex (automatically hits and immobilized creature). On a hit, the target is grabbed and pulled into the cube’s space; the target is dazed and takes ongoing 10 acid damage until it escapes the grab.

How much damage does a gelatinous cube do?

On a failed save, the cube enters the creature’s space, and the creature takes 10 (3d6) acid damage and is engulfed. The engulfed creature can’t breathe, is Restrained, and takes 21 (6d6) acid damage at the start of each of the cube’s turns. When the cube moves, the engulfed creature moves with it.

How do you escape a gelatinous cube?

An engulfed creature can try to escape by taking an action to make a DC 12 Strength check. On a success, the creature escapes and enters a space of its choice within 5 feet of the cube.

Can a gelatinous cube hear?

Abilities. Gelatinous cubes could not see or hear, but were capable of sensing vibrations and were attracted to warmth.

Can gelatinous cubes talk?

Gelatinous cubes are not subject to critical hits or flanking, and do not take additional damage from precision-based attacks (such as sneak attack). It is not mindless like normal gelatinous cubes, and has the ability to speak by vibrating its body.

Can you attack inside a gelatinous cube?

Yes. There is nothing stopping you from doing so. You would be restrained, of course, so you will have disadvantage on your attack rolls.

Can gelatinous cubes squeeze?

Gelatinous Cubes themselves are always cubical in shape, but that’s not to say their bodies aren’t malleable. They are incredibly adaptable while sliding around dungeons, squelching through corridors and squeezing into openings.

Is a gelatinous cube an ooze?

A gelatinous cube is a fictional monster from the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game. It is described as a ten-foot cube of transparent gelatinous ooze, which is able to absorb and digest organic matter.

How do you beat the gelatinous cube in 5e?

The cube cannot be harmed by blunt weapons, lightning, or cold, and has the immunities of the mindless. Piercing weapons do a maximum of 1 point of damage. Slashing weapons do full damage, the best way to kill a cube being to slice pieces off it.

How much space does a large creature take up 5e?

Creature Size Mechanics

Size	Space	Number of 5ft. Squares
Small	5 by 5 ft.	1 square
Medium	5 by 5 ft.	1 square
Large	10 by 10 ft.	4 squares
Huge	15 by 15 ft.	9 squares