Rat Snake Swarm

Creature 2
  • Large
  • animal
  • swarm
Perception
+8; low light vision, scent (imprecise) 30 feet
Skills
Acrobatics +10, Stealth +8
Str +0, Dex +4, Con +2, Int −4, Wis +2, Cha −3
AC
16; Fort +8, Ref +10, Will +6
HP
25; Immunities precision, swarm mind; Weaknesses area damage 3, splash damage 3; Resistances bludgeoning 3, piercing 5, slashing 5

Swarm Mind

Mass Wriggle ⟲ Trigger The rat snake swarm takes damage from a melee Strike

Effect Snakes slither up and around the creature's weapon and limbs. The target must succeed at a DC 15 Will save or become Frightened 1.

Speed
20 feet, climb 20 feet, swim 20 feet

Swarming Strikes ◆ Each enemy in the swarm's space takes 1d8 piercing damage (DC 17 basic Reflex save).

Source: Pathfinder Monster Core 2

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