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Swarm of Poisonous Snakes in Dungeons & Dragons 5e

SRD (p.385)

Swarm of Poisonous Snakes CR: 2

Tiny beasts, unaligned
Armor Class: 14
Hit Points: 36
Speed: 30 ft , swim: 30 ft

STR

8 -1

DEX

18 +4

CON

11 +0

INT

1 -5

WIS

10 +0

CHA

3 -4

Damage Resistances: Bludgeoning, Piercing, Slashing
Condition Immunities: Charmed, Frightened, Grappled, Paralyzed, Petrified, Prone, Restrained, Stunned
Senses: Blindsight 10ft., Passive Perception 10
Challenge Rating: 2 ( 450 XP)
Proficiency Bonus: +2

Swarm. The swarm can occupy another creature's space and vice versa, and the swarm can move through any opening large enough for a Tiny snake. The swarm can't regain hit points or gain temporary hit points.

Actions

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 0 ft., one creature in the swarm's space. Hit: 7 (2d6) piercing damage, or 3 (1d6) piercing damage if the swarm has half of its hit points or fewer. The target must make a DC 10 Constitution saving throw, taking 14 (4d6) poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

A massive, writhing swarm of poisonous snakes poised to strike at anything within range.

Suggested Environments

Forest, Swamp


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