Dero Strangler

Pathfinder Remaster. Stats use the Pathfinder Remaster rules from Pathfinder Monster Core.

The Dero Strangler is a Level 3 creature, with Armor Class 19 and 45 hit points. The dero strangler is a subterranean kidnapper that lurks in the dark corners of the deep underground.

Dero Strangler, original Pathfinder 2e monster artwork by ZapGM

Stat Block

Abilities & Attacks

Ill Glow (disease, light). A non-dero living creature that starts its turn Grabbed or Restrained by the strangler is exposed to the sickly blue light from the strangler's cytillesh toolkit. It must succeed at a DC 19 Fortitude save or become Sickened 1. This has no effect if the strangler isn't wearing the toolkit. Vulnerable to Sunlight. A dero strangler takes 8 damage for every hour they're exposed to sunlight. Dero Medicine (1 action) (healing, manipulate). Requirements The dero is wearing a cytillesh toolkit and has a hand free. Effect The dero excises damaged flesh and crudely stitches wounds shut, healing themself or an ally in reach for 2d8 Hit Points. For 1 hour, the target has slashing weakness 2 and is immune to Dero Medicine. Strangle (1 action) (attack, nonlethal). Requirements The dero must have two free hands or be wielding a spiked chain. Effect The dero attempts an Athletics check to Grapple with a +2 circumstance bonus. On a success, the target also takes 1d6+6 bludgeoning damage and can't speak (including to Cast a Spell) as long as they're Grabbed or Restrained.

Common Questions

How much HP does a Dero Strangler have?

45 hit points.

What level is a Dero Strangler?

Level 3.

What is a Dero Strangler's Armor Class?

AC 19.

How fast can a Dero Strangler move?

Speed 20 ft.

Use Dero Strangler at your table

Original custom artwork found nowhere else on the web, free to view. Copy-paste the full stat block straight into your notes, a Word doc, or your VTT, or sign in to claim Dero Strangler into a ZapGM campaign and customize it further.

License

This product is licensed under the ORC License located at the Library of Congress at TX 9-307-067 and available online at various locations including paizo.com/orclicense, azoralaw.com/orclicense, and others. All warranties are disclaimed as set forth therein.

Game mechanics on this page are based on Pathfinder Monster Core © 2024 Paizo Inc. Full attribution is on zapgm.com/legal.

The game mechanics ZapGM publishes from these books remain ORC Licensed Material: you may reuse them under the ORC License.

The creature description and artwork are ZapGM Reserved Material.

Pathfinder is a trademark of Paizo Inc. ZapGM is not affiliated with Paizo.

Legal notices

More Monsters