Rat Snake Swarm
Pathfinder Remaster. Stats use the Pathfinder Remaster rules from Pathfinder Monster Core 2.
The Rat Snake Swarm is a Level 2 creature, with Armor Class 16 and 25 hit points. A rat snake swarm is a carpet of writhing, non-venomous serpents that overwhelms prey through sheer volume and psychological terror.
Stat Block
- Edition: Pathfinder Remaster
- Size: Large
- Type: animal
- Level: 2
- Armor Class: 16
- Hit Points: 25
- Speed: 20 ft., climb 20 ft., swim 20 ft.
- STR: 0
- DEX: 4
- CON: 2
- INT: -4
- WIS: 2
- CHA: -3
- Fortitude Save: +8
- Reflex Save: +10
- Will Save: +6
- Perception: +8
- Senses: low-light vision, scent (imprecise) 30 feet
- Skills: Acrobatics +10, Stealth +8
- Traits: animal, swarm
- Immunities: precision, swarm mind
- Resistances: bludgeoning 3, piercing 5, slashing 5
- Weaknesses: area damage 3, splash damage 3
Abilities & Attacks
Swarm Mind. This monster doesn't have a single mind (typically because it's a swarm of smaller creatures), and is immune to mental effects that target only a specific number of creatures. It is still subject to mental effects that affect all creatures in an area. Mass Wriggle (reaction). 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. Swarming Strikes (1 action). Each enemy in the swarm's space takes 1d8 piercing damage (DC 17 basic Reflex save).
Common Questions
How much HP does a Rat Snake Swarm have?
25 hit points.
What level is a Rat Snake Swarm?
Level 2.
What is a Rat Snake Swarm's Armor Class?
AC 16.
How fast can a Rat Snake Swarm move?
Speed 20 ft., climb 20 ft., swim 20 ft.
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