Viper Swarm

Pathfinder Remaster. Stats use the Pathfinder Remaster rules from Pathfinder Monster Core 2.

The Viper Swarm is a Level 4 creature, with Armor Class 18 and 50 hit points. A viper swarm is a roiling mass of venomous serpents that overwhelms intruders through sheer volume and blinding toxic sprays.

Viper Swarm, original Pathfinder 2e monster artwork by ZapGM

Stat Block

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. Venom Spritz (2 actions). The vipers spray venom from their fangs in a defensive display. Each creature in a 10-foot cone is exposed to viper swarm venom but gains a +2 circumstance bonus to its initial saving throw against the poison. Venomous Fangs (1 action). Each enemy in the swarm's space takes 2d8 piercing damage (DC 21 basic Reflex save). A creature that fails their save is also exposed to viper swarm venom. Viper Swarm Venom (poison). Saving Throw DC 21 Fortitude save. Maximum Duration 6 rounds. Stage 1 1d4 poison damage (1 round). Stage 2 1d6 poison damage and Clumsy 1 (1 round). Stage 3 2d4 poison damage, Clumsy 2, and Enfeebled 1 (1 round)

Common Questions

How much HP does a Viper Swarm have?

50 hit points.

What level is a Viper Swarm?

Level 4.

What is a Viper Swarm's Armor Class?

AC 18.

How fast can a Viper Swarm move?

Speed 30 ft., climb 30 ft., swim 30 ft.

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