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Swarm of Poisonous Snakes

Medium · Beast · CR 2 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Monstrous Menagerie

45 (10d8)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

-1

DEX

CON

INT

-5

WIS

CHA

-3

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Beast

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 450

Initiative Bonus +4

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 30 ft (9.1 m)

Climb 15 ft (4.6 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Blindsight 10 ft (3 m)

Passive Perception 10

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Resistances

bludgeoning, piercing, slashing

Condition Immunities

charmed, frightened, grappled, paralyzed, petrified, prone, restrained, stunned, unconscious

Traits

Swarm

The swarm can occupy another creatures space and move through any opening large enough for a Tiny creature. It can't gain hit points or temporary hit points.

Actions

Bites

+6 to hit. Hit: 2d6 plus 4d6 poison damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 0 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (2d6) piercing damage plus 14 (4d6) poison damage or 3 (1d6) poison damage plus 7 (2d6) poison damage if the swarm is bloodied.

About Swarm of Poisonous Snakes

Swarm of Poisonous Snakes is a medium beast with a Challenge Rating of 2. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 14 and possesses 45 hit points (derived from 10d8).

GM Tips: Using Swarm of Poisonous Snakes

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When using Swarm of Poisonous Snakes in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Aquatic Combat: This creature can swim at 30 ft. It has advantage in water environments. Consider fighting on land or using water-based spells against it.

Player Guide: Facing Swarm of Poisonous Snakes

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When your party encounters this creature, keep these strategies in mind:

Aquatic Combat Defense: This creature can swim at 30 ft! It has advantage in water. Fight on land if possible. Use 'Control Water' or drain water sources to limit its mobility.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 2.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 4 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 600 XP
Hard: 900 XP
Deadly: 1,200 XP

Based on D&D 5e Dungeon Master's Guide encounter building guidelines. CR roughly equals party level for medium encounters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the challenge rating of Swarm of Poisonous Snakes?: Swarm of Poisonous Snakes has a Challenge Rating of 2, making it appropriate for parties of level 2.0.
What type of creature is Swarm of Poisonous Snakes?: Swarm of Poisonous Snakes is a Medium Beast, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.