Animal Stat Blocks by TheFlippinDnDAccount (2024)

Small Beast, Unaligned

• Armor Class
• Hit Points
• Speed

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
()	()	()	()	()	()

• Saving Throws
• Skills
• Damage Vulnerabilities
• Damage Resistances
• Damage Immunities
• Condition Immunities
• Senses Passive Perception
• Time Active
• Temperament
• Languages —
• Challenge

Actions

Multiattack.

. Melee Weapon Attack: + to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: () damage.

Acid Leaf

Tiny Plant, Unaligned

• Armor Class 3 (tough fibers)
• Hit Points 1 (1d2)
• Speed 0 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
—	—	8(-1)	—	—	1(-5)

• Damage Vulnerabilities Fire
• Condition Immunities Blinded, Charmed, Deafened, Frightened, Incapacitated, Paralyzed, Stunned, Unconscious
• Senses —
• Time Active —
• Temperament —
• Languages —
• Challenge 0 (10 XP)

Acid Coating. The Acid Leaf's leaves are coated in a burning, mildly acidic wax. Bare flesh which touches the wax receives 1 Acid damage.

Amoeba {Dire}

Small Beast, Unaligned

• Armor Class 6 (thick hide)
• Hit Points 3 (1d6)
• Speed 10 ft., climb 10 ft., swim 20 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
8(-1)	11(+0)	10(+0)	1(-5)	10(+0)	1(-5)

• Skills Acrobatics +4, Stealth +4
• Damage Vulnerabilities Necrotic
• Damage Resistances Bludgeoning, Thunder
• Damage Immunities Psychic
• Condition Immunities Blinded, Charmed, Deafened, Frightened, Prone, Unconscious
• Senses Blindsight 10 ft., Passive Perception 10
• Languages —
• Challenge 1/8 (25 XP)

Amorphous. The Amoeba can move through any space 1 inch wide or larger without squeezing, and up to 1/2 inch wide by Squeezing. The Amoeba has Advantage on Checks and Saves to resist being Grappled.

Amphibious. The Amoeba can breathe air and water.

Gelatinous. The Amoeba takes up it's entire space, can occupy another Creature's space or vice versa. Creatures which touch the Amoeba are subjected to the Amoeba's Engulf. Other Dire Amoebas can choose to join the Amoeba when Engulfed, forming a Lesser Dire Monothalamea.

Mitosis. After consuming 60 or more pounds of meat, the Amoeba either splits into two separate Dire Amoebas, or becomes a Lesser Dire Monothalamea. It takes the Amoeba 1 hour to consume 5 pounds of meat.

Sticky. The Amoeba can Climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an Ability Check.

Strange Sight. The Amoeba is Blind beyond it's 10 ft. radius of Blind Sight.

Unthinking. The Amoeba receives a -10 Penalty on all Skill Checks, and is immune to Psychic damage.

Watery Camouflage. The Amoeba has Advantage on Stealth checks made to hide in with water, and it's Unthinking trait only imposes a -5 penalty while doing so.

Actions

Engulf. Creatures the Amoeba touches are Grappled by the Amoeba (escape DC 9), and have Disadvantage on Checks & Saves to resist being Grappled by the Amoeba. At the end of the following Round, in addition to being Grappled, affected Creatures receive 1 Acid damage, and have other effects applied to them depending on their Size: Medium Creatures have Half-Cover against attacks, Small Creatures have Three-Quarters Cover & are Incapacitated, and Tiny Creatures have Total Cover & are Incapacitated. Additionally, at the end of each following Round, affected Creatures receive 1 Acid damage. The Amoeba can only Engulf up to 1 Small or larger creature, or 3 Tiny Creatures at once.

Monothalamea, Lesser {Dire}

Medium Swarm of Small Beasts, Unaligned

• Armor Class 6 (thick hide)
• Hit Points See the Monothalamea Feature
• Speed 10 ft., climb 10 ft., swim 20 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
9(-1)	11(+0)	12(+1)	1(-5)	10(+0)	1(-5)

• Skills Acrobatics +4, Stealth +4
• Damage Vulnerabilities Necrotic
• Damage Resistances Bludgeoning, Thunder
• Damage Immunities Psychic
• Condition Immunities Blinded, Charmed, Deafened, Frightened, Prone, Unconscious
• Senses Blindsight 10 ft., Passive Perception 10
• Time Active Any time
• Temperament Aggressive
• Languages —
• Challenge 1/2 (100 XP)

Amorphous. The Monothalamea can move through any space 1 inch wide or larger without squeezing, and up to 1/2 inch wide by Squeezing. The Monothalamea has Advantage on Checks and Saves to resist being Grappled.

Amphibious. The Monothalamea can breathe air and water.

Gelatinous. The Monothalamea takes up it's entire space, can occupy another Creature's space or vice versa. Creatures which touch the Monothalamea are subjected to the Monothalamea's Engulf. Other Dire Amoebas can choose to join the Monothalamea when Engulfed, possibly forming a Common Dire Monothalamea.

Mitosis. After consuming 60 or more total pounds of meat, the Monothalamea either spawns a separate Dire Amoeba, or incorporates it into itself. It takes the Monothalamea 1 hour to consume 20 pounds of meat.

Monothalamea. The Monothalamea has a Hit Point Maximum of 4 (1d8) + twice the number of Dire Amoebas it is composed of.

Sticky. The Monothalamea can Climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an Ability Check.

Strange Sight. The Monothalamea is Blind beyond it's 10 ft. radius of Blind Sight.

Unthinking. The Monothalamea receives a -10 Penalty on all Skill Checks, and is immune to Psychic damage.

Watery Camouflage. The Monothalamea has Advantage on Stealth checks made to hide in with water, and it's Mindless trait only imposes a -5 penalty while doing so.

Actions

Engulf. Creatures the Monothalamea touches are Grappled by the Monothalamea (escape DC 9), and have Disadvantage on Checks & Saves to resist being Grappled by the Monothalamea. At the end of the following Round, in addition to being Grappled, affected Creatures receive 1 Acid damage, and can have other effects applied to them depending on their Size: Large Creatures have Half Cover against attacks, Medium Creatures have Three-Quarters Cover & are Incapacitated, and Small or smaller Creatures have Total Cover & are Incapacitated. Additonally, at the end of each following Rounds, affected Creatures either receive 1 Acid damage, or 2 Acid damage if in Total Cover from being Engulfed. The Monothalamea can only Engulf up to 6 Tiny, 2 Small or 1 Medium Creature at a time.

Monothalamea, Common {Dire}

Large Swarm of Small Beasts, Unaligned

• Armor Class 6 (thick hide)
• Hit Points See the Monothalamea Feature
• Speed 20 ft., climb 20 ft., swim 30 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
11(+0)	11(+0)	12(+1)	1(-5)	10(+0)	2(-4)

• Skills Acrobatics +4, Stealth +4
• Damage Vulnerabilities Necrotic
• Damage Resistances Bludgeoning, Thunder
• Damage Immunities Psychic
• Condition Immunities Blinded, Charmed, Deafened, Frightened, Prone, Unconscious
• Senses Blindsight 15 ft., Passive Perception 10
• Time Active Any time
• Temperament Aggressive
• Languages —
• Challenge 3 (700 XP)

Amorphous. The Monothalamea can move through any space 1 inch wide or larger without squeezing, and up to 1/2 inch wide by Squeezing. The Monothalamea has Advantage on Checks and Saves to resist being Grappled.

Amphibious. The Monothalamea can breathe air and water.

Gelatinous. The Monothalamea takes up it's entire space, can occupy another Creature's space or vice versa. Creatures which touch the Monothalamea are subjected to the Monothalamea's Engulf. Other Dire Amoebas can choose to join the Monothalamea when Engulfed, possibly forming a Common Dire Monothalamea.

Mitosis. After consuming 60 or more total pounds of meat, the Monothalamea either spawns a separate Dire Amoeba, or incorporates it into itself. It takes the Monothalamea 1 hour to consume 40 pounds of meat.

Monothalamea. The Monothalamea has a Hit Point Maximum of 6 (1d10+1) + twice the number of Dire Amoebas it is composed of.

Sticky. The Monothalamea can Climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an Ability Check.

Strange Sight. The Monothalamea is Blind beyond it's 15 ft. radius of Blind Sight.

Unthinking. The Monothalamea receives a -10 Penalty on all Skill Checks, and is immune to Psychic damage.

Watery Camouflage. The Monothalamea has Advantage on Stealth checks made to hide in with water, and it's Mindless trait only imposes a -5 penalty while doing so.

Actions

Engulf. Creatures the Monothalamea touches are Grappled by the Monothalamea (escape DC 9), and have Disadvantage on Checks & Saves to resist being Grappled by the Monothalamea. At the end of the following Round, in addition to being Grappled, affected Creatures receive 3 (1d6) Acid damage, and can have other effects applied to them depending on their Size: Huge Creatures have Half Cover against attacks, Large Creatures have Three-Quarters Cover & are Incapacitated, and Medium or smaller Creatures have Total Cover & are Incapacitated. Additonally, at the end of each following Rounds, affected Creatures either receive 1 Acid damage, 2 (1d4) Acid damage if they have Half Cover, 4 (1d8) Acid damage if they have Three-Quarters Cover, or 9 (2d4) Acid damage if they have Total Cover from being Engulfed.

The Monothalamea can only Engulf up to 25 Tiny, 6 Small, 2 Medium, or 1 Large Creature at a time.

Monothalamea, Greater {Dire}

Huge Swarm of Small Beasts, Unaligned

• Armor Class 7 (thick hide)
• Hit Points See the Monothalamea Feature
• Speed 20 ft., climb 20 ft., swim 30 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
11(+0)	11(+0)	16(+3)	1(-5)	10(+0)	5(-3)

• Skills Acrobatics +4, Stealth +4
• Damage Vulnerabilities Necrotic
• Damage Resistances Bludgeoning, Piercing, Thunder
• Damage Immunities Psychic
• Condition Immunities Blinded, Charmed, Deafened, Frightened, Prone, Unconscious
• Senses Blindsight 20 ft., Passive Perception 10
• Time Active Any time
• Temperament Aggressive
• Languages —
• Challenge 6 (2,300 XP)

Amorphous. The Monothalamea can move through any space 1 inch wide or larger without squeezing, and up to 1/2 inch wide by Squeezing. The Monothalamea has Advantage on Checks and Saves to resist being Grappled.

Amphibious. The Monothalamea can breathe air and water.

Gelatinous. The Monothalamea takes up it's entire space, can occupy another Creature's space or vice versa. Creatures which touch the Monothalamea are subjected to the Monothalamea's Engulf. Other Dire Amoebas can choose to join the Monothalamea when Engulfed, possibly forming a Common Dire Monothalamea.

Mitosis. After consuming 60 or more total pounds of meat, the Monothalamea either spawns a separate Dire Amoeba, or incorporates it into itself. It takes the Monothalamea 1 hour to consume 60 pounds of meat.

Monothalamea. The Monothalamea has a Hit Point Maximum of 14 (2d12+3) + twice the number of Dire Amoebas it is composed of.

Sticky. The Monothalamea can Climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an Ability Check.

Strange Sight. The Monothalamea is Blind beyond it's 20 ft. radius of Blind Sight.

Unthinking. The Monothalamea receives a -10 Penalty on all Skill Checks, and is immune to Psychic damage.

Watery Camouflage. The Monothalamea has Advantage on Stealth checks made to hide in with water, and it's Mindless trait only imposes a -5 penalty while doing so.

Actions

Engulf. Creatures the Monothalamea touches are Grappled by the Monothalamea (escape DC 9), and have Disadvantage on Checks & Saves to resist being Grappled by the Monothalamea. At the end of the following Round, in addition to being Grappled, affected Creatures receive 6 (1d12) Acid damage, and can have other effects applied to them depending on their Size: Gargantuan Creatures have Half Cover against attacks, Huge Creatures have Three-Quarters Cover & are Incapacitated, and Large or smaller Creatures have Total Cover & are Incapacitated. Additonally, at the end of each following Rounds, affected Creatures either receive 2 (1d4) Acid damage, 4 (1d8) Acid damage if they have Half Cover, 9 (2d4) Acid damage if they have Three-Quarters Cover, or 18 (4d8) Acid damage if they have Total Cover from being Engulfed.

The Monothalamea can only Engulf up to 80 Tiny, 25 Small, 10 Medium, 2 Large, or 1 Gargantuan Creature at a time.

Monothalamea, Leviathan {Dire}

Gargantuan Swarm of Small Beasts, Unaligned

• Armor Class 9 (thick hide)
• Hit Points See the Monothalamea Feature
• Speed 30 ft., climb 30 ft., swim 40 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
12(+1)	11(+0)	22(+6)	1(-5)	10(+0)	10(+0)

• Skills Acrobatics +4, Stealth +4
• Damage Vulnerabilities Necrotic
• Damage Resistances Bludgeoning, Piercing, Slashing, Thunder
• Damage Immunities Psychic
• Condition Immunities Blinded, Charmed, Deafened, Frightened, Prone, Unconscious
• Senses Blindsight 30 ft., Passive Perception 10
• Time Active Any time
• Temperament Aggressive
• Languages —
• Challenge 11 (7,200 XP)

Amorphous. The Monothalamea can move through any space 1 inch wide or larger without squeezing, and up to 1/2 inch wide by Squeezing. The Monothalamea has Advantage on Checks and Saves to resist being Grappled.

Amphibious. The Monothalamea can breathe air and water.

Gelatinous. The Monothalamea takes up it's entire space, can occupy another Creature's space or vice versa. Creatures which touch the Monothalamea are subjected to the Monothalamea's Engulf. Other Dire Amoebas can choose to join the Monothalamea when Engulfed, possibly forming a Common Dire Monothalamea.

Mitosis. After consuming 60 or more total pounds of meat, the Monothalamea either spawns a separate Dire Amoeba, or incorporates it into itself. It takes the Monothalamea 1 hour to consume 150 pounds of meat.

Monothalamea. The Monothalamea has a Hit Point Maximum of 33 (2d20+12) + twice the number of Dire Amoebas it is composed of.

Sticky. The Monothalamea can Climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an Ability Check.

Strange Sight. The Monothalamea is Blind beyond it's 30 ft. radius of Blind Sight.

Unthinking. The Monothalamea receives a -10 Penalty on all Skill Checks, and is immune to Psychic damage.

Watery Camouflage. The Monothalamea has Advantage on Stealth checks made to hide in with water, and it's Mindless trait only imposes a -5 penalty while doing so.

Actions

Engulf. Creatures the Monothalamea touches are Grappled by the Monothalamea (escape DC 10), and have Disadvantage on Checks & Saves to resist being Grappled by the Monothalamea. At the end of the following Round, in addition to being Grappled, affected Creatures receive 10 (1d20) Acid damage, and can have other effects applied to them depending on their Size: Gargantuan Creatures have Three-Quarters Cover against attacks, and Huge or smaller Creatures have Total Cover & are Incapacitated. Additonally, at the end of each following Rounds, affected Creatures either 18 (4d8) Acid damage if they have Three-Quarters Cover, or 31 (3d20) Acid damage if they have Total Cover from being Engulfed.

The Monothalamea can only Engulf up to 200 Tiny, 60 Small, 25 Medium, 10 Large, or 1 or more Gargantuan Creatures at a time, depending on the size of the Monothalamea.

Akhult

Huge Monstrosity, Neutral

• Armor Class 13 (thick hide)
• Hit Points 147 (14d12+56)
• Speed 60 ft., swim 60 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
20(+5)	13(+1)	18(+4)	4(-3)	13(+1)	13(+1)

• Skills Intimidation +4, Perception +4, Survival +4
• Damage Resistances Cold
• Senses Darkvision 120 ft., Passive Perception 14
• Time Active Any time
• Temperament —
• Languages can understand Aquan but cannot speak it
• Challenge 10 (5,900 XP)

Hold Breath. The Akhult can hold it's breath up to 2 hours.

Keen Hearing. The Akhult has Advantage on Perception checks that rely on hearing.

Leap. If the Akhult moves at least 40 ft. in a straight line, the Akhult can High Jump or Long Jump up to 40 ft., and can make an attack as part of the Action.

Lightfooted. The Akhlut can walk on snow or thin sheets of ice as if it were solid earth.

Pounce. If the Akhult moves at least 20 ft. straight toward a Target and then hits it with a Claw attack on the same turn, that Target must succeed on a DC 13 Strength Saving Throw or be knocked Prone.

Savage Fangs. The Akhult's Bite attack is a Critical Hit whenever it rolls an 18 or higher with it's Attack Roll.

Storm Domain. While awake, freezing precipitation falls within 6 miles of the Akhult's lair. When hungry, this intensifies to blizzard conditions.

Superior Heatvision. The Akhult can see in the infrared spectrum, allowing it to see heat, especially that created by warmblooded Creatures. This vision is uninhibited by water in either gas, liquid or solid form, or by 1 ft. or less of any solid matter, or 2 ft. or less of metal.

Actions

Multiattack. The Akhult make one Bite and one Claw attack.

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 24 (3d12+5) Piercing damage, and can Grapple (escape DC 18) the Target as part of the attack.

Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (2d8+5) Slashing damage.

Bonus Actions

Trample. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 0 ft., one Prone target. Hit: 17 (2d12+4) Bludgeoning + 4 (1d8) Slashing damage. The Elephant cannot Trample a Target without a 5 ft. running start and moving 5 ft. past the Target's space.

Ankheg

Large Beast, Unaligned

• Armor Class 14 (natural), 11 while Prone
• Hit Points 39 (6d10+6)
• Speed 35 ft., burrow 10 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
17(+3)	11(+0)	13(+1)	2(-4)	13(+1)	6(-2)

• Saving Throws Str +6
• Skills Athletics +6, Intimidation +1, Survival +4
• Damage Vulnerabilities Cold
• Damage Resistances Mundane Piercing & Slashing
• Senses Lowlight Vision, Tremorsense 60 ft., Passive Perception 11
• Languages —
• Challenge 3 (700 XP)

Burrowing Attack. Attacks the Ankheg makes by Attacking a Target from underneath using it's Burrowing Speed deal an additional 3 (1d6) Weapon damage.

Actions

Multiattack. The Ankheg makes one Bite and one Claws Attack.

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (2d4+3) Slashing damage and the Target is Grappled (escape DC 14). The Ankheg's sticky adhesive spit gives Grappled Targets Disadvantage on Checks & Saves made to escape this Grapple. Grappled Targets receive 6 (2d4+3) Slashing Damage at the beginning of each of the Ankheg's Turns.

Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8+3) Piercing damage, and the Ankheg can force the Target to attempt a Strength Saving Throw, knocking the Target Prone if it fails.

Acid Spray. (Recharge 6) The Ankheg sprays a 30 ft. long, 5 ft. wide Line of Acid, forcing everything inside it to attempt a DC 13 Dexterity Saving Throw. Affected Targets receive 10 (3d6) Acid damage if they fail, or half as much if they succeed.

Anklyosaurus

Huge Beast, Unaligned

• Armor Class 16 (natural armor), 11 while Prone
• Hit Points 68 (8d12+16)
• Speed 25 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
19(+4)	11(+0)	15(+2)	2(-4)	12(+1)	5(-3)

• Skills Intimidation -1, Nature -2
• Senses Passive Perception 10
• Damage Resistances Non-Magical Bludgeoning or Slashing damage
• Time Active Day
• Temperament Territorial
• Languages —
• Challenge 4 (1,100 XP)

Keen Smell. The Anklyosaur has Advantage on Perception Checks that rely on smell.

Poor Sprinter. If the Ankyosaur takes the Dash Action for 2 consecutiveTturns, it gains a Level of Exhaustion, and gains another Level of Exhaustion after each additional Turn it continues to Dash. It can remove a Level of Exhaustion gained in this way by moving no more than half it's Movement Speed for 2 consecutive Turns.

Savage. The Ankylosaur scores Critical Hits upon rolling either a 19 or 20 during Attack Rolls with it's Tail.

Actions

Tail. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 17 (2d12+4) Bludgeoning damage and the Target must succeed on a DC 16 Strength Saving Throw or fall Prone.

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d8+4) Piercing damage.

Bonus Actions

Trample. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 0 ft., one Prone target. Hit: 15 (2d12+2) Bludgeoning damage. The Ankylosaur cannot Trample a Target without a 10 ft. running start and moving 10 ft. past the Target's space.

Ant, Common

Tiny Beast, Unaligned

• Armor Class 10 (dexterous)
• Hit Points 1 (1d2)
• Speed 5 ft., climb 5 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
1(-5)	13(+1)	9(-1)	1(-5)	7(-2)	1(-5)

• Saving Throws Con +1, Cha -3
• Skills Investigation -3, Nature -1, Survival +2
• Senses Tremorsense 15 ft., Passive Perception 8
• Time Active Any time
• Temperament Passive
• Languages —
• Challenge 0 (0 XP)

Deaf. The Ant has no sense of hearing, and is always considered Deafened.

Fearless. The Ant has Advantage on Checks and Saves to resist being Frightened.

Hibernator. The Ant sleeps most of winter, only becoming active in above-freezing temperatures.

Hold Breath. The Ant can hold it's breath up to 6 hours.

Impossibly Strong. The Ant can lift 50 times it's own weight (~1/4 of a gram).

Spider Climb. The Ant can Climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an Ability Check.

Actions

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 0 (1d20-19) Piercing damage.

Bonus Actions

Exploration Pheromones. The Ant deposits pheromones directly under it's body until the beginning of it's next turn. Ants which come in contact with the Pheromones know that an Ant has already explored that area. Pheromones the Ant lays have a 10% chance of evaporating at the end of each minute within any given 1 inch Cube.

Food Pheromones. The Ant deposits pheromones directly under it's body until the beginning of it's next turn. Ants which come in contact with the Pheromones know that the trail leads directly between the Colony and a food source. Pheromones the Ant lays have a 10% chance of evaporating at the end of each minute within any given 1 inch Cube.

Swarm of Common Ants

Medium Swarm of Tiny Beasts, Unaligned

• Armor Class 10 (dexterous)
• Hit Points 22 (5d8)
• Speed 5 ft., burrow 1 inch, climb 5 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
2(-4)	13(+1)	10(+0)	1(-5)	7(-2)	3(-4)

• Saving Throws Con +1, Cha -3
• Skills Investigation -3, Nature -1, Survival +2
• Damage Resistances Bludgeoning, Piercing, Slashing
• Condition Immunities Paralyzed, Prone, Restrained, Stunned
• Senses Tremorsense 15 ft., Passive Perception 8
• Time Active Any time
• Temperament Passive
• Languages —
• Challenge 3 (700 XP)

Damage Transfer. While occupying another Creature's space, the Swarm takes only half the damage dealt to it, (rounded down,) and the other Creature takes the other half.

Deaf. The Swarm has no sense of hearing, and is always considered Deafened.

Fearless. The Swarm has Advantage on Checks and Saves to resist being Frightened.

Hold Breath. The Swarm can hold it's breath up to 6 hours.

Impossibly Strong. The Swarm can lift 50 times it's own weight (~1/4 pound).

Raft. Over the course of 7 (2d6) minutes, the Swarm creates a raft of sorts out of it's own members as many of the Drones bite each other's legs. When the Swarm does so, it's current & Total Hit Points are halved.

Spider Climb. The Swarm can Climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an Ability Check.

Swarm. The Swarm can occupy another Creature's space and vice versa, and the Swarm can move through any opening large enough for a Common Ant by Squeezing. The Swarm can't regain Hit Points or gain Temporary hit Points.

Actions

Bites. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 0 ft., one target in the Swarm's space. Hit: 10 (4d4) Piercing damage, or 5 (2d4) Piercing damage if the Swarm has half it's total Hit Points or fewer remaining.

Bonus Actions

Exploration Pheromones. The Swarm deposits pheromones directly under itself until the beginning of it's next turn. Ants which come in contact with the Pheromones know that an Ant has already explored that area. Pheromones the Ant lays have a 5% chance of evaporating at the end of each hour within any given 1 inch Cube.

Food Pheromones. The Swarm deposits pheromones directly under itself until the beginning of it's next turn. Ants which come in contact with the Pheromones know that the trail leads directly between the Colony and a food source. Pheromones the Swarm lays have a 5% chance of evaporating at the end of each hour within any given 1 inch Cube.

Variant: Swarm of Ant Drones

On occasion, Players may encounter a Swarm of Ant Drones. For nearly all species, such a swarm is exactly the same as a Swarm of Ants, with the exception that it has a Fly Speed of 10 ft. and it cannot lay trails of Pheromones.

Ant, Common {Dire}

Medium Beast, Unaligned

• Armor Class 12 (natural armor)
• Hit Points 5 (1d8+1)
• Speed 25 ft., burrow 2 inches, climb 25 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
22(+6)	13(+1)	13(+1)	1(-5)	7(-2)	1(-5)

• Saving Throws Con +1, Cha -3
• Skills Athletics +8, Investigation -3, Nature -1, Survival +2
• Condition Immunities Deafened
• Senses Tremorsense 30 ft., Passive Perception 8
• Time Active Any time
• Temperament Passive
• Languages —
• Challenge 1 (200 XP)

Deaf. The Ant has no sense of hearing, and is always considered Deafened.

Fearless. The Ant has Advantage on Checks and Saves to resist being Frightened.

Hold Breath. The Ant can hold it's breath up to 6 hours.

Impossibly Strong. The Ant can lift 100 times it's own weight (20,000 pounds/10 tons).

Spider Climb. The Ant can Climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an Ability Check.

Actions

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d4+6) Piercing damage and the Ant can Grapple (escape DC 18) the Target as part of the attack.

Spit Acid. Ranged Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, range 5/20 ft., one target. Hit: 1 (1d2) Acid damage.

Bonus Actions

Danger Pheromones. When the Ant makes an Attack Roll, all other Dire Ants within 120 ft. of it knows that it does so.

Exploration Pheromones. The Ant deposits pheromones directly under it's body until the beginning of it's next turn. Ants which come in contact with the Pheromones know that an Ant has already explored that area. Pheromones the Ant lays have a 10% chance of evaporating at the end of each minute within any given 5 ft. Cube.

Food Pheromones. The Ant deposits pheromones directly under it's body until the beginning of it's next turn. Ants which come in contact with the Pheromones know that the trail leads directly between the Colony and a food source. Pheromones the Ant lays have a 10% chance of evaporating at the end of each minute within any given 5 ft. Cube.

Swarm of Dire Common Ants

Huge Swarm of Medium Beasts, Unaligned

• Armor Class 12 (natural armor)
• Hit Points 60 (8d12+8)
• Speed 25 ft., burrow 5 ft., climb 25 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
24(+7)	13(+1)	13(+1)	1(-5)	7(-2)	3(-4)

• Saving Throws Con +1, Cha -3
• Skills Athletics +9, Investigation -3, Nature -1, Survival +2
• Damage Resistances Bludgeoning, Piercing, Slashing
• Condition Immunities Deafened, Paralyzed, Prone, Restrained, Stunned
• Senses Tremorsense 30 ft., Passive Perception 8
• Time Active Any time
• Temperament Passive, Territorial
• Languages —
• Challenge 5 (1,800 XP)

Deaf. The Swarm has no sense of hearing, and is always considered Deafened.

Fearless. The Swarm has Advantage on Checks and Saves to resist being Frightened.

Hold Breath. The Swarm can hold it's breath up to 6 hours.

Impossibly Strong. The Swarm can lift 100 times it's own weight (360,000 pounds/180 tons).

Raft. Over the course of 7 (2d6) minutes, the Swarm creates a raft of sorts out of it's own members as many of the Drones bite each other's legs. When the Swarm does so, it's current & Total Hit Points are halved.

Spider Climb. The Swarm can Climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an Ability Check.

Swarm. The Swarm can occupy another Creature's space and vice versa, and the Swarm can move through any opening large enough for a Dire Common Ants by Squeezing. The Swarm can't regain Hit Points or gain Temporary hit Points.

Actions

Multiattack. The Swarm makes one Bites and one Spit Acid attack.

Bites. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 0 ft., one target in the Swarm's space. Hit: 28 (8d6) Piercing damage, or 14 (4d6) Piercing damage if the Swarm has half it's total Hit Points or fewer remaining and the Target must succeed on either a DC 19 Strength or Dexterity Saving Throw or becoming Grappled & Restrained.

Spit Acid. Creatures within 20 ft. of the Swarm's Space must attempt a DC 15 Constitution Saving Throw. Affected Targets receive 7 (2d6) Acid damage on a failure, or half as much on a success. If the Swarm has half it's total Hit Points or fewer remaining, the Target instead receives 3 (1d6) Acid damage on a failure, or half as much on a success.

Bonus Actions

Exploration Pheromones. The Swarm deposits pheromones directly under itself until the beginning of it's next turn. Ants which come in contact with the Pheromones know that an Ant has already explored that area. Pheromones the Swarm lays have a 5% chance of evaporating at the end of each hour within any given 5 ft. Cube.

Food Pheromones. The Swarm deposits pheromones directly under itself until the beginning of it's next turn. Ants which come in contact with the Pheromones know that the trail leads directly between the Colony and a food source. Pheromones the Swarm lays have a 5% chance of evaporating at the end of each hour within any given 5 ft. Cube.

Ant, Army

Tiny Beast, Unaligned

• Armor Class 11 (dexterous)
• Hit Points 1 (1d2)
• Speed 5 ft., climb 5 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
1(-5)	13(+1)	9(-1)	1(-5)	8(-1)	1(-5)

• Saving Throws Con +2, Cha -2
• Skills Nature -2, Perception +2, Survival +2
• Condition Immunities Blinded, Deafened, Frightened
• Senses Tremorsense 15 ft., Passive Perception 12
• Time Active Day
• Temperament Territorial
• Languages —
• Challenge 0 (10 XP)

Blind and Deaf. The Ant cannot see nor hear.

Death Pheromone. When it dies, any other Army Ant that enters within 10 ft. of where the Ant died for the next 24 hours is attracted to that location, and becomes Hostile.

Fearless. The Ant cannot be Frightened.

Hold Breath. The Ant can hold it's breath up to 1 hour.

Impossibly Strong. The Ant can lift 50 times it's own weight (~1/4 of a gram).

Spider Climb. The Ant can Climb vertical surfaces without needing to make an Ability Check.

Actions

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 0 (1d20-19) Piercing + 0 (1d100-99) Acid damage.

Bonus Actions

Exploration Pheromones. The Ant deposits pheromones directly under it's body until the beginning of it's next turn. Ants which come in contact with the Pheromones know that an Ant has already explored that area. Pheromones the Ant lays have a 10% chance of evaporating at the end of each minute within any given 1 inch Cube.

Food Pheromones. The Ant deposits pheromones directly under it's body until the beginning of it's next turn. Ants which come in contact with the Pheromones know that the trail leads directly between the Colony and a food source. Pheromones the Ant lays have a 10% chance of evaporating at the end of each minute within any given 1 inch Cube.

Swarm of Army Ants

Large Swarm of Tiny Beasts, Unaligned

• Armor Class 11 (dexterous)
• Hit Points 66 (6d10)
• Speed 5 ft., climb 5 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
2(-4)	13(+1)	10(+0)	1(-5)	8(-1)	3(-4)

• Saving Throws Con +3, Cha -1
• Skills Nature -2, Perception +2, Survival +2
• Damage Resistances Bludgeoning, Piercing, Slashing
• Condition Immunities Blinded, Deafened, Frightened, Paralyzed, Prone, Restrained, Stunned
• Senses Tremorsense 15 ft., Passive Perception 8
• Time Active Day
• Temperament Aggressive
• Languages —
• Challenge 6 (2,300 XP)

Blind and Deaf. The Ant cannot see nor hear.

Damage Transfer. While occupying another Creature's space, the Swarm takes only half the damage dealt to it, (rounded down,) and the other Creature takes the other half.

Death Pheromone. When the Swarm receives damage, any other Army Ant that enters within 10 ft. of where the took damage for the next 24 hours is attracted to that location, and becomes Hostile.

Fearless. The Swarm cannot be Frightened.

Formation. Over the course of 2 (1d4) minutes, the Swarm creates a rudimentary structure of sorts out of it's own members as many of the Drones bite each other's legs.

Hold Breath. The Swarm can hold it's breath up to 1 hour.

Impossibly Strong. The Swarm can lift 50 times it's own weight (~1/4 pound).

Spider Climb. The Swarm can Climb vertical surfaces without needing to make an Ability Check.

Swarm. The Swarm can occupy another Creature's space and vice versa, and the Swarm can move through any opening large enough for an Army Ant by Squeezing. The Swarm can't regain Hit Points or gain Temporary hit Points.

Actions

Bites. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 0 ft., one target in the Swarm's space. Hit: 14 (4d6) Piercing + 0 (1d2-1) Acid damage, or 7 (2d6) Piercing + 0 (1d4-3) Acid damage if the Swarm has half it's total Hit Points or fewer remaining.

Bonus Actions

Exploration Pheromones. The Swarm deposits pheromones directly under itself until the beginning of it's next turn. Ants which come in contact with the Pheromones know that an Ant has already explored that area. Pheromones the Ant lays have a 5% chance of evaporating at the end of each hour within any given 1 inch Cube.

Food Pheromones. The Swarm deposits pheromones directly under itself until the beginning of it's next turn. Ants which come in contact with the Pheromones know that the trail leads directly between the Colony and a food source. Pheromones the Swarm lays have a 5% chance of evaporating at the end of each hour within any given 1 inch Cube.

Ant, Army {Dire}

Medium Beast, Unaligned

• Armor Class 14 (natural armor)
• Hit Points 11 (2d8+2)
• Speed 30 ft., climb 30 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
22(+6)	13(+1)	12(+1)	2(-4)	9(-1)	1(-5)

• Skills Nature -1, Perception +2, Survival +2
• Condition Immunities Blinded, Deafened, Frightened
• Senses Tremorsense 30 ft., Passive Perception 12
• Time Active Day
• Temperament Aggressive
• Languages —
• Challenge 2 (450 XP)

Blind and Deaf. The Ant cannot see nor hear.

Death Pheromone. When it dies, any other Army Ant that enters within 60 ft. of where the Ant died for the next 24 hours is attracted to that location, and becomes Hostile.

Fearless. The Ant cannot be Frightened.

Hold Breath. The Ant can hold it's breath up to 1 hour.

Impossibly Strong. The Ant can lift 50 times it's own weight (10,000 pounds/5 tons).

Spider Climb. The Ant can Climb vertical surfaces without needing to make an Ability Check.

Actions

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (1d10+6) Piercing + 1 (1d2) Acid damage and can Grapple (escape DC 16) the Target as part of the attack.

Bonus Actions

Exploration Pheromones. The Ant deposits pheromones directly under it's body until the beginning of it's next turn. Ants which come in contact with the Pheromones know that an Ant has already explored that area. Pheromones the Ant lays have a 10% chance of evaporating at the end of each minute within any given 5 ft. Cube.

Food Pheromones. The Ant deposits pheromones directly under it's body until the beginning of it's next turn. Ants which come in contact with the Pheromones know that the trail leads directly between the Colony and a food source. Pheromones the Ant lays have a 10% chance of evaporating at the end of each minute within any given 5 ft. Cube.

Ant, Drone Army {Dire}

Medium Beast, Unaligned

• Armor Class 15 (natural armor)
• Hit Points 11 (2d8+2)
• Speed 30 ft., climb 30 ft., fly 25 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
23(+6)	13(+1)	12(+1)	1(-5)	8(-1)	2(-4)

• Saving Throws Con +3, Cha -2
• Skills Athletics +9, Perception +2, Survival +2
• Condition Immunities Blinded, Deafened, Frightened
• Senses Tremorsense 30 ft., Passive Perception 12
• Time Active Day
• Temperament Territorial
• Languages —
• Challenge 2 (450 XP)

Blind and Deaf. The Ant cannot see and cannot hear.

Death Pheromone. When it dies, any other Army Ant that enters within 60 ft. of where the Ant died for the next 24 hours is attracted to that location, and becomes Hostile.

Fearless. The Ant cannot be Frightened.

Hold Breath. The Ant can hold it's breath up to 1 hour.

Impossibly Strong. The Ant can lift 50 times it's own weight (10,000 pounds/5 tons).

Spider Climb. The Ant can Climb vertical surfaces without needing to make an Ability Check.

Actions

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (1d12+6) Piercing + 1 (1d2) Acid damage and can Grapple (escape DC 19) the Target as part of the attack.

Bonus Actions

Exploration Pheromones. The Ant deposits pheromones directly under it's body until the beginning of it's next turn. Ants which come in contact with the Pheromones know that an Ant has already explored that area. Pheromones the Ant lays have a 10% chance of evaporating at the end of each minute within any given 5 ft. Cube.

Food Pheromones. The Ant deposits pheromones directly under it's body until the beginning of it's next turn. Ants which come in contact with the Pheromones know that the trail leads directly between the Colony and a food source. Pheromones the Ant lays have a 10% chance of evaporating at the end of each minute within any given 5 ft. Cube.

Swarm of Dire Army Ants

Gargantuan Swarm of Medium Beasts, Unaligned

• Armor Class 15 (natural armor)
• Hit Points 138 (12d20+12)
• Speed 30 ft., climb 30 ft., fly 25 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
24(+7)	13(+1)	13(+1)	2(-4)	9(-1)	6(-2)

• Saving Throws Con +4, Cha +1
• Skills Athletics +10, Nature -1, Perception +2, Survival +2
• Damage Resistances Bludgeoning, Piercing, Slashing
• Condition Immunities Blinded, Deafened, Frightened, Paralyzed, Prone, Restrained, Stunned
• Senses Tremorsense 30 ft., Passive Perception 12
• Time Active Day
• Temperament Aggressive
• Languages —
• Challenge 10 (5,900 XP)

Blind and Deaf. The Swarm cannot see nor hear.

Colossal. The Swarm occupies a 900 square ft. area, typically either a 40 ft. Cone or a 60 by 15 ft. Rectangle.

Death Pheromone. When the Swarm receives damage, any other Army Ant that enters within 120 ft. of where the took damage for the next 24 hours is attracted to that location.

Fearless. The Swarm cannot be Frightened.

Formation. Over the course of 2 (1d4) minutes, the Swarm creates a rudimentary structure of sorts out of it's own members as many of the Drones bite each other's legs.

Hold Breath. The Swarm can hold it's breath up to 1 hour.

Impossibly Strong. The Swarm can lift 50 times it's own weight (1,800,000 pounds/900 tons).

Spider Climb. The Swarm can Climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an Ability Check.

Swarm. The Swarm can occupy another Creature's space and vice versa, and the Swarm can move through any opening large enough for a Dire Army Ant by Squeezing. The Swarm can't regain Hit Points or gain Temporary hit Points.

Actions

Bites. Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 0 ft., one target in the Swarm's space. Hit: 26 (4d12) Piercing + 5 (2d4) Acid damage, or 13 (2d12) Piercing + 2 (1d4) Acid damage if the Swarm has half it's total Hit Points or fewer remaining. The Swarm can Grapple (escape DC 19 & Restrain the Target as part of the attack.

Bonus Actions

Exploration Pheromones. The Swarm deposits pheromones directly under itself until the beginning of it's next turn. Ants which come in contact with the Pheromones know that an Ant has already explored that area. Pheromones the Ant lays have a 5% chance of evaporating at the end of each hour within any given 1 inch Cube.

Food Pheromones. The Swarm deposits pheromones directly under itself until the beginning of it's next turn. Ants which come in contact with the Pheromones know that the trail leads directly between the Colony and a food source. Pheromones the Swarm lays have a 5% chance of evaporating at the end of each hour within any given 1 inch Cube.

Ant, Bullet

Tiny Beast, Unaligned

• Armor Class 11 (dexterous)
• Hit Points 2 (1d4)
• Speed 10 ft., climb 10 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
1(-5)	13(+1)	11(+0)	1(-5)	7(-2)	1(-5)

• Saving Throws Con +2, Cha -3
• Skills Investigation -3, Nature -1, Survival +2
• Senses Tremorsense 15 ft., Passive Perception 8
• Time Active Any time
• Temperament Passive
• Languages —
• Challenge 0 (10 XP)

Deaf. The Ant has no sense of hearing, and is always considered Deafened.

Fearless. The Ant has Advantage on Checks and Saves to resist being Frightened.

Hold Breath. The Ant can hold it's breath up to 6 hours.

Impossibly Strong. The Ant can lift 10 times it's own weight (~1/10 of a gram).

Neurotoxin. The Ant's Sting doesn't affect Creatures without nervous systems, such as Constructs, Oozes, and certain types of Undead.

Spider Climb. The Ant can Climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an Ability Check.

Actions

Multiattack. The Ant makes one Bite and one Sting attack.

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 0 (1d20-19) Piercing damage.

Sting. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 0 (1d100-99) Poison damage, and the Target must succeed on a DC 10 Constitution Saving Throw or become Stunned until the end of the Target's next turn. The pain dissipates after 24 (4d10+2) hours.

Bonus Actions

Exploration Pheromones. The Ant deposits pheromones directly under it's body until the beginning of it's next turn. Ants which come in contact with the Pheromones know that an Ant has already explored that area. Pheromones the Ant lays have a 10% chance of evaporating at the end of each minute within any given 1 inch Cube.

Food Pheromones. The Ant deposits pheromones directly under it's body until the beginning of it's next turn. Ants which come in contact with the Pheromones know that the trail leads directly between the Colony and a food source. Pheromones the Ant lays have a 10% chance of evaporating at the end of each minute within any given 1 inch Cube.

Swarm of Bullet Ants

Medium Swarm of Tiny Beasts, Unaligned

• Armor Class 11 (dexterous)
• Hit Points 27 (6d8)
• Speed 10 ft., burrow 1 inch, climb 10 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
3(-4)	13(+1)	11(+0)	1(-5)	7(-2)	2(-4)

• Saving Throws Con +2, Cha -2
• Skills Investigation -3, Nature -1, Survival +2
• Damage Resistances Bludgeoning, Piercing, Slashing
• Condition Immunities Paralyzed, Prone, Restrained, Stunned
• Senses Tremorsense 15 ft., Passive Perception 8
• Time Active Any time
• Temperament Passive
• Languages —
• Challenge 5 (1,800 XP)

Damage Transfer. While occupying another Creature's space, the Swarm takes only half the damage dealt to it, (rounded down,) and the other Creature takes the other half.

Deaf. The Swarm has no sense of hearing, and is always considered Deafened.

Fearless. The Swarm has Advantage on Checks and Saves to resist being Frightened.

Hold Breath. The Swarm can hold it's breath up to 6 hours.

Impossibly Strong. The Swarm can lift 10 times it's own weight (~1/10 pound).

Neurotoxin. The Swarm's Stings don't affect Creatures without nervous systems, such as Constructs, Oozes, and certain types of Undead.

Spider Climb. The Swarm can Climb vertical surfaces without needing to make an Ability Check.

Swarm. The Swarm can occupy another Creature's space and vice versa, and the Swarm can move through any opening large enough for a Bullet Ant by Squeezing. The Swarm can't regain Hit Points or gain Temporary hit Points.

Actions

Multiattack. The Swarm makes one Bites and one Stings attack.

Bites. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 0 ft., one target in the Swarm's space. Hit: 10 (4d4) Piercing damage, or 5 (2d4) Piercing damage if the Swarm has half it's total Hit Points or fewer remaining.

Stings. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 0 ft., one target in the Swarm's space. Hit: 0 (1d4-3) Poison damage, or 0 (1d8-7) Poison damage if the Swarm has half it's total Hit Points or fewer remaining, and the Target must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution Saving Throw or become Stunned until the end of the Swarm's next turn and gains one level of Exhaustion. A Target cannot gain more than 3 levels of Exhaustion from being stung.

Bonus Actions

Exploration Pheromones. The Swarm deposits pheromones directly under itself until the beginning of it's next turn. Ants which come in contact with the Pheromones know that an Ant has already explored that area. Pheromones the Ant lays have a 5% chance of evaporating at the end of each hour within any given 1 inch Cube.

Food Pheromones. The Swarm deposits pheromones directly under itself until the beginning of it's next turn. Ants which come in contact with the Pheromones know that the trail leads directly between the Colony and a food source. Pheromones the Swarm lays have a 5% chance of evaporating at the end of each hour within any given 1 inch Cube.

Ant, Crazy

Tiny Beast, Unaligned

• Armor Class 11 (dexterous)
• Hit Points 1 (1d2)
• Speed 10 ft., climb 10 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
1(-5)	13(+1)	9(-1)	1(-5)	7(-2)	2(-4)

• Skills Investigation -3, Nature -1, Survival +2
• Condition Immunities Deafened
• Senses Tremorsense 15 ft., Passive Perception 8
• Time Active Any time
• Temperament Passive
• Languages —
• Challenge 0 (0 XP)

Electronic Attraction. When within 60 ft. of an active electrical circuit or mechanical device, the Ant must succeed on a DC 15 Charisma Saving Throw or become Charmed, traveling as directly and safely as possible towards the gizmo.

Hardy. The Ant has Advantage on Constitution Saving Throws.

Hold Breath. The Ant can hold it's breath up to 24 hours.

Impossibly Strong. The Ant can lift 50 times it's own weight (~1/4 of a gram).

Spider Climb. The Ant can Climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an Ability Check.

Venom Immunity. The Ant is immune to Fire Ant venom.

Actions

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 0 (1d20-19) Piercing damage.

Spit Acid. Ranged Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, range 1/5 ft., one target. Hit: 0 (1d20-19) Acid damage.

Bonus Actions

Exploration Pheromones. The Ant deposits pheromones directly under it's body until the beginning of it's next turn. Ants which come in contact with the Pheromones know that an Ant has already explored that area. Pheromones the Ant lays have a 10% chance of evaporating at the end of each minute within any given 1 inch Cube.

Food Pheromones. The Ant deposits pheromones directly under it's body until the beginning of it's next turn. Ants which come in contact with the Pheromones know that the trail leads directly between the Colony and a food source. Pheromones the Ant lays have a 10% chance of evaporating at the end of each minute within any given 1 inch Cube.

Swarm of Crazy Ants

Medium Swarm of Tiny Beasts, Unaligned

• Armor Class 11 (dexterous)
• Hit Points 22 (5d8)
• Speed 10 ft., climb 10 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
2(-4)	13(+1)	10(+0)	1(-5)	7(-2)	3(-4)

• Saving Throws Con +1, Cha -3
• Skills Investigation -3, Nature -1, Survival +2
• Damage Resistances Bludgeoning, Piercing, Slashing
• Condition Immunities Paralyzed, Prone, Restrained, Stunned
• Senses Tremorsense 15 ft., Passive Perception 8
• Time Active Any time
• Temperament Passive
• Languages —
• Challenge 3 (700 XP)

Damage Transfer. While occupying another Creature's space, the Swarm takes only half the damage dealt to it, (rounded down,) and the other Creature takes the other half.

Electronic Attraction. When within 60 ft. of an active electrical circuit or mechanical device, the Swarm must succeed on a DC 15 Charisma Saving Throw or become Charmed, traveling as directly and safely as possible towards the gizmo.

Hardy. The Swarm has Advantage on Constitution Saving Throws.

Hold Breath. The Swarm can hold it's breath up to 24 hours.

Impossibly Strong. The Swarm can lift 50 times it's own weight (~1/4 pound).

Spider Climb. The Swarm can Climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an Ability Check.

Swarm. The Swarm can occupy another Creature's space and vice versa, and the Swarm can move through any opening large enough for a Crazy Ant by Squeezing. The Swarm can't regain Hit Points or gain Temporary hit Points.

Venom Immunity. The Swarm is immune to Fire Ant venom.

Actions

Multiattack. The Swarm makes one Bites and one Spit Acid attack.

Bites. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 0 ft., one target in the Swarm's space. Hit: 10 (4d4) Piercing damage, or 5 (2d4) Piercing damage if the Swarm has half it's total Hit Points or fewer remaining.

Spit Acid. Ranged Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, range 5/5 ft., one target. Hit: 0 (1d4-3) Acid damage.

Bonus Actions

Exploration Pheromones. The Swarm deposits pheromones directly under itself until the beginning of it's next turn. Ants which come in contact with the Pheromones know that an Ant has already explored that area. Pheromones the Ant lays have a 5% chance of evaporating at the end of each hour within any given 1 inch Cube.

Food Pheromones. The Swarm deposits pheromones directly under itself until the beginning of it's next turn. Ants which come in contact with the Pheromones know that the trail leads directly between the Colony and a food source. Pheromones the Swarm lays have a 5% chance of evaporating at the end of each hour within any given 1 inch Cube.

Ant, Fire

Tiny Beast, Unaligned

• Armor Class 11 (dexterous)
• Hit Points 2 (1d4)
• Speed 10 ft., climb 10 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
1(-5)	13(+1)	11(+0)	1(-5)	7(-2)	1(-5)

• Saving Throws Con +2, Cha -3
• Skills Investigation -3, Nature -1, Survival +2
• Condition Immunities Deafened
• Senses Tremorsense 15 ft., Passive Perception 8
• Time Active Any time
• Temperament Territorial
• Languages —
• Challenge 0 (0 XP)

Deaf. The Ant has no sense of hearing, and is always considered Deafened.

Fearless. The Ant has Advantage on Checks and Saves to resist being Frightened.

Hold Breath. The Ant can hold it's breath up to 6 hours.

Impossibly Strong. The Ant can lift 10 times it's own weight (~1/10 of a gram).

Spider Climb. The Ant can Climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an Ability Check.

Actions

Multiattack. The Ant makes one Bite and one Sting attack.

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 0 (1d20-19) Piercing damage.

Sting. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 0 (1d20-19) Poison damage.

Bonus Actions

Exploration Pheromones. The Ant deposits pheromones directly under it's body until the beginning of it's next turn. Ants which come in contact with the Pheromones know that an Ant has already explored that area. Pheromones the Ant lays have a 10% chance of evaporating at the end of each minute within any given 1 inch Cube.

Food Pheromones. The Ant deposits pheromones directly under it's body until the beginning of it's next turn. Ants which come in contact with the Pheromones know that the trail leads directly between the Colony and a food source. Pheromones the Ant lays have a 10% chance of evaporating at the end of each minute within any given 1 inch Cube.

Swarm of Fire Ants

Medium Swarm of Tiny Beasts, Unaligned

• Armor Class 11 (dexterous)
• Hit Points 22 (5d8)
• Speed 5 ft., burrow 1 inch, climb 5 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
2(-4)	13(+1)	11(+0)	1(-5)	7(-2)	2(-4)

• Saving Throws Con +2, Cha -2
• Skills Investigation -3, Nature -1, Survival +2
• Damage Resistances Bludgeoning, Piercing, Slashing
• Condition Immunities Paralyzed, Prone, Restrained, Stunned
• Senses Tremorsense 15 ft., Passive Perception 8
• Time Active Any time
• Temperament Passive
• Languages —
• Challenge 3 (700 XP)

Damage Transfer. While occupying another Creature's space, the Swarm takes only half the damage dealt to it, (rounded down,) and the other Creature takes the other half.

Deaf. The Swarm has no sense of hearing, and is always considered Deafened.

Fearless. The Swarm has Advantage on Checks and Saves to resist being Frightened.

Hold Breath. The Swarm can hold it's breath up to 6 hours.

Impossibly Strong. The Swarm can lift 50 times it's own weight (~1/10 pound).

Raft. Over the course of 7 (2d6) minutes, the Swarm creates a raft of sorts out of it's own members as many of the Drones bite each other's legs. When the Swarm does so, it's current & Total Hit Points are halved.

Spider Climb. The Swarm can Climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an Ability Check.

Swarm. The Swarm can occupy another Creature's space and vice versa, and the Swarm can move through any opening large enough for a Fire Ant by Squeezing. The Swarm can't regain Hit Points or gain Temporary hit Points.

Actions

Multiattack. The Swarm makes one Bites and one Stings attack.

Bites. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 0 ft., one target in the Swarm's space. Hit: 10 (4d4) Piercing damage, or 5 (2d4) Piercing damage if the Swarm has half it's total Hit Points or fewer remaining.

Stings. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 0 ft., one target in the Swarm's space. Hit: 1 (1d2) Poison damage, or 0 (1d2-1) Poison damage if the Swarm has half it's total Hit Points or fewer remaining.

Bonus Actions

Exploration Pheromones. The Swarm deposits pheromones directly under itself until the beginning of it's next turn. Ants which come in contact with the Pheromones know that an Ant has already explored that area. Pheromones the Ant lays have a 5% chance of evaporating at the end of each hour within any given 1 inch Cube.

Food Pheromones. The Swarm deposits pheromones directly under itself until the beginning of it's next turn. Ants which come in contact with the Pheromones know that the trail leads directly between the Colony and a food source. Pheromones the Swarm lays have a 5% chance of evaporating at the end of each hour within any given 1 inch Cube.

Ant, Fire {Dread}

Medium Monstrosity, Unaligned

• Armor Class 14 (natural armor)
• Hit Points 13 (2d8+4)
• Speed 35 ft., burrow 1 ft., climb 35 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
21(+5)	13(+1)	15(+2)	1(-5)	7(-2)	5(-3)

• Saving Throws Con +4, Cha -1
• Skills Athletics +7, Intimidation +1, Investigation -3, Nature -1, Survival +2
• Damage Resistances Cold, Radiant
• Damage Immunities Fire
• Condition Immunities Frightened
• Senses Tremorsense 30 ft., Passive Perception 8
• Time Active Any time
• Temperament Aggressive
• Languages —
• Challenge 1 (200 XP)

Fearless. The Ant cannot be Frightened.

Flame Aura. A Creature which touches the Ant or hits it with a Melee Attack while within 5 ft. of it receives 2 (1d4) Fire damage (already factored into attacks). The Ant sheds Bright Light for 10 ft. and Dim Light for an additional 10 ft.

Hold Breath. The Ant can hold it's breath up to 6 hours.

Impossibly Strong. The Ant can lift 10 times it's own weight (2,000 pounds/1 ton).

Spider Climb. The Ant can Climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an Ability Check.

Vulnerability. The Ant takes 7 (2d6) Acid damage if it's flames would be snuffed out, such as when doused in water.

Actions

Multiattack. The Ant makes one Bite and one Sting attack.

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d4+5) Piercing + 2 (1d4) Fire damage and the Ant can Grapple (escape DC 17) the Target as part of the attack.

Sting. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 1 (1d2) Piercing + 4 (1d4+2) Poison + 2 (1d4) Fire damage.

Bonus Actions

Exploration Pheromones. The Ant deposits pheromones directly under it's body until the beginning of it's next turn. Ants which come in contact with the Pheromones know that an Ant has already explored that area. Pheromones the Ant lays have a 10% chance of evaporating at the end of each hour within any given 5 ft. Cube.

Food Pheromones. The Ant deposits pheromones directly under it's body until the beginning of it's next turn. Ants which come in contact with the Pheromones know that the trail leads directly between the Colony and a food source. Pheromones the Ant lays have a 10% chance of evaporating at the end of each hour within any given 5 ft. Cube.

Swarm of Dread Fire Ants

Huge Swarm of Medium Beasts, Unaligned

• Armor Class 14 (natural armor)
• Hit Points 95 (10d12+30)
• Speed 35 ft., burrow 15 ft., climb 35 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
22(+6)	13(+1)	16(+3)	1(-5)	7(-2)	7(-2)

• Saving Throws Con +5, Cha +0
• Skills Athletics +8, Intimidation +1, Investigation -3, Nature -1, Survival +2
• Damage Resistances Bludgeoning, Cold, Piercing, Radiant, Slashing
• Damage Immunities Fire
• Condition Immunities Frightened, Paralyzed, Prone, Restrained, Stunned
• Senses Tremorsense 30 ft., Passive Perception 8
• Time Active Any time
• Temperament Passive, Territorial
• Languages —
• Challenge 5 (1,800 XP)

Fearless. The Swarm cannot be Frightened.

Flame Aura. A Creature which touches the Swarm or hits it with a Melee Attack while within 5 ft. of it receives 2 (1d4) Fire damage (already factored into attacks). The Swarm sheds Bright Light for 30 ft. and Dim Light for an additional 30 ft.

Hold Breath. The Swarm can hold it's breath up to 6 hours.

Impossibly Strong. The Swarm can lift 10 times it's own weight (36,000 pounds/18 tons).

Raft. Over the course of 7 (2d6) minutes, the Swarm creates a raft of sorts out of it's own members as many of the Drones bite each other's legs. When the Swarm does so, it's current & Total Hit Points are halved.

Spider Climb. The Swarm can Climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an Ability Check.

Swarm. The Swarm can occupy another Creature's space and vice versa, and the Swarm can move through any opening large enough for a Dread Fire Ant by Squeezing. The Swarm can't regain Hit Points or gain Temporary hit Points.

Vulnerability. The Swarm receives 63 (6d20) Acid damage when it's flames would be snuffed out, such as when doused in water.

Actions

Multiattack. The Swarm makes one Bites and one Stings attack.

Bites. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 0 ft., one target in the Swarm's space. Hit: 28 (8d6) Piercing damage, or 14 (4d6) Piercing damage if the Swarm has half it's total Hit Points or fewer remaining and the Target must succeed on either a DC 18 Strength or Dexterity Saving Throw or becoming Grappled & Restrained.

Stings. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 0 ft., one target in the Swarm's space. Hit: 5 (2d4) Piercing + 14 (4d6) Poison + 5 (2d4) Fire damage, or 2 (1d4) Piercing + 7 (2d6) Poison + 5 (2d4) Fire damage if the Swarm has half it's total Hit Points or fewer remaining.

Bonus Actions

Exploration Pheromones. The Swarm deposits pheromones directly under itself until the beginning of it's next turn. Ants which come in contact with the Pheromones know that an Ant has already explored that area. Pheromones the Swarm lays have a 5% chance of evaporating at the end of each hour within any given 5 ft. Cube.

Food Pheromones. The Swarm deposits pheromones directly under itself until the beginning of it's next turn. Ants which come in contact with the Pheromones know that the trail leads directly between the Colony and a food source. Pheromones the Swarm lays have a 5% chance of evaporating at the end of each hour within any given 5 ft. Cube.

Antlion

Tiny Beast, Unaligned

• Armor Class 12 (dexterous)
• Hit Points 1 (1d2)
• Speed 1 ft., burrow 1/8th inch, climb 1 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
1(-5)	10(+0)	10(+0)	1(-5)	6(-2)	1(-5)

• Senses Tremorsense 5 ft., Passive Perception 8
• Time Active Any time
• Temperament Passive
• Languages —
• Challenge 0 (0 XP)

Desert Camouflage. The Antlion has Advantage on Checks & Saves to hide in sandy environments.

Lion's Den. The Antlion digs a 3 inch cone over the course of 25 (10d4) minutes, and buries itself in the center. Tiny or Smaller Creatures inside the pit must succeed on a DC 15 Dexterity (Survival) check each time they attempt to move inside the pit, or be dragged the same amount of feet they intended to move towards the center & fall Prone. The pit is Difficult Terrain.

Actions

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, reach 1/8th ft., one target. Hit: 0 (1d12-11) Piercing + 0 (1d20-19) Poison damage.

Spray Sand. The Antlion kicks up a wave of sand, Targeting a Creature inside it's pit. The Creature has Disadvantage on Checks & Saves to resist falling into the Pit until the beginning of the Antlion's next turn.

Antlion {Dire}

Large Beast, Unaligned

• Armor Class 12 (dexterous)
• Hit Points 1 (3d10)
• Speed 1 ft., burrow 1/8th inch, climb 1 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
16(+3)	10(+0)	13(+1)	1(-5)	6(-2)	1(-5)

• Skills Athletics +5, Perception +0, Stealth +5
• Senses Tremorsense 60 ft., Passive Perception 10
• Time Active Any time
• Temperament Passive
• Languages —
• Challenge 2 (450 XP)

Desert Camouflage. The Antlion has Advantage on Checks & Saves to hide in sandy environments.

Lion's Den. The Antlion digs a 60 ft. cone over the course of 25 (10d4) minutes, and buries itself in the center. Creatures inside the pit must succeed on a DC 15 Dexterity (Survival) check each time they attempt to move inside the pit, or be dragged the same amount of feet they intended to move towards the center & fall Prone. The pit is Difficult Terrain.

Actions

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (1d12+3) Piercing + 4 (1d8) Poison damage, and Grapples (escape DC 15) the Target. The Antlion can only have one Target Grappled in this way at a time, and can take no other Action but to make Bite attacks against the Target during that time.

Spray Sand. The Antlion kicks up a wave of sand, Targeting a one quarter section of the pit's walls. Creatures on that section have Disadvantage on Checks & Saves to resist falling into the Pit until the beginning of the Antlion's next turn, and must succeed on a DC 10 Constitution Saving Throw or become Blinded by the sand for the next 3 rounds. Creatures blinded in this way can reattempt the Save at the end of each round, ending their Blindness on a success.

Ape, Gorilla

Medium Beast, Unaligned

• Armor Class 12 (dexterous)
• Hit Points 13 (2d8+4)
• Speed 30 ft., climb 30 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
17(+3)	14(+2)	14(+2)	6(-2)	12(+1)	8(-1)

• Skills Athletics +5, Intimidation +1
• Senses Passive Perception 11
• Time Active Day
• Temperament All Bluster, Territorial
• Languages —
• Challenge 1 (200 XP)

Charge. If the Gorilla moves at least 20 ft. straight toward a Target and then successfully hits it with a Fist attack on the same turn, the Target takes an extra 1 (1d2) Bludgeoning damage and must succeed on a DC 15 Strength Saving Throw or be knocked Prone.

Powerful. The Gorilla can lift 10 times it's own weight (4,000 pounds/2 tons)

Relentless. (1/Day) If the Gorilla would take 10 damage or less that would reduce it to 0 Hit Points, it is instead reduced to 1 Hit Point.

Actions

Multiattack. The Ape makes two Fist attacks.

Fist. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6+3) Bludgeoning damage.

Rock. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range 10/40 ft., one target. Hit: 3 (1d2+2) Bludgeoning damage.

Bonus Actions

Trample. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 0 ft., one Prone target. Hit: 5 (1d6+2) Bludgeoning damage. The Gorilla cannot Trample a Target without a 10 ft. running start and moving 10 ft. past the Target's space.

Ape, Gigantopithecus

Large Beast, Unaligned

• Armor Class 12 (thick hide)
• Hit Points 15 (2d10+4)
• Speed 40 ft., climb 30 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
19(+4)	14(+2)	15(+2)	6(-2)	12(+1)	8(-1)

• Skills Athletics +5, Intimidation +1, Perception +2
• Senses Passive Perception 11
• Time Active Day
• Temperament Skittish, Aggressive
• Languages —
• Challenge 1 (200 XP)

Charge. If the Gigantopithecus moves at least 20 ft. straight toward a Target and then successfully hits it with a Fist attack on the same turn, the Target takes an extra 1 (1d2) Bludgeoning damage and must succeed on a DC 16 Strength Saving Throw or be knocked Prone.

Powerful. The Gigantopithecus can lift 10 times it's own weight (10,000 pounds/5 tons)

Actions

Multiattack. The Gigantopithecus makes two Fist attacks.

Fist. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6+4) Bludgeoning damage.

Rock. Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, range 25/50 ft., one target. Hit: 3 (1d2+4) Bludgeoning damage.

Bonus Actions

Trample. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 0 ft., one Prone target. Hit: 5 (1d6+2) Bludgeoning damage. The Gorilla cannot Trample a Target without a 10 ft. running start and moving 10 ft. past the Target's space.

Ape, Sasquatch

Large Beast/Humanoid, Unaligned

• Armor Class 12 (thick hide)
• Hit Points 15 (2d10+4)
• Speed 40 ft., climb 30 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
19(+4)	11(+0)	15(+2)	6(-2)	12(+1)	16(+3)

• Saving Throws Str +7, Dex +3, Cha +6
• Skills Athletics +5, Nature +4, Perception +2, Stealth +6, Survival +4
• Senses Blindsight 60 ft., Passive Perception 11
• Time Active Day
• Temperament Skittish
• Languages Sasquatch
• Challenge 2 (450 XP)

Big Feet. The Sasquatch ignores Difficult Terrain caused by Forest or Mountainous terrain.

Duality. The Sasquatch is simultaneously both a Beast and Humanoid.

Overlooked. The Sasquatch can attempt to Hide even when it's are only lightly obscured by foliage, heavy rain, falling snow, mist and other natural phenomena. In addition, Spells or other Magical effects meant to detect the Sasquatch have a 50% chance of failing when they would otherwise succeed.

Powerful. The Sasquatch can lift 10 times it's own weight (10,000 pounds/5 tons)

Actions

Multiattack. The Sasquatch makes either two Fist attacks, or one Branch & one Fist attack.

Branch. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (2d4+4) Bludgeoning damage.

Fist. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6+4) Bludgeoning damage.

Rock. Ranged Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, range 60/120 ft., one target. Hit: 3 (1d2+4) Bludgeoning damage.

Ape {Dire}

Huge Beast, Unaligned

• Armor Class 12 (thick hide)
• Hit Points 157 (14d12+60)
• Speed 40 ft., climb 40 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
23(+6)	14(+2)	18(+4)	6(-2)	12(+1)	9(-1)

• Skills Athletics +9, Perception +4
• Senses Passive Perception 14
• Time Active Day, Twilight
• Temperament All Bluster, Territorial
• Languages —
• Challenge 7 (2,900 XP)

Actions

Multiattack. The Ape makes two Fist attacks.

Boulder. Ranged Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, range 50/100 ft., one target. Hit: 30 (7d6+6) Bludgeoning damage.

Fist. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 22 (3d10+6) Bludgeoning damage.

Arcanamite

Tiny Monstrosity, Unaligned

• Armor Class 10 (dexterous)
• Hit Points 1 (1d2)
• Speed 1 ft., burrow 1/4 inch, climb 1 ft., fly 20 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
1(-5)	12(+1)	9(-1)	1(-5)	7(-2)	1(-5)

• Senses Tremorsense 5 ft., Passive Perception 10
• Time Active Any time
• Temperament Skittish
• Languages —
• Challenge 0 (0 XP)

Consume Magic. The Arcanamite is unaffected by Magical effects or attacks.

Glow. While the Arcanamite is moving, it dimly glow sapphire blue.

Invisibility. While motionless, the Arcanamite is Invisible.

Quench Magic. When the Arcanamite touches a minor magical effect, such as that created by an Alchemical or Magical object, it ceases to function correctly, if at all. If the effect is being generated by a Creature, the affected Creature must attempt a Saving Throw using it's Spellcasting Modifier or other relevant modifier. The DC is 10. If the affect Target is an Object, it must attempt a Constitution or Charisma Saving Throw (determined by the DM). Affected Targets which fail the Save have their effect ceases to function correctly, as determined by the DM.

Spider Climb. The Arcanamite can Climb horizontal and vertical surfaces without needing to make an Ability Check.

Actions

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +0 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 0 (1d20-19) Piercing damage.

Swarm of Arcanamites

Medium Swarm of Tiny Monstrosities, Unaligned

• Armor Class 12 (dexterous)
• Hit Points 22 (5d8)
• Speed 1 ft., burrow 5 ft., climb 1 ft., fly 20 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
3(-4)	13(+1)	11(+0)	1(-5)	7(-2)	3(-4)

• Damage Resistances Bludgeoning, Piercing, Slashing
• Condition Immunities Paralyzed, Prone, Restrained, Stunned
• Senses Blindsight 10 ft., Passive Perception 8
• Time Active Any time
• Temperament Skittish
• Languages —
• Challenge 4 (1,100 XP)

Consume Magic. The Swarm is unaffected by Magical effects or attacks.

Damage Transfer. While occupying another Creature's space, the Swarm takes only half the damage dealt to it, (rounded down,) and the other Creature takes the other half.

Glow. While the Swarm is moving, it dimly glow sapphire blue.

Invisibility. While motionless, the Swarm is Invisible.

Quench Magic. When the Swarm touches a magical effect, such as that created by a Rare Magical object, it ceases to function correctly, if at all. If the effect is being generated by a Creature, the affected Creature must attempt a Saving Throw using it's Spellcasting Modifier or other relevant modifier. The DC is 17. If the affect Target fails, the effect ceases to function correctly, if at all.

Spider Climb. The Swarm can Climb horizontal and vertical surfaces without needing to make an Ability Check.

Swarm. The Swarm can occupy another Creature's space and vice versa, and the Swarm can move through any opening large enough for an Arcanamite by Squeezing. The Swarm can't regain Hit Points or gain Temporary hit Points.

Actions

Bites. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 0 ft., one target in the Swarm's space. Hit: 10 (4d4) Piercing damage, or 5 (2d4) Piercing damage if the Swarm has half it's total Hit Points or fewer remaining.

Archaeopteryx

Tiny Beast, Unaligned

• Armor Class 13 (dexterous)
• Hit Points 1 (1d4-1)
• Speed 20 ft., climb 15 ft., fly 40 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
3(-4)	13(+1)	8(-1)	3(-4)	12(+1)	4(-3)

• Skills Perception +3, Stealth +3
• Senses Passive Perception 13
• Time Active Twilight, Any time
• Temperament
• Languages —
• Challenge 0 (10 XP)

Poor Flier. The Archaeopteryx cannot fly upwards at greater than a 45° angle, and cannot hover. The Archaeopteryx can glide continuously, but cannot actively fly for more than 2 total rounds each time it takes to the air.

Actions

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 0 (1d2-1) Piercing damage.

Armadillo, Archaic

Large Beast, Unaligned

• Armor Class 19 (natural armor)
• Hit Points 65 (10d10+10)
• Speed 10 ft., burrow 4 inches

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
17(+3)	8(-1)	13(+1)	2(-4)	10(+0)	5(-3)

• Saving Throws Str +5, Wis +2
• Skills Stealth +1
• Damage Resistances Bludgeoning, Slashing, Piercing
• Condition Immunities
• Senses Passive Perception
• Time Active Day
• Temperament Passive
• Languages —
• Challenge

Nearly Blind. The Gylptodon has Disadvantage on Perception checks relying on sight.

Stable. Whenever an effect would knock the Gylptodon Prone, the Gylptodon can attempt a DC 10 Constitution Saving Throw to avoid being knocked Prone, landing Prone on it's back on a failure. When attempting to stand up during a Turn, the Gylptodon cannot use it's movement for that Turn and must succeed on a DC 10 Dexterity Check to stand up.

Actions

Multiattack. The Gylptodon makes both a Bite and a Ram attack.

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +1 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 2 (1d6-1) Piercing damage.

Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +1 to hit, reach 5 ft., one Prone target. Hit: 2 (1d6-1) Slashing damage.

Ram. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 1 (1d2) Bludgeoning damage, and the Target must succeed on either a DC 13 Strength or Dexterity Saving Throw, or be knocked Prone.

Tail. Melee Weapon Attack: -1 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 2 (1d6-1) Bludgeoning + 1 (1d2) Piercing damage.

Bonus Actions

Trample. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 0 ft., one Prone target. Hit: 5 (1d8+1) Bludgeoning + 2 (1d6-1) Slashing damage. The Gylptodon cannot Trample a Target without a 5 ft. running start and moving 10 ft. past the Target's space.

Note: Gylptodon Leather Armor

Through carefully skinning, tanning & working the leather beneath the Gylptodon's many scales, it is possible to create Studded Leather Armor which grants the wearer an AC of 13 + their Dexterity modifier. It is, however, far less sturdy in the long run, and must be oiled daily to prevent the scales from loosening & falling off prematurely.

Assassin Vine

Large plant, Unaligned

• Armor Class 13 (tough fibers)
• Hit Points 85 (10d10+30)
• Speed 5 ft., climb 5 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
18(+4)	10(+0)	16(+3)	1(-5)	10(+0)	1(-5)

• Damage Resistances Cold, Fire
• Damage Immunities
• Condition Immunities Blinded, Deafened, Exhuasted, Prone
• Senses Blindsight 30 ft., Passive Perception 10
• Time Active Any Time
• Temperament Aggressive
• Languages —
• Challenge 3 (700 XP)

False Appearance. While the Vine remains motionless, it is indistinguishable from a normal plant.

Actions

Constrict. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 20 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6+4) Bludgeoning damage and the Target is Grappled (escape DC 14). Until this Grapple ends the Target is Restrained and receives 21 (6d6) Poison damage at the start of each of it's turns. The Vine can't Constrict more than one Target at a time.

*Entangling Vines. The Vine can animate normal vines and roots on the ground in a 15 ft. square within 30 ft. of it, turning that area into Difficult Terrain. A Creature in that area when the effect begins must succeed on a DC 13 Strength Saving Throw or be Restrained by entangling vegetation. Creatures Restrained by the plants can use it's action to make a DC 13 Strength (Athletics) check, freeing itself on a success. The effect ends after 1 minute or whenthe Assassin Vine dies or uses Entangling Vines again.

Aurochs

Large Beast, Unaligned

• Armor Class 11 (thick hide)
• Hit Points 38 (4d10+16)
• Speed 50 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
20(+5)	10(+0)	19(+4)	1(-5)	12(+1)	5(-3)

• Senses Passive Perception 11
• Time Active Day
• Temperament Passive, Territorial
• Languages —
• Challenge 3 (700 XP)

Fearless. The Aurochs has Advantage on Checks and Saves to resist being Frightened.

Trampling Charge. If the Aurochs moves at least 20 ft. straight toward a Target and then successfully hits it with a Gore attack on the same turn, the Target takes an extra 9 (2d8) Piercing damage and must succeed on a DC 15 Strength Saving Throw or be knocked Prone.

Actions

Gore. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (2d8+5) Piercing damage.

Hoof. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d4+5) Bludgeoning damage.

Bonus Actions

Trample. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 0 ft., one Prone target. Hit: 8 (1d8+4) Bludgeoning damage. The Aurochs cannot Trample a Target without a 5 ft. running start and moving 5 ft. past the Target's space.

Aurumvorax

Medium Monstrosity, Neutral

• Armor Class 15 (dexterous)
• Hit Points 105 (14d6+56)
• Speed 35 ft., burrow 20 ft., swim 0 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
21(+5)	18(+4)	18(+4)	2(-4)	13(+1)	16(+3)

• Skills Athletics +8, Perception +4
• Saving Throws Con +6
• Damage Resistances Fire, Piercing, Slashing
• Damage Immunities Poison
• Condition Immunities Poisoned
• Senses Blindsight 10 ft., Darkvision 60 ft., Passive Perception 11
• Time Active Any time
• Temperament Aggressive, Territorial
• Languages Anger
• Challenge 8 (3,900 XP)

Gilded Sniffer. The Aurumvorax has Advantage on Perception Checks that rely on smell, and always knows the location of gold within 200 ft. of itself because of it's sense of smell. It's Blindsight functions using it's sense of smell.

Gold Fever. When the Aurumvorax can smell gold, it deals Critical Hits when it rolls either a natural 19 or 20 during an Attack Roll, and it can use it's Bonus Action to Dash towards the source of the scent, or to make a Bite Attack.

Onslaught of Limbs. The Aurumvorax has Advantage on Checks & Saves related to Grappling.

Actions

Multiattack. The Aurumvorax makes four Claw attacks.

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d6+5) Piercing damage, and the Aurumvorax can Grapple the Target as part of the attack.

Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d6+5) Slashing damage.

Axe Beak

Large Beast, Unaligned

• Armor Class 11 (thick hide)
• Hit Points 19 (3d10+3)
• Speed 50 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
14(+2)	12(+1)	12(+1)	2(-4)	10(+0)	5(-3)

• Senses Passive Perception 10
• Time Active Day
• Temperament Passive, Territorial
• Languages —
• Challenge 1/4 (50 XP)

Bird lungs. The Axe Beak is acclimated to high altitude, including elevations above 20,000 feet.

Actions

Beak. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d8+2) Slashing damage.

Badger

Tiny Beast, Unaligned

• Armor Class 10 (thick hide)
• Hit Points 3 (1d4+1)
• Speed 20 ft., burrow 5 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
4(-3)	11(+0)	12(+1)	2(-4)	12(+1)	6(-2)

• Senses Darkvision 30 ft., Passive Perception 11
• Time Active Night (twilight in winter)
• Temperament Territorial
• Languages Hufflepuff
• Challenge 0 (0 XP)

Guts. The Badger has Advantage on Checks and Saves to resist being Frightened.

Hibernator. The Badger sleeps most of winter, emerging only every other day to find food.

Keen Smell. The Badger has Advantage on Perception Checks that rely on smell.

Actions

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 1 Piercing damage.

Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 1 (1d2) Slashing damage.

Badger {Dire}

Medium Beast, Unaligned

• Armor Class 11 (thick hide)
• Hit Points 13 (2d8+4)
• Speed 30 ft., burrow 10 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
13(+1)	10(+0)	15(+2)	2(-4)	12(+1)	9(-1)

• Senses Darkvision 30 ft., Passive Perception 11
• Time Active Night (twilight in winter)
• Temperament Aggressive
• Languages Hufflepuff
• Challenge 1/4 (50 XP)

Guts. The Badger has Advantage on Checks and Saves to resist being Frightened.

Hibernator. The Badger sleeps most of winter, emerging only every other day to find food.

Keen Smell. The Badger has Advantage on Perception Checks that rely on smell.

Actions

Multiattack. The Badger makes two attacks: one with it's Bite and one with it's Claws.

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d6+1) Piercing damage.

Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (2d4+1) Slashing damage.

Badger, Honey

Tiny Celestial, Neutral

• Armor Class 12 (dexterous)
• Hit Points 15 (4d6+1)
• Speed 35 ft., burrow 5 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
7(-2)	11(+0)	12(+1)	2(-4)	14(+2)	10(+0)

• Saving Throws Str +0, Con +3
• Damage Vulnerabilities Are you kidding?
• Damage Resistances Bludgeoning, Poison
• Damage Immunities Emotional
• Condition Immunities Charmed, Frightened, Poisoned
• Senses Darkvision 30 ft., Passive Perception 12
• Time Active Any time
• Temperament Aggressive
• Languages Anger
• Challenge 1 (200 XP)

Honey Badger Don't Care. The Honey Badger deals double damage to Beasts.

Keen Smell. The Honey Badger has Advantage on Perception Checks that rely on smell.

Loose Skin. The Honey Badger cannot be Grappled for more than 1 turn by 1 attacker.

Relentless. (1/Day) If the Honey Badger would take 10 damage or less that would reduce it to 0 Hit Points, it is instead reduced to 1 Hit Point.

Sweet Sustenance. (1/Day) The first time each the Honey Badger eats honey, if the Honey Badger's Relentless ability has already been expended, it can use the ability as if it had not.

Actions

Multiattack. The Honey Badger makes two attacks: one with it's Bite and one with it's Claws.

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 3 (1d6) Piercing damage.

Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 2 (1d4) Slashing damage.

Stench. (1/Day) The Honey Badger sprays a foul mist. Creatures within 10 ft. of the Honey Badger must make a DC 10 Constitution Saving Throw, becoming Poisoned until the start of it's next turn. If a Target has Advantage on Perception Checks which rely on Smell, it rolls with Disadvantage. On a successful Save, the Target is immune to the Honey Badger's Stench for the next 24 hours.

Badger, Honey {Dire}

Large Celestial, Neutral

• Armor Class 14 (dexterous)
• Hit Points 65 (5d10+10)
• Speed 35 ft., burrow 5 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
15(+2)	12(+1)	15(+2)	2(-4)	16(+3)	16(+3)

• Saving Throws Str +5, Con +5
• Skills Str +5, Con +5
• Damage Vulnerabilities You're not funny
• Damage Resistances Bludgeoning, Poison, Psychic
• Damage Immunities Emotional
• Condition Immunities Charmed, Frightened, Poisoned
• Senses Darkvision 30 ft., Passive Perception 13
• Time Active Any time
• Temperament Aggressive
• Languages EXTREME ANGER
• Challenge 3 (700 XP)

Honey Badger Don't Care. The Honey Badger deals double damage to Beasts and Monstrosities.

Keen Smell. The Honey Badger has Advantage on Perception Checks that rely on smell.

Loose Skin. The Honey Badger cannot be Grappled for more than 1 turn by 1 attacker.

Relentless. (1/Day) If the Honey Badger would take any damage that would reduce it to 0 Hit Points, it is instead reduced to 1 Hit Point.

Sweet Sustenance. (3/Day) If the Honey Badger eats honey, the Honey Badger can choose to gain 1d6 Temporary Hit Points, and if the Honey Badger's Relentless ability has already been expended, it can also use the ability as if it had not.

Actions

Multiattack. The Honey Badger makes two attacks: one with it's Bite and one with it's Claws.

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d10) Piercing damage.

Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (2d4+1) Slashing damage.

Stench. (1/Day) The Honey Badger sprays a foul mist. Creatures within 20 ft. of the Honey Badger must make a Constitution Saving Throw (DC 13) or be Stunned for 5 Rounds. If a Target has Advantage on Perception checks which rely on Smell, it rolls with Disadvantage. A Target can reattempt the Save at the start of each of their turns. Dire Honey Badgers are immune to their own and other Badger's Stench.

Banderhobb

Large Construct/Monstrosity, Neutral Evil

• Armor Class 15 (thick hide)
• Hit Points 105 (10d10+50)
• Speed 30 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
20(+5)	12(+1)	20(+5)	11(+0)	14(+2)	8(-1)

• Saving Throws Con +8
• Skills Athletics +8, Stealth +7
• Damage Vulnerabilities Radiant
• Damage Resistances Non-Magical, Non-Silvered Damage; Cold, Fire, Lightning, Poison
• Damage Immunities Necrotic
• Condition Immunities Charmed, Frightened
• Senses Lowlight Vision, Darkvision 120 ft., Passive Perception 12
• Time Active Any time, Night
• Temperament Aggressive
• Languages —
• Challenge 10 (5,900 XP)

Acrid & Necrosis Absorption. Whenever the Banderhobb is subjected to Acid or Necrotic damage, it takes no Damage and instead regains a number of Hit Points equal to the Necrotic damage dealt.

Amphibious. The Banderhobb can breathe air and water.

Defiant. The Banderhobb is immune to the Charmed and Frightened Conditions.

Resonant Connection. If the Banderhobb has even a tiny piece of a Creature or an Object in its possession, such as a lock of hair or a splinter of wood, it knows the most direct route to that Creature or Object if it is within 1 mile of the Banderhobb.

Unthinkable Anatomy. The Banderhobb is simultaneously a Construct and a Monstrosity.

Actions

Tongue. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (3d10) Necrotic damage, and the Target must succeed on a DC 18 Strength (Athletics) Check or be pulled to within 5 ft. of the Banderhobb, allowing the Banderhobb to make a Bite Attack as a Bonus Action against it.

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 22 (5d6+5) Piercing damage, and if the Target is Large or smaller, it is Grappled (escape DC 18). Until this Grapple ends, the Banderhobb can't use it's Bite or Tongue Attacks against another Target.

Swallow. The Banderhobb makes a Bite Attack against a Medium or smaller Target is is Grappling. If it is successful, the Target is also Swallowed, ending the Grapple. Swallowed Targets have Full Cover against Attacks & other effects outside the Banderhobb, are both Blinded & Restrained, and receive 16 (3d10) Necrotic damage at the beginning of each of the Banderhobb's Turns. A Creature reduced ot 0 Hit Points in this way stops taking Necrotic Damage and becomes Stable.

The Banderhobb can only have one Medium Target, or alternatively two Small Targets and/or any number of Tiny Targets swallowed at a time. While not Incapacitated, the Banderhobb can regurgitate a Target as a Bonus Action, causing it to exit Prone. If the Banderhobb dies, a Swallowed Target is no longer Restrained by it and can escape from the corpse by using 5 ft. of movement, exiting Prone.

Bonus Actions

Shadow Stealth. While in Dim Light or Darkness, the Banderhobb takes the Hide Action.

Shadow Step. The Banderhobb magically teleports up to 60 ft. to a Large or larger area of Dim Light or Darkness which it can see. This doesn't provoke Opportunity Attacks.

Bat, Common

Tiny Beast, Unaligned

• Armor Class 12 (dexterous)
• Hit Points 1 (1d2)
• Speed 5 ft., fly 35 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
2(-4)	15(+2)	8(-1)	2(-4)	12(+1)	4(-3)

• Senses Blindsight 30 ft., Passive Perception 11
• Time Active Night
• Temperament Skittish
• Languages —
• Challenge 0 (10 XP)

Blind as a Bat. The Bat has Disadvantage on Perception checks relying on sight.

Echolocation. The Bat's Blindsight relies on hearing, and can't use it's Blindsight while Deafened.

Flyby. The Bat doesn't provoke Opportunity Attacks when it Flies out of reach.

Keen Hearing. The Bat has Advantage on Perception checks that rely on hearing.

Actions

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +0 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 0 (1d12-11) Piercing damage.

Swarm of Common Bats

Medium Swarm of Tiny Beasts, Unaligned

• Armor Class 12 (dexterous)
• Hit Points 22 (5d8)
• Speed 5 ft., fly 35 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
5(-3)	15(+2)	10(+0)	2(-4)	12(+1)	6(-2)

• Damage Resistances Bludgeoning, Piercing, Slashing
• Condition Immunities Paralyzed, Prone, Restrained, Stunned
• Senses Blindsight 60 ft., Passive Perception 11
• Time Active Night
• Temperament Skittish
• Languages —
• Challenge 1/4 (50 XP)

Blind as a Bat. The Bat has Disadvantage on Perception checks relying on sight.

Echolocation. The Swarm's Blindsight relies on hearing, and can't use it's Blindsight while Deafened.

Keen Hearing. The Swarm has Advantage on Perception checks that rely on hearing.

Swarm. The Swarm can occupy another Creature's space and vice versa, and the Swarm can move through any opening large enough for a Common Bat by Squeezing. The Swarm can't regain Hit Points or gain Temporary hit Points.

Actions

Bites. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 0 ft., one target in the Swarm's space. Hit: 5 (2d4) Piercing damage, or 2 (1d4) Piercing Damage if the Swarm has half it's total Hit Points or fewer remaining.

Bat, Greater

Small Beast, Unaligned

• Armor Class 12 (dexterous)
• Hit Points 1 (1d2)
• Speed 5 ft., fly 35 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
2(-4)	15(+2)	8(-1)	2(-4)	14(+2)	5(-3)

• Senses Passive Perception 12
• Time Active Night
• Temperament Skittish
• Languages —
• Challenge 0 (10 XP)

Keen Smell. The Bat has Advantage on Perception checks that rely on smell.

Actions

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 1 (1d4-1) Piercing damage.

Swarm of Greater Bats

Large Swarm of Small Beasts, Unaligned

• Armor Class 12 (dexterous)
• Hit Points 27 (5d10)
• Speed 5 ft., fly 35 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
5(-3)	15(+2)	10(+0)	2(-4)	14(+2)	7(-2)

• Damage Resistances Bludgeoning, Piercing, Slashing
• Condition Immunities Paralyzed, Prone, Restrained, Stunned
• Senses Blindsight 60 ft., Passive Perception 11
• Time Active Night
• Temperament Aggressive
• Languages —
• Challenge 1/4 (50 XP)

Blind as a Bat. The Swarm has Disadvantage on Perception checks relying on sight.

Echolocation. The Swarm's Blindsight relies on hearing, and can't use it's Blindsight while Deafened.

Keen Hearing. The Swarm has Advantage on Perception checks that rely on hearing.

Swarm. The Swarm can occupy another Creature's space and vice versa, and the Swarm can move through any opening large enough for a Greater Bat by Squeezing. The Swarm can't regain Hit Points or gain Temporary hit Points.

Actions

Bites. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 0 ft., one target in the Swarm's space. Hit: 10 (4d4) Piercing damage, or 5 (2d4) Piercing Damage if the Swarm has half it's total Hit Points or fewer remaining.

Bat, Fruit

Small Beast, Unaligned

• Armor Class 12 (dexterous)
• Hit Points 1 (1d2)
• Speed 5 ft., fly 35 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
2(-4)	15(+2)	8(-1)	2(-4)	14(+2)	5(-3)

• Skills Deception +3
• Senses Tremorsense 10 ft., Passive Perception 12
• Time Active Night
• Temperament Aggressive, Skittish
• Languages —
• Challenge 1/4 (50 XP)

False Appearance. While motionless, the Bat is indistinguishable from ripe fruit.

*Engorge. The Fruit Bat can only consume up to 6 cups of blood at one time, and digests 1 cup each day. If it has consumed 5 or more cups of blood, it's movement speed is halved.

Heatvision. The Bat can see in the infrared spectrum, allow it to see heat, especially that created by warmblooded Creatures.

Keen Smell. The Fruit Bat has Advantage on Perception checks that rely on smell.

Actions

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 1 (1d4-1) Piercing damage.

Drain Blood. If the Bat has already Bit & is still Grappling a Target, the Bat withdraws 1/2 of a cup of blood from the Target.

Fruit Bat: Drain Blood

Your typical adult Human runs on 1.5 gallons of blood, and generally dies after losing 2/3rds of it. Therefore, a single Fruit Bat can kill a Human after 16 rounds, and sucks them dry after 24. Most enemies which drain blood are deadly for this reason, but lone Fruit Bats make for a nice easy first encounter with the morbid reality.

To model this, a Player should gain 1 level of Exhaustion after every 1d2+1 turns of continuous blood loss. This is because many creatures can outlive losing the bulk of their blood on sheer metabolic momentum.

In the aftermath, your average Human naturally regains 1/8th of a gallon of blood after 4 (3d2) weeks. So, to fully recover from a 2/3rds loss you'd need about 32 weeks, or 2/3rds of a year.

For further reference a baby humanoid or House Cat contain only 1 cup of blood. Domestic Goats, 10 year olds and a Halflings have about 1 gallon in their system.

Bat {Dire}

Large Beast, Unaligned

• Armor Class 13 (dexterous)
• Hit Points 22 (4d10)
• Speed 10 ft., fly 65 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
14(+2)	16(+3)	10(+0)	3(-4)	16(+3)	8(-1)

• Senses Blindsight 120 ft., Passive Perception 13
• Time Active Night
• Temperament All Bluster
• Languages —
• Challenge 1/4 (50 XP)

Echolocation. The Bat's Blindsight relies on hearing, and can't use it's Blindsight while Deafened.

Keen Hearing. The Bat has Advantage on Perception checks that rely on hearing.

Roost. The Bat is considered Medium while it's wings are folded.

Actions

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6+2) Piercing damage.

Bear, Black

Medium Beast, Unaligned

• Armor Class 11 (thick hide)
• Hit Points 19 (3d8+6)
• Speed 40 ft., climb 30 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
15(+2)	10(+0)	14(+2)	5(-3)	12(+1)	7(-2)

• Skills Athletics +4, Perception +3
• Senses Passive Perception 13
• Time Active Twilight
• Temperament All Bluster
• Languages —
• Challenge 1/2 (100 XP)

Hibernator. The Bear sleeps most of winter, emerging only during the warmest winter days. Mid-winter female Black Bears give birth to cubs, who feed on milk until spring.

Merciless. The Bear can make a Bite attack as a Bonus Action against Prone Targets.

Superior Sense of Smell. The Bear receives an additional +2 bonus on Perception checks which use it's sense of smell, as well as has Advantage on Perception Checks which rely on smell.

Actions

Multiattack. The Bear makes two attacks: one with it's Bite and one with it's Claws.

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6+2) Piercing damage.

Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (2d4+2) Slashing damage.

Bonus Actions

Trample. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 0 ft., one Prone target. Hit: 6 (1d8+2) Bludgeoning damage. The Bear cannot Trample a Target without a 10 ft. running start and moving 10 ft. past the Target's space.

Bear, Brown

Large Beast, Unaligned

• Armor Class 11 (thick hide)
• Hit Points 30 (4d10+8)
• Speed 40 ft., climb 30 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
17(+3)	10(+0)	15(+2)	5(-3)	13(+1)	7(-2)

• Skills Athletics +6, Perception +4
• Senses Passive Perception 14
• Time Active Twilight
• Temperament Passive
• Languages —
• Challenge 2 (450 XP)

Hibernator. The Bear sleeps most of winter, emerging seldom if ever during winter. Mid-winter female Brown Bears give birth to cubs, who feed on milk until spring.

Merciless. The Bear can make a Bite attack as a Bonus Action against Prone Targets.

Stocky. The Bear is considered to be a Huge animal for the purpose of determining it's Carrying Capacity.

Superior Sense of Smell. The Bear receives an additional +3 bonus on Perception checks which use it's sense of smell, as well as has Advantage on Perception Checks which rely on smell.

Actions

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8+3) Piercing damage.

Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 2 (1d4) Slashing + 6 (1d6+3) Bludgeoning damage and the Target succeed on either a DC 16 Strength or Dexterity Saving Throw, or be knocked Prone.

Bonus Actions

Trample. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 0 ft., one Prone target. Hit: 7 (2d4+2) Bludgeoning damage. The Bear cannot Trample a Target without a 10 ft. running start and moving 10 ft. past the Target's space.

Bear, Cave

Large Beast, Unaligned

• Armor Class 12 (thick hide)
• Hit Points 42 (5d10+15)
• Speed 40 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
20(+5)	10(+0)	17(+3)	2(-4)	13(+1)	8(-1)

• Saving Throws Constitution
• Skills Athletics +8, Perception +4
• Senses Darkvision 60 ft., Passive Perception 14
• Time Active Day
• Temperament Aggressive
• Languages —
• Challenge 2 (450 XP)

Merciless. The Bear can make a Bite attack as a Bonus Action against Prone Targets.

Stocky. The Bear is considered to be a Huge animal for the purpose of determining it's Carrying Capacity.

Superior Sense of Smell. The Bear receives an additional +2 bonus on Perception checks which use it's sense of smell, as well as has Advantage on Perception Checks which rely on smell.

Actions

Multiattack. The Bear makes two attacks: one with it's Bite and one with it's Claws.

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (1d8+5) Piercing damage.

Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 3 (1d6) Slashing + 8 (1d6+5) Bludgeoning damage.

Bonus Actions

Trample. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 0 ft., one Prone target. Hit: 11 (2d8+2) Bludgeoning damage. The Bear cannot Trample a Target without a 10 ft. running start and moving 10 ft. past the Target's space.

Bear, Polar

Large Beast, Unaligned

• Armor Class 12 (thick hide)
• Hit Points 42 (5d10+15)
• Speed 40 ft., swim 30 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
21(+5)	10(+0)	16(+3)	4(-3)	13(+1)	7(-2)

• Skills Athletics +8, Perception +4
• Damage Resistances Cold
• Senses Passive Perception 15
• Time Active Day
• Temperament Passive, Territorial
• Languages —
• Challenge 2 (450 XP)

Merciless. The Bear can make a Bite attack as a Bonus Action against Prone Targets.

Overheating. In temperatures above 50°F, the Bear gains 3 Levels of Exhaustion which cannot be removed until it rests in an area 40°F or lower. For every additional Level of Exhaustion the Bear would gain in temperatures above 50°F, it gains another.

Poor Sprinter. If the Bear takes the Dash Action for 2 consecutive turns, it gains a Level of Exhaustion, and gains another Level of Exhaustion after each additional turn it continues to Dash. It can remove a Level of Exhaustion gained in this way by moving no more than half it's movement speed for 2 consecutive turns.

*Stocky. The Bear is considered to be a Huge animal for the purpose of determining it's Carrying Capacity.

Superior Sense of Smell. The Bear receives an additional +2 bonus on Perception checks which use it's sense of smell, as well as has Advantage on Perception Checks which rely on smell. In addition, the Bear can smell food or potential prey buried under 3 ft. or less of snow without impediment.

Wintering. A pregnant Polar Bear will dig a 15 by 15 ft. den at the end of fall, give birth midwinter, and remains inside the den without eating or drinking for a total of 4-8 months until the beginning of spring.

Actions

Multiattack. The Bear makes two attacks: one with it's Bite and one with it's Claws.

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (1d8+5) Piercing damage.

Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (1d6) Slashing + 8 (1d6+5) Bludgeoning damage.

Bonus Actions

Trample. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 0 ft., one Prone target. Hit: 11 (2d8+2) Bludgeoning damage. The Bear cannot Trample a Target without a 10 ft. running start and moving 10 ft. past the Target's space.

Bee

Tiny Beast, Chaotic Good

• Armor Class 11 (dexterous)
• Hit Points 1 (1d2)
• Speed 5 ft., burrow 1/8 inch, fly 30 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
1(-5)	13(+1)	9(-1)	2(-4)	10(+0)	1(-5)

• Senses Tremorsense 5 ft., Passive Perception 9
• Time Active Day
• Temperament Passive
• Languages —
• Challenge 0 (0 XP)

*Create Honey. The Bee creates 1/12th of a Teaspoon of Honey during it's lifetime, (about 3 weeks during summer,) assuming a readily available pollen source.

*Incessant Buzzing. The Bee has Disadvantage on Stealth checks while Flying, creating a buzzing noise which is audible up to 5 ft. away.

Pack Tactics. The Bee has Advantage on an Attack Roll against a Creature if at least 1 of the Bee's allies is within 5 ft. of the Targeted Creature and the ally isn't Incapacitated.

Pheromone Frenzy. When the Bee attempts to attack a Target, it alerts every other Bee within 300 ft. of itself that it has done so, and those Bees know the exact location of the Bee. The Bee has Advantage on Checks to find and track Targets which it or another Bee has attacked in the last 10 minutes.

Signal Pollen. The Bee can tell another Bee the exact location of a pollen or honey source within 500 ft. of the Hive by vibrating or waggling it's abdomen in the air, walking in a figure-eight pattern, and buzzing.

Smoke Vulnerability. Exposure to smoke from particularly smoky fires or effects (such as that created by a Fireball spell) causes the Bee to attempt a DC 14 Constitution Saving Throw, gaining 5 levels of Exhaustion on a failure, or 4 on a success. This effect persists as long as the Bee remains in the smoke, plus 1d4 rounds.

Spider Climb. The Bee can Climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an Ability Check.

Superior Sense of Smell. The Bee receives an additional +2 bonus on Perception checks which use it's sense of smell, as well as has Advantage on Perception Checks which rely on smell. Additionally, the Bee can smell the exact location of every flower within 300 ft. of it.

Wax Fabrication. The Bee can build up to 1/16th square of an inch of beeswax walls per minute (1/2 a square ft. per hr., 4 square ft./day).

Actions

Sting. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 0 (1d12-11) Piercing damage, and the Bee dies at the end of the Round.

Swarm of Bees

Medium Swarm of Tiny Beasts, Unaligned

• Armor Class 13 (dexterous)
• Hit Points 22 (5d8)
• Speed 5 ft., burrow 1/4 ft., climb 20 ft., flying 30 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
3(-4)	13(+1)	9(-1)	2(-4)	10(+0)	2(-4)

• Damage Resistances Bludgeoning, Piercing, Slashing
• Condition Immunities Paralyzed, Prone, Restrained, Stunned
• Senses Tremorsense 10 ft., Passive Perception 9
• Time Active Day
• Temperament Passive
• Languages —
• Challenge 1 (200 XP)

Create Honey. The Swarm creates 1 cup of Honey over the course of 3 weeks, assuming a readily available pollen source.

Incessant Buzzing. The Swarm has Disadvantage on Stealth checks while Flying, creating a buzzing noise which is audible up to 50 ft. away.

Pack Tactics. The Swarm has Advantage on an Attack Roll against a Creature if at least 1 of the Swarm's allies is within 5 ft. of the Targeted Creature and the ally isn't Incapacitated.

Pheromone Frenzy. When an individual Bee attempts to attack a Target, it alerts every other Bee within 300 ft. of itself that it has done so, and those Bees know the exact location of the Bee. The Swarm has Advantage on Checks to find and track Targets which it or another Bee or Swarm has attacked in the last 10 minutes.

Signal Pollen. The Bee can tell another Bee the exact location of a pollen or honey source within 500 ft. of the Hive by vibrating or waggling it's abdomen in the air, walking in a figure-eight pattern, and buzzing.

Smoke Vulnerability. Exposure to smoke from particularly smoky fires or effects (such as that created by a Fireball spell) causes the Swarm to attempt a DC 14 Constitution Saving Throw, gaining 5 levels of Exhaustion on a failure, or 4 on a success. This effect persists as long as the Swarm remains in the smoke, plus 1d4 rounds.

Spider Climb. The Bee can Climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an Ability Check.

Superior Sense of Smell. The Swarm receives an additional +2 bonus on Perception checks which use it's sense of smell, as well as has Advantage on Perception Checks which rely on smell. Additionally, the Bee can smell the exact location of every flower within 1/2 mile of it.

Swarm. The Swarm can occupy another Creature's space and vice versa, and the Swarm can move through any opening large enough for a Common Wasp by Squeezing. The Swarm can't regain Hit Points or gain Temporary hit Points.

Wax Fabrication. The Swarm can build up to 2.5 square inches of beeswax per minute (150 square ft. per hr., 2,400 square ft./day), assuming an equal amount of readily available wood or wood products.

Actions

Stings. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 0 ft., one target in the Swarm's space. Hit: 5 (2d4) Piercing + 7 (2d6) Poison damage, or 2 (1d4) Piercing + 3 (1d6) Poison damage if the Swarm has half it's total Hit Points or fewer remaining. Additionally, the Swarm loses a number of Hit Points equal to half the damage dealt at the end of the Round.

Bee {Dire}

Medium Beast, Unaligned

• Armor Class 12 (dexterous)
• Hit Points 13 (3d8)
• Speed 10 ft., burrow 1 ft., fly 50 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
9(-1)	13(+1)	10(+0)	3(-4)	10(+0)	4(-3)

• Senses Tremorsense 20 ft., Passive Perception 10
• Time Active Day
• Temperament Passive
• Languages —
• Challenge 1 (200 XP)

*Create Honey. The Bee creates 1 cup of Honey during it's lifetime, (about 3 weeks during summer,) assuming a substantial readily available pollen source.

*Incessant Buzzing. The Bee has Disadvantage on Stealth checks while Flying, creating a buzzing noise which is audible up to 100 ft. away.

Signal Pollen. The Bee can tell another Bee the exact location of a pollen or honey source within 2 miles of the Hive by vibrating or waggling it's abdomen in the air, walking in a figure-eight pattern, and buzzing.

Pack Tactics. The Bee has Advantage on an Attack Roll against a Creature if at least 1 of the Bee's allies is within 5 ft. of the Targeted Creature and the ally isn't Incapacitated.

Pheromone Frenzy. When the Bee attempts to attack a Target, it alerts every other Bee within 300 ft. of itself that it has done so, and those Bees know the exact location of the Bee. The Bee has Advantage on Checks to find and track Targets which it or another Bee has attacked in the last 10 minutes.

Smoke Vulnerability. Exposure to smoke from particularly smoky fires or effects (such as that created by a Fireball spell) causes the Bee to attempt a DC 14 Constitution Saving Throw, gaining 5 levels of Exhaustion on a failure, or 4 on a success. This effect persists as long as the Bee remains in the smoke, plus 1d4 rounds.

Spider Climb. The Bee can Climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an Ability Check.

Superior Sense of Smell. The Bee receives an additional +2 bonus on Perception checks which use it's sense of smell, as well as has Advantage on Perception Checks which rely on smell. Additionally, the Bee can smell the exact location of every flower within 300 ft. of it.

Wax fabrication. The Bee can build up to 1 square inch of beeswax per minute (5 square ft./hr., 40 square ft./day).

Actions

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 1 (1d2) Piercing damage. The Bee can Grapple (escape DC 11) the Target as part of the attack.

Sting. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 3 (1d4+1) Piercing damage and the Target must make a DC 13 Constitution Saving Throw, receiving 10 (3d6) Poison damage and becoming Poisoned for the next 1d4 rounds on a failed Save, or taking half as much damage without becoming Poisoned on a success. Additionally, the Bee dies at the end of the Round.

Bee, Drone {Dire}

Large Beast, Unaligned

• Armor Class 13 (natural armor)
• Hit Points 19 (3d10+3)
• Speed 10 ft., burrow 1 ft., fly 40 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
11(+0)	13(+1)	12(+1)	2(-4)	12(+1)	6(-2)

• Skills Athletics +3, Acrobatics +4, Medicine +4
• Senses Tremorsense 20 ft., Passive Perception 10
• Time Active Day
• Temperament Passive
• Languages —
• Challenge 1 (200 XP)

*Incessant Buzzing. The Drone has Disadvantage on Stealth checks while Flying, creating a buzzing noise which is audible up to 100 ft. away.

Martial Advantage. Each Dire Bee within 10 ft. of the Drone deals 1 extra point of damage when they make an attack against a Creature Hostile to his Dire Queen Bee.

Pack Tactics. The Drone has Advantage on an Attack Roll against a Creature if at least 1 of the Drone's allies is within 5 ft. of the Targeted Creature and the ally isn't Incapacitated.

Pheromone Frenzy. When the Drone attempts to attack a Target, he alerts every other Bee within 300 ft. of itself that he has done so, and those Bees know the exact location of the Drone. The Drone has Advantage on Checks to find and track Targets which he or another Bee has attacked in the last 10 minutes.

Smoke Vulnerability. Exposure to smoke from particularly smoky fires or effects (such as that created by a Fireball spell) causes the Drone to attempt a DC 14 Constitution Saving Throw, gaining 5 levels of Exhaustion on a failure, or 4 on a success. This effect persists as long as the Drone remains in the smoke, plus 1d4 rounds.

Spider Climb. The Drone can Climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an Ability Check.

Actions

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 2 (1d2+1) Piercing damage. The Drone can Grapple (escape DC 14) the Target as part of the attack.

Sting. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 3 (1d4+1) Piercing damage and the Target must make a DC 14 Constitution Saving Throw, receiving 10 (3d6) Poison damage and becoming Poisoned for the next 1d4 rounds on a failed Save, or taking half as much damage without becoming Poisoned on a success. Additionally, the Drone dies at the end of the Round.

Salve. (Recharge 4-6) The Drone secretes a salve from it's mouth, applying it to another Dire Bee within 5 ft. of it. When applied, the Drone attempts a DC 15 Wisdom (Medicine) Check, Stabilizing the Target on a success, or, if the Target is not Dying, that Target regains 1 Hit Point.

Bee, Queen {Dire}

Large Beast, Unaligned

• Armor Class 11 (thick hide)
• Hit Points 19 (3d10+3)
• Speed 10 ft., burrow 1 ft., fly 35 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
12(+1)	10(+0)	12(+1)	2(-4)	12(+1)	4(-3)

• Skills Athletics +4, Animal Handling +4, Investigation -1
• Senses Tremorsense 30 ft., Passive Perception 11
• Time Active Day
• Temperament Territorial
• Languages —
• Challenge 2 (450 XP)

Brood. The Queen can lay 25 eggs each day, or up to 100 each day for 1 week during summer.

*Incessant Buzzing. The Queen has Disadvantage on Stealth checks while Flying, creating a buzzing noise which is audible up to 100 ft. away.

Legendary Resistance. (1/Day) If the Queen fails a Saving Throw, she can choose to succeed instead.

Queen Bee. Every Bee which belongs to the Queen's hive within 1 mile of the Queen knows her exact location, or if farther away than that, knows the general direction of her location. When the Queen attempts to attack a Target, she alerts every other Bee within 1,000 ft. of itself that she has done so. The Queen has Advantage on Checks to find and track Targets which she or another Bee has attacked in the last 10 minutes.

Martial Advantage. Each Dire Bee within 30 ft. of the Queen deal an extra 2 points of damage when they make an attack against a Creature Hostile to the Queen.

Pack Tactics. The Queen has Advantage on an Attack Roll against a Creature if at least 1 of the Queen's allies is within 5 ft. of the Targeted Creature and the ally isn't Incapacitated.

Smoke Vulnerability. Exposure to smoke from particularly smoky fires or effects (such as that created by a Fireball spell) causes the Queen to attempt a DC 14 Constitution Saving Throw, gaining 5 levels of Exhaustion on a failure, or 4 on a success. This effect persists as long as the Queen remains in the smoke, plus 1d4 rounds.

Spider Climb. The Queen can Climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an Ability Check.

Superior Sense of Smell. The Queen receives an additional +2 bonus on Perception checks which use her's sense of smell, as well as has Advantage on Perception Checks which rely on smell. Additionally, the Queen can smell the exact location of every flower within 300 ft. of her.

Wax fabrication. The Queen can build up to 2 square inches of beeswax per minute (10 square ft./hr., 80 square ft./day).

Actions

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 2 (1d2+1) Piercing damage. The Queen can Grapple (escape DC 14) the Target as part of the attack.

Sting. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 3 (1d4+1) Piercing damage and the Target must make a DC 14 Constitution Saving Throw, taking 14 (4d6) Poison damage & becoming Poisoned for the next 1d4 rounds on a failed Save, or half as much damage without becoming Poisoned on a success. Additionally, the Queen dies at the end of the Round.

Legendary Actions

The Queen can make a single Legendary Action between any two of her turns, choosing from the options below, but only at the end of another Creature’s turn. The Queen regains spent Legendary Actions at the start of each of her turns.

Blitz. Until the end of the Queen's next turn, each Bee within 30 ft. of the Queen can make a Bite attack as a Bonus Action.

Rally. Until the end of the Queen's next turn, each Dire Bee within 1,000 ft. of the Queen can take the Dash Action as a Bonus Action to move directly towards her.

*Repulse. Until the end of the Queen's next turn, each Dire Bee within 100 ft. of the Queen receives an additional +1 bonus to Grappling checks, and doesn't suffer penalties from Difficult Terrain or Squeezing.

Royal Jelly

When a hive of bees needs a new Queen Bee to replace one that has died, they feed specially selected Dire Bee Larvae Royal Jelly to trigger the Larvae's transformation into a new Queen. The first Queen to hatch then kills any other developing queens.

Royal Jelly has remarkable effects on other Creatures if eaten. A pound of Royal Jelly provides enough nourishment for a full day, and grants a +4 resistance bonus on all Saving Throws against disease for the next 24 hours. If a Creature sleeps during the course of a full Long Rest within 24 hours of eating at least a pound of Royal Jelly, it regains the maximum possible amount of Hit Points. A typical Bee Hive contains 2d6 pounds of Royal Jelly — a single pound sells for 100 GP.

Beetle, Common

Tiny Beast, Unaligned

• Armor Class 10 (dexterous)
• Hit Points 1 (1d2)
• Speed 10 ft., burrow 1/4 inch, climb 10 ft., fly 20 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
1(-5)	12(+1)	9(-1)	1(-5)	7(-2)	1(-5)

• Senses Tremorsense 5 ft., Passive Perception 10
• Time Active Any time
• Temperament Skittish
• Languages —
• Challenge 0 (0 XP)

Spider Climb. The Beetle can Climb horizontal surfaces without needing to make an Ability Check.

Actions

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +0 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 0 (1d20-19) Piercing damage.

Swarm of Common Beetles

Medium Swarm of Tiny Beasts, Unaligned

• Armor Class 12 (dexterous)
• Hit Points 22 (5d8)
• Speed 20 ft., burrow 5 ft., climb 20 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
3(-4)	13(+1)	11(+0)	1(-5)	7(-2)	3(-4)

• Damage Resistances Bludgeoning, Piercing, Slashing
• Condition Immunities Paralyzed, Prone, Restrained, Stunned
• Senses Blindsight 10 ft., Passive Perception 8
• Time Active Any time
• Temperament Skittish
• Languages —
• Challenge 4 (1,100 XP)

Damage Transfer. While occupying another Creature's space, the Swarm takes only half the damage dealt to it, (rounded down,) and the other Creature takes the other half.

Spider Climb. The Swarm can Climb horizontal surfaces without needing to make an Ability Check.

Swarm. The Swarm can occupy another Creature's space and vice versa, and the Swarm can move through any opening large enough for a Common Beetles by Squeezing. The Swarm can't regain Hit Points or gain Temporary hit Points.

Actions

Bites. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 0 ft., one target in the Swarm's space. Hit: 10 (4d4) Piercing damage, or 5 (2d4) Piercing damage if the Swarm has half it's total Hit Points or fewer remaining.

Beetle, Giant Fire

Small Beast, Unaligned

• Armor Class 13 (natural armor)
• Hit Points 4 (1d6+1)
• Speed 30 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
8(-1)	10(+0)	12(+1)	1(-5)	7(-2)	3(-4)

• Senses Blindsight 30 ft., Passive Perception 8
• Time Active Night
• Temperament Passive, All Bluster
• Languages —
• Challenge 0 (10 XP)

Illumination. The Beetle sheds Bright Light in a 10 ft. radius and Dim Light for an additional 10 ft.

Actions

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +1 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 2 (1d6-1) Slashing damage.

Beetle, Female Slicer

Large Beast, Unaligned

• Armor Class 14 (natural armor)
• Hit Points 65 (10d10+10)
• Speed 30 ft., burrow 1/2 ft., climb 30 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
17(+3)	11(+0)	13(+1)	1(-5)	8(-1)	2(-4)

• Senses Darkvision 30 ft., Passive Perception 9
• Time Active Night
• Temperament Territorial
• Languages —
• Challenge 2 (450 XP)

Creepy Crawly. The Beetle can enter the space of another Creature without penalty, crawling over and around them.

Heatvision. The Beetle's Darkvision only detects things at least 5°F different in temperature than it's surroundings.

Spider Climb. The Beetle can Climb horizontal surfaces without needing to make an Ability Check.

Sure-Footed. The Beetle has Advantage on Checks & Saves related to moving over land, Climbing, or to resist being knocked Prone.

Actions

Slice. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (1d12+3) Slashing damage. Additionally, during this Attack the Beetle scores a Critical Hit upon rolling either an 18, 19 or 20 during it's Attack Roll. When it does so, that Creature is Maimed (see note).

Saliva Salvo. (Recharge 4-6) The Beetle fires a blast of slick slime, more or less coating a 5 ft. wide by 10 ft. long Line of surface area infront of itself. Creatures beginning their turn, entering, or otherwise beginning to move inside an area coated by Saliva, such as attempting to stand up, must succeed on a DC 13 Dexterity Saving Throw, or be knocked Prone. The Saliva dries, becoming inert after 10 minutes.

Bonus Actions

Trample. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 0 ft., one Prone targets. Hit: 8 (2d6+1) Bludgeoning damage. The Beetle cannot Trample a Target without a 5 ft. running start and moving at least 5 ft. beyond the Target's space afterward.

Beetle, Male Slicer

Medium Beast, Unaligned

• Armor Class 15 (natural armor)
• Hit Points 22 (4d8+4)
• Speed 30 ft., burrow 1/2 ft., climb 30 ft., fly 10 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
15(+2)	11(+0)	13(+1)	1(-5)	11(+0)	1(-5)

• Senses Darkvision 30 ft., Passive Perception 10
• Time Active Night
• Temperament Territorial
• Languages —
• Challenge 1 (200 XP)

Creepy Crawly. The Beetle can enter the space of another Creature without penalty, crawling over and around them.

Heatvision. The Beetle's Darkvision only detects things at least 5°F different in temperature than it's surroundings.

Spider Climb. The Beetle can Climb horizontal surfaces without needing to make an Ability Check.

Sure-Footed. The Beetle has Advantage on Checks & Saves related to moving over land, Climbing, or to resist being knocked Prone.

Actions

Slice. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d8+2) Slashing damage. Additionally, during this attack the Beetle scores a Critical Hit upon rolling either a 19 or 20 during it's Attack Roll. When it does so, that Creature is Maimed (see note).

Saliva Salvo. (Recharge 6) The Beetle fires a blast of slick slime, more or less coating a 5 ft. Square of surface area infront of itself. Creatures beginning their turn, entering, or otherwise beginning to move inside an area coated by Saliva, such as attempting to stand up, must succeed on a DC 13 Dexterity Saving Throw, or be knocked Prone. The Saliva dries, becoming inert after 10 minutes.

Maimed Condition

• When a Maimed Creature begins it’s turn, it loses a number of Hit Points equal to rolling one of it’s Hit Dice.
• A Maimed Creature has Disadvantage on Constitution, Dexterity & Strength Ability Checks and Saving Throws.
• When a Maimed Creature regains Hit Points, the Maimed Condition ends instead, regaining no Hit Points.

Beetle, Young Slicer

Tiny Beast, Unaligned

• Armor Class 10 (natural armor)
• Hit Points 2 (1d4)
• Speed 30 ft., burrow 1/2 ft., climb 30 ft., fly 10 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
6(-2)	12(+1)	10(+0)	1(-5)	11(+0)	1(-5)

• Senses Darkvision 30 ft., Passive Perception 10
• Time Active Night
• Temperament Territorial
• Languages —
• Challenge 0 (10 XP)

Creepy Crawly. The Beetle can enter the space of another Creature without penalty, crawling over and around them.

Heat Vision. The Beetle's Darkvision only detects things at least 5°F different in temperature than it's surroundings.

Spider Climb. The Beetle can Climb horizontal surfaces without needing to make an Ability Check.

Actions

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 1 Piercing damage.

Beetle, Stag {Dire}

Huge Beast, Unaligned

• Armor Class 15 (natural armor)
• Hit Points 123 (13d12+39)
• Speed 40 ft., burrow 5 ft., climb 35 ft., fly 25 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
23(+6)	9(-1)	16(+3)	1(-5)	9(-1)	6(-2)

• Damage Resistances Bludgeoning
• Senses Passive Perception 9
• Time Active Day
• Temperament Aggressive
• Languages —
• Challenge 11 (7,200 XP)

Creepy Crawly. The Beetle can enter the space of another Creature without penalty, crawling over and around them.

Spider Climb. The Beetle can Climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an Ability Check.

Actions

Multiattack. The Beetle makes two attacks.

Chomp. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (1d12+6) Bludgeoning damage, and the Beetle can Grapple (escape DC 16) the Target as part of the attack.

Nibble. Melee Weapon Attack: +1 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 2 (1d6-1) Slashing damage, and the Beetle can Grapple (escape DC 11) the Target as part of the attack.

Raking Mandibles. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., two targets. Hit: 12 (1d12+6) Bludgeoning damage, and the Target(s) must succeed on a DC 18 Strength Saving Throw, or be knocked Prone.

Bonus Actions

Trample. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 0 ft., two Prone targets. Hit: 14 (2d12+3) Bludgeoning damage. The Beetle cannot Trample a Target without a 5 ft. running start.

Stag Beetle Larva {Dire}

Medium Beast, Unaligned

• Armor Class 10 (thick hide)
• Hit Points 13 (2d8+4)
• Speed 20 ft., burrow 5 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
14(+2)	8(-1)	14(+2)	1(-5)	4(-3)	1(-5)

• Senses Blindsight 30 ft., Tremorsense 30 ft., Passive Perception 8
• Time Active Any time
• Temperament Skittish
• Languages —
• Challenge 0 (10 XP)

Pupate. The Larva creates a cocoon from a hardened excretions over the course of 24 hours, sealing itself inside becoming a Dire Stag Beetle Pupa.

Actions

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +1 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 1 (1d2) Piercing damage.

Stag Beetle Pupa {Dire}

Huge Beast, Unaligned

• Armor Class 10 (natural armor)
• Hit Points 9 (2d12-4)
• Speed 0 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
—	—	2(-4)	—	—	1(-5)

• Condition Immunities Blinded, Deafened, Frightened, Incapacitated, Paralyzed, Prone, Stunned
• Senses —
• Time Active —
• Temperament —
• Languages —
• Challenge 0 (0 XP)

Incubate. The Pupa hatches during mid-spring, becoming a Dire Stag Beetle.

Bilner

Huge Monstrosity, Unaligned

• Armor Class 10 (thick hide)
• Hit Points 90 (12d12+12)
• Speed 0 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
18(+4)	8(-1)	13(+1)	1(-5)	1(-5)	2(-4)

• Skills Deception +4, Stealth +3
• Damage Vulnerabilities Force
• Condition Immunities Blinded, Deafened, Frightened, Petrified, Unconscious
• Senses Passive Perception 5
• Time Active Any time
• Temperament Territorial
• Languages —
• Challenge 5 (1,800 XP)

False Appearance. While motionless, the Bilner appears to be a very deep pool of freshwater.

Actions

Engulf. If the surface of the Bilner's water is disturbed by a Creature for two continuous rounds, the water becomes magically active. The next Creature to touch the water's surface must succeed on either a DC 19 Strength Saving Throw, or a DC 24 Dexterity Save. Targets which fail their Save are sucked beneath the water's surface, and the Bilner's jaws slam shut over them.

Engulfed Targets can open the Bilner's jaws with a DC 24 Strength Check, and must succeed on a DC 20 Dexterity Saving Throw if they exit the jaws, or receive 10 (1d20) Slashing Damage as the jaws slam shut again.

Bison

Large Beast, Unaligned

• Armor Class 11 (thick hide)
• Hit Points 15 (2d10+4)
• Speed 40 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
18(+4)	11(+0)	15(+2)	2(-4)	9(-1)	4(-3)

• Senses Passive Perception 9
• Time Active Day
• Temperament Territorial
• Languages —
• Challenge 2 (450 XP)

Charge. If the Bison moves at least 20 ft. straight toward a Target and then successfully hits it with a Gore attack on the same turn, the Target takes an extra 3 (1d6) Piercing damage and must succeed on a DC 14 Strength Saving Throw or be knocked Prone.

Keen Smell. The Bison has Advantage on Perception Checks that rely on smell.

Leap. The Bison can High Jump up to a distance of 6 ft.

Nearly Blind. The Bison has Disadvantage on Perception checks relying on sight.

Actions

Gore. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d4+4) Bludgeoning + 1 (1d4-1) Piercing damage.

Hoof. Melee Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 3 (1d6) Bludgeoning damage.

Bonus Actions

Trample. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 0 ft., one Prone target. Hit: 5 (1d6+2) Bludgeoning damage. The Bison cannot Trample a Target without a 5 ft. running start and moving 5 ft. past the Target's space.

Blink Dog

Medium Fey, Lawful Good

• Armor Class 13 (dexterous)
• Hit Points 22 (4d8+4)
• Speed 40 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
12(+1)	17(+3)	12(+1)	10(+0)	13(+1)	11(+0)

• Skills Perception +3, Stealth +5
• Senses Passive Perception 13
• Time Active Day
• Temperment Skittish
• Languages Canine, understands Sylvan but can't speak it
• Challenge 1/4 (50 XP)

Keen Hearing and Smell. The Blink Dog has Advantage on Perception Checks that rely on hearing or smell.

Actions

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d6+1) Piercing damage.

Teleport (Recharge 4-6). The Dog teleports, along with any equipment it is wearing or carrying, up to 40 ft. to an unoccupied space it can see. Either before or after teleporting, the dog can make a Bite attack as part of it's Teleport action.

Boar

Medium Beast, Unaligned

• Armor Class 11 (thick hide)
• Hit Points 11 (2d8+2)
• Speed 40 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
13(+1)	11(+0)	12(+1)	5(-3)	9(-1)	5(-3)

• Senses Passive Perception 9
• Time Active Night
• Temperament Passive
• Languages —
• Challenge 1/2 (100 XP)

Charge. If the Boar moves at least 20 ft. straight toward a Target and then successfully hits it with a Gore attack on the same turn, the Target takes an extra 3 (1d6) Piercing damage and must succeed on a DC 11 Strength Saving Throw or be knocked Prone.

Keen Smell. The Boar has Advantage on Perception Checks that rely on smell.

Relentless. (1/Day) If the Boar takes 7 damage or less that would reduce it to 0 hit points, it is reduced to 1 hit point instead.

Actions

Gore. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d6+1) Slashing damage.

Bonus Actions

Trample. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 0 ft., one Prone target. Hit: 2 (1d2+1) Bludgeoning damage. The Boar cannot Trample a Target without a 5 ft. running start and moving 5 ft. past the Target's space.

Boar {Dire}

Large Beast, Unaligned

• Armor Class 12 (thick hide)
• Hit Points 42 (5d10+15)
• Speed 40 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
17(+3)	11(+0)	16(+3)	5(-3)	7(-2)	5(-3)

• Senses Passive Perception 8
• Time Active Day
• Temperament Passive
• Languages —
• Challenge 2 (450 XP)

Charge. If the Boar moves at least 20 ft. straight toward a Target and then successfully hits it with a Gore attack on the same turn, the Target takes an extra 7 (2d6) Piercing damage and must succeed on a DC 13 Strength Saving Throw or be knocked Prone.

Keen Smell. The Boar has Advantage on Perception Checks that rely on smell.

Relentless. (1/Day) If the Boar takes 10 damage or less that would reduce it to 0 hit points, it is reduced to 1 hit point instead.

Actions

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one prone target. Hit: 6 (1d6+3) Piercing damage.

Gore. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d6+3) Slashing damage.

Bonus Actions

Trample. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 0 ft., one Prone target. Hit: 9 (1d12+3) Bludgeoning damage. The Boar cannot Trample a Target without a 10 ft. running start and moving 10 ft. past the Target's space.

Bulette

Large Monstrosity, Unaligned

• Armor Class 18 (natural armor)
• Hit Points 95 (10d10+40)
• Speed 40 ft., Burrow 30 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
21(+5)	11(+0)	18(+4)	3(-4)	10(+0)	6(-2)

• Saving Throws Str +7, Cha +0
• Skills Athletics +7, Intimidation +2, Perception +2
• Damage Resistances Non-Magical Bludgeoning, Piercing, Slashing
• Senses Darkvision 60 ft., Tremorsense 60 ft., Passive Perception 12
• Time Active Any time, Day
• Temperament Aggressive
• Languages —
• Challenge 8 (3,900 XP)

Fearless. The Bulette has Advantage on Checks & Saves to resist becoming Frightened.

Hulking. The Bulette is considered to be Huge for determining it's Carrying Capacity.

Savage. When the Bulette rolls a 19 or 20 during it's Attack Roll for a Bite Attack, it scores a Critical Hit.

Seige Monster. The Bulette deals double damage to Objects and structures.

Standing Leap. The Bulette's Long Jump is up to 30 ft., and it's High Jump is up to 15 ft., with or without a running start.

Trampling Rush. When the Bulette takes the Dash Action, it can attempt to Shove a Creature as a Free Action. When it does so, the Bulette forces the the Target to succeed on a DC 17 Strength or Dexterity Saving Throw (Target's choice), or receive 15 (2d10+4) Bludgeoning + 11 (1d12+5) Slashing damage. Targets which fail their Save by 5 or more are knocked Prone.

Actions

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 21 (3d20+5) Slashing damage and the Target is Grappled (escape DC 19).

Savage Leap. After the Bulette Jumps at least 15 ft. as part of its Movement, it can choose to land in a space occupied by one or more other Creatures, crushing them with it's body and raking them with it's claws. Affected Targets must attempt a DC 17 Strength or Dexterity Saving Throw (Target's choice), receiving 20 (3d10+4) Bludgeoning + 11 (1d12+5) Slashing damage & are knocked Prone if they fail, or if successful, receive only half the damage &, instead of being knocked Prone, are instead pushed 5 ft. out of the Bulette's space into the nearest unoccupied space. If no unoccupied space is within range, the Creature instead falls Prone in the Bulette's space.

Swallow. The Bulette makes one Bite attack against one Medium or smaller Prone Target. If successful, the Target is Swallowed and the Grapple ends. The Target is then Blinded & Restrained, having Full Cover against Attacks and effects which occur outside the Bulette. Swallowed Targets receive 4 (1d8) Bludgeoning damage at the beginning of each of the Bulette's Turns, and 1 Acid damage at the end of each hour. The Bulette can only have up to two Medium Targets swallowed at one time.

Bonus Actions

Earth Furrow. While Burrowing, the Bulette stays near the surface, disrupting everything on the surface of the soil directly above itself. When it does so, it has Three-Quarters Cover, but provokes Opportunity Attacks. Everything in the disrupted Area must succeed on a DC 17 Dexterity Saving Throw or be knocked Prone.

Bunyip

Large Monstrosity, Unaligned

• Armor Class 11 (thick hide)
• Hit Points 45 (6d10+12)
• Speed 10 ft., swim 50 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
14(+2)	14(+2)	14(+2)	2(-4)	11(+0)	3(-4)

• Saving Throws Cha +2, Con +5
• Skills Athletics +5, Perception +3, Stealth +5
• Damage Resistances Bludgeoning, Cold, Necrotic
• Damage Vulnerabilities Force, Lightning
• Senses Darkvision 60 ft., Passive Perception 10
• Time Active Day
• Temperament Aggressive, Territorial
• Languages —
• Challenge 2 (450 XP)

Blood Frenzy. The Bunyip has Advantage on Melee Attack Rolls against any Creature that doesn't have all it's Hit Points.

Keen Smell. The Bunyip has Advantage on Perception Checks that rely on smell.

Relentless. (2/Day) If the Bunyip would be reduced to 0 Hit Points, it can attempt a Constitution Saving Throw of a DC equal to half the damage dealt to it. If the Bunyip succeeds, it is instead reduced to 1 Hit Point.

Savage. The Bunyip scores Critical Hits upon rolling either a 19 or 20 during Attack Rolls.

Water Breathing. The Bunyip can breathe only underwater.

Actions

Multitask. The Bunyip makes two Bite attacks, or Roars & makes one Bite attack.

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d12+2) Piercing damage.

Roar. The Bunyip roars, causing all Creatures which can hear it to attempt a DC 15 Charisma Saving Throw, becoming Frightened of the Bunyip for the next minute if they fail. Affected Targets can reattempt the Save at the beginning of each of their following turns, ending the effect on themselves on a success. Creatures which succeed on the Save are immune to this effect for the next 24 hours.

Burroh

Large Beast, Unaligned

• Armor Class 12 (thick hide)
• Hit Points 19 (3d10+3)
• Speed 30 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
15(+2)	13(+1)	13(+1)	3(-4)	8(-1)	8(-1)

• Skills Perception +5, Stealth +4
• Senses Blindsight 300 ft., Passive Perception 13
• Time Active Night
• Temperament Territorial
• Languages —
• Challenge 1 (200 XP)

Blind. The Burroh is Blind, and has no sense of sight.

Strange Sight. The Burroh's Blindsight relies on sense of smell.

Squat. The Burroh has Advantage on Checks and Saves to resist being knocked Prone.

Superior Sense of Smell. The Burroh receives an additional +2 bonus on Perception checks which use it's sense of smell, as well as has Advantage on Perception Checks which rely on smell. In addition, the Burroh can smell food or potential prey buried under 10 ft. or less of dirt without impediment, and up to 20 ft. of soil with Disadvantage.

Actions

Multiattack. The Burroh makes two attacks.

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (2d6+2) Piercing damage, and the Target is Grappled (escape DC 15).

Tail. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d10+2) Bludgeoning damage, and the Target must succeed on a DC 12 Strength Saving Throw or be knocked Prone.

Bonus Actions

Dash. The Burroh takes the Dash Action as a Bonus Action.

Cactus Cat

Small Monstrosity, Unaligned

• Armor Class 15 (natural armor)
• Hit Points 13 (2d6+6)
• Speed

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
10(+0)	14(+2)	16(+3)	4(-3)	13(+1)	8(-1)

• Skills Acrobatics +4, Perception +3, Intimidation +3
• Senses Blindsight 30 ft., Darkvision 120 ft., Passive Perception 13
• Time Active Night
• Temperament All Bluster, Aggressive
• Languages —
• Challenge ( XP)

Cursed Body. Creatures which touch the Cat, or that the Cat touches, must succeed on a DC 15 Charisma Saving Throw, or the Cat can read their mind perfectly until the end of their next turn.

Heatvision. The Cat can see in the infrared spectrum, allow it to see heat, especially that created by warmblooded Creatures.

Restless. The Cat only requires 4 hours of sleep during the day.

Thermal Camouflage. The Cat's exoskeleton matches the surrounding temperature, rendering it invisible to Creatures which see in infrared.

Actions

Multiattack. The Cat makes one Bite and one Claw attack.

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 3 (1d2+2) Piercing damage.

Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 1 (1d2) Piercing damage.

Tail. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6+2) Piercing damage.

Camel

Large Beast, Unaligned

• Armor Class 9
• Hit Points 15 (2d10+4)
• Speed 50 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
16(+3)	8(-1)	14(+2)	2(-4)	8(-1)	5(-3)

• Senses Passive Perception 9
• Time Active Day
• Temperament All Bluster
• Languages —
• Challenge 1/4 (50 XP)

Desert Survivor. In temperatures below 80°F, the Camel does not need to drink water if it has eaten it's required amount. In temperatures lower than 120°F, the Camel does not need to drink every day, instead only requiring to have drank at least a total of 30 gallons of water over the last 5 days. For every 5 gallons under the 30 gallon minimum, the Camel gains 1 level of Exhaustion, and gains an equal amount each day thereafter.

Milk. After giving birth, the Camel produces 8 gallons of milk per day for 450 days, or 1 year & 3 months.

Actions

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 2 (1d4) Slashing damage.

Kick. Melee Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (2d4) Bludgeoning damage.

Reactions

Spit. As a Reaction, the Camel can Spit at a Creature within 5 ft. of it, which then attempts a DC 14 Dexterity Saving Throw to avoid the spittle. If the Target fails the Save by 7 or more, it is Incapacitated for 1 Round.

Carbuncle

Tiny Beast, Unaligned

• Armor Class 8 (thick hide)
• Hit Points 7 (2d4+2)
• Speed 10 ft., climb 10 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
4(-3)	4(-3)	12(+1)	5(-3)	13(+1)	4(-3)

• Saving Throws Dex -1, Wis +3
• Skills Arcana -1, Stealth +1
• Condition Immunities
• Senses Passive Perception 11
• Time Active Day
• Temperament Passive, Skittish
• Languages —
• Challenge 0 (10 XP)

Empath. The Carbuncle possesses a crude form of telepathy, allowing it to transmit mild impressions and remembered sensations to other Creatures. This form of telepathy cannot convey language or hinder a Target in any way (such as by transmitting pain). Thus, the Carbuncle can relate a feeling of fear or the faint smell of leaves, but cannot directly warn an ally of a monster or tell of a treasure under a dirt mound.

Spider Climb. The Carbuncle can Climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an Ability Check.

Vulnerable Mind. Any mind-affecting spell can affect the Carbuncle regardless of the Spell's Target type limitations. A spell like Charm Person, for example, which typically only affects Humanoid creatures, will also affect the Carbuncle.

Actions

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: -1 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 0 (1d10-9) Piercing damage.

Specious Suggestion. (3/Day) The Carbuncle concentrates intently on one Creature it can see and attempts to impose its will upon or connect their minds. The Target must then succeed a DC 11 Charisma Saving Throw, or fall prey to the Carbuncle's influence.

Targets which fail the Save roll a d6. On a result of 1–2, the Target gains a flash of insight and it receives a +2 bonus to its AC for 1 minute. On a result of 3–4, the victim is affected as if by the spell Suggestion for 1 minute, and must follow a single (usually embarrassing, always harmless) suggestion from the Carbuncle. On a result of 5–6, the victim’s thoughts are garbled with those of the Carbuncle, imposing a –2 penalty to the victim’s Charisma Checks & Saves for 1 minute.

Reactions

Fatal Faker. (3/Day) The Carbuncle teleports up to 30 ft. away, producing a flash of multi-color light and a reptilian choke. When it does so, it leaves behind a perfect replica of itself, but which is obviously dead with a dust gray horn instead of red.