Rat Snake Swarm

CREATURE 2

A solitary snake might be no cause for alarm, but a hissing mass of frenzied snakes can make even seasoned adventurers shudder. Rat snakes can reach lengths of up to 10 feet, and they gather en masse to hibernate as well as to breed. Though nonvenomous, these territorial snakes will strike anything that threatens them.

Snakes of some variety thrive in every non-arctic ecosystem, each with their own particular hunting patterns and defense mechanisms.

Perception +8; low-light vision, scent (imprecise) 30 feet

Skills Acrobatics +10, Stealth +8

Str +0, Dex +4, Con +2, Int -4, Wis +2, Cha -3

AC 16; Fort +8, Ref +10, Will +6

HP 25; Immunities precision, swarm mind; Weaknesses area damage 3, splash damage 3; Resistances bludgeoning 3, piercing 5, slashing 5

Swarm Mind

This monster doesn't have a single mind (typically because it's a swarm of smaller creatures), and is immune to mental effects that target only a specific number of creatures. It is still subject to mental effects that affect all creatures in an area.

Mass Wriggle

Trigger The rat snake swarm takes damage from a melee Strike

Effect Snakes slither up and around the creature's weapon and limbs. The target must succeed at a DC 15 Will save or become Frightened 1.

Speed 20 feet, climb 20 feet, swim 20 feet

Swarming Strikes

Each enemy in the swarm's space takes 1d8 piercing damage (DC 17 basic Reflex save).

Pathfinder Monster Core 2ORC