Swarm of Crawling Claws

Medium · Undead · CR 3

Type
Undead
Size
Medium
Alignment
neutral evil
Armour class
12 (natural armor)
Hit points
49 (11d8)
Initiative
+2
Speed
30 ft., climb 30 ft.
Saving throws
Strength +2, Dexterity +2, Constitution +0, Intelligence -3, Wisdom +0, Charisma -3
Damage immunities
necrotic, poison
Condition immunities
charmed, exhaustion, frightened, grappled, incapacitated, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned, prone, restrained, stunned
Senses
blindsight 30 ft., passive Perception 10
Languages
Understands Common but can't speak
Challenge
3 (700 XP)
Ability scores
STRDEXCONINTWISCHA
14 (+2)14 (+2)11 (+0)5 (-3)10 (+0)4 (-3)

Traits

Swarm. The swarm can occupy another creature's space and vice versa, and the swarm can move through any opening large enough for a Tiny creature. The swarm can't regain Hit Points or gain Temporary Hit Points.

Actions

Swarm of Grasping Hands. Melee Attack Roll: +4, reach 5 ft. 20 (4d8 + 2) Necrotic damage, or 11 (2d8 + 2) Necrotic damage if the swarm is Bloodied. If the target is a Medium or smaller creature, it has the Prone condition.

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