Swarm of Piranhas

Medium · Beast · CR 1

Type
Beast
Size
Medium
Alignment
unaligned
Armour class
13 (natural armor)
Hit points
28 (8d8 - 8)
Initiative
+3
Speed
5 ft., swim 40 ft.
Saving throws
Strength +1, Dexterity +3, Constitution -1, Intelligence -5, Wisdom -2, Charisma -4
Senses
darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 8
Challenge
1 (200 XP)
Ability scores
STRDEXCONINTWISCHA
13 (+1)16 (+3)9 (-1)1 (-5)7 (-2)2 (-4)

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 piranha. The swarm can't regain Hit Points or gain Temporary Hit Points.

Water Breathing. The swarm can breathe only underwater.

Actions

Bites. Melee Attack Roll: +5 (with Advantage if the target doesn't have all its Hit Points), reach 5 ft. 8 (2d4 + 3) Piercing damage, or 5 (1d4 + 3) Piercing damage if the swarm is Bloodied.

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This does not appear in the 2014 System Reference Document.

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