Swarm of Crawling Claws

SRD 5.2.1 (2024 rules)

Swarm of Crawling Claws

Medium Swarm of Tiny Undead, Neutral Evil

Armor Class12

Initiative+2 (12)

Hit Points49 (11d8)

Speed30 ft., Climb 30 ft.

STR14 (+2)Save +2

DEX14 (+2)Save +2

CON11 (+0)Save +0

INT5 (-3)Save -3

WIS10 (+0)Save +0

CHA4 (-3)Save -3

ResistancesBludgeoning, Piercing, Slashing

ImmunitiesNecrotic, Poison; Charmed, Exhaustion, Frightened, Grappled, Incapacitated, Paralyzed, Petrified, Poisoned, Prone, Restrained, Stunned

SensesBlindsight 30 ft.; Passive Perception 10

LanguagesUnderstands Common but can't speak

Challenge3 (XP 700; PB +2)

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. Hit: 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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