| Name | Leech Swarm |
|---|---|
| Sorted Name | Leech Swarm |
| Family | Leech Swarm |
| Size and Type | Diminutive Vermin (aquatic, swarm) |
| Hit Dice Count | 6 |
| Hit Dice | 6d8+12 (39 hp) |
| Random Hit Points | 6d8+12 - 12 |
| Initiative | +4 |
| Speed | 5 ft., swim 30 ft. |
| Armor Class | 18, touch 18, flat-footed 14 (+4 Dex, +4 size) |
| Base Attack/Grapple | +4/+CMB: -CMD: - |
| Attack | swarm (2d6 plus poison) |
| Space/Reach | 10 ft./0 ft. |
| Special Attacks | blood drain, distraction (DC 15) |
| Special Qualities | blindsight 30 ft.; |
| Saves | Fort +7, Ref +6, Will +2 |
| Abilities | Str 1, Dex 18, Con 15, Int -, Wis 10, Cha 2 |
| Skills | Stealth +1 (+9 in swamps), Swim +12, Perception +0 |
| Environment | temperate or warm marshes |
| Challenge Rating | 4 |
| Organization | solitary, pair, or infestation (3-6 swarms) |
| Treasure | none |
| Alignment | N |
| Version | PRPG-O |
| Sources | Pathfinder RPG (Open) |
Leech SwarmA mass of wriggling black creatures each the size of a man's finger stirs the stagnant water before enveloping its victim.Leech Swarm CR 4 XP 1,200N Diminutive vermin (aquatic, swarm)Init +4; Senses blindsight 30 ft.; Perception +0DEFENSEAC 18, touch 18, flat-footed 14 (+4 Dex, +4 size)hp 39 (6d8+12)Fort +7, Ref +6, Will +2Immune mind-affecting effects, swarm traits, weapon damageWeaknesses susceptible to salt (see giant leech)OFFENSESpd 5 ft., swim 30 ft.Melee swarm (2d6 plus poison)Space 10 ft.; Reach 0 ft.Special Attacks blood drain, distraction (DC 15)STATISTICSStr 1, Dex 18, Con 15, Int -, Wis 10, Cha 2Base Atk +4; CMB -; CMD -Skills Stealth +1 (+9 in swamps), Swim +12; Racial Modifiers +8 Stealth in swamps, uses Dexterity to modify Swim checksECOLOGYEnvironment temperate or warm marshesOrganization solitary, pair, or infestation (3-6 swarms)Treasure noneSPECIAL ABILITIESBlood Drain (Ex) Any living creature that begins its turn with a leech swarm in its space is drained of its blood and takes 1d3 points of Str and Con damage.Poison (Ex) Swarm-injury; save Fort DC 15; frequency 1/round for 2 rounds; effect 1d4 Dexterity drain; cure 1 save.This horrifying cloud of ravenous, blood-draining parasites eschews the stealth of a lone leech's methods in favor of swift and merciless feeding. |
Source Copyright: Pathfinder RPG Core Rulebook. Copyright 2009, Paizo Publishing, LLC; Author: Jason Bulmahn, based on material by Jonathan Tweet, Monte Cook, and Skip Williams.
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