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Piercer

CreatureMMp. 2522014

Medium monstrosity, unaligned

Armor Class
15 (natural armor)
Hit Points
22 (3d8 + 9)
Speed
5 ft., climb 5 ft.
Challenge
1/2 (100 XP)
STR
10
+0
DEX
13
+1
CON
16
+3
INT
1
-5
WIS
7
-2
CHA
3
-4
Skills
Stealth +5
Senses
blindsight 30 ft., darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 8

Traits

False Appearance.

While the piercer remains motionless on the ceiling, it is indistinguishable from a normal stalactite.

Spider Climb.

The piercer can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check.

Actions

Drop.

Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, one creature directly underneath the piercer. Hit: 3 (1d6) piercing damage per 10 feet fallen, up to 21 (6d6). Miss: The piercer takes half the normal falling damage for the distance fallen.

Raw data
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