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Monster Manual, p. 252

Piercer CR: 1/2

Medium monstrosity, unaligned
Armor Class: 15 (natural armor)
Hit Points: 22 ( 3d8+9 )
Speed: 1 sq , climb: 1 sq

STR

10 +0

DEX

13 +1

CON

16 +3

INT

1 -5

WIS

7 -2

CHA

3 -4

Skills: Stealth +5
Senses: blindsight 6 sq., darkvision 12 sq., passive Perception 8
Challenge Rating: 1/2 ( 100 XP)

False Appearance. While a piercer remains motionless on te ceiling, it is indistinguishable from a normal stalactite.   Spider Climb. The piercer can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on the 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 2 squares fallen, up to 21 ( 6d6 ). Miss: The piercer takes half the normal falling damage for the distance fallen.

Usual Tactics

The piercer hangs on the ceilings of caves and caverns in large groups. When a living creature passes by underneath, the piercers drop down and attempt to kill them.

Suggested Environments

Underdark


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