Swarm of Piranhas
Beast · Medium
Swarms of piranhas fill warm jungle rivers and flooded forests, tearing apart anything that bleeds in the water within moments. They are harmless to a careful wader and deadly to a wounded one. River guides never let anyone cross with an open cut.
- Danger
- A fight to fear
- How it is met
- In swarms, by day
- Challenge
- 1
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- Swarm of Piranhas
Where it is met
Flooded Grassland, River, Lake
Stat blocks (D&D 5e)
Swarm of Piranhas
Medium Swarm of Tiny Beasts, Unaligned
AC 13 · Initiative +3 (13)
HP 28 (8d8 − 8)
Speed 5 ft., Swim 40 ft.
| Str | Dex | Con | Int | Wis | Cha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 (+1), save +1 | 16 (+3), save +3 | 9 (−1), save −1 | 1 (−5), save −5 | 7 (−2), save −2 | 2 (−4), save −4 |
Resistances Bludgeoning, Piercing, Slashing
Immunities Charmed, Frightened, Grappled, Paralyzed, Petrified, Prone, Restrained, Stunned
Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 8
Languages None
CR 1 (XP 200; 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 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. Hit: 8 (2d4 + 3) Piercing damage, or 5 (1d4 + 3) Piercing damage if the swarm is Bloodied.
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