Amphisbaena
Creature 4 — animal
CrasherSnareLANDAQUATICVERTICALanimalpoison
An amphisbaena is an exceedingly aggressive, venomous viper of remarkable size that bears two heads-one on each end of its body. It moves in a manner similar to that of the more common sidewinder snake, throwing its body forward in a loop and anchoring itself by keeping one head or the other on the ground at all times. Amphisbaenas' typical prey includes rabbits, foxes, various birds, small deer, and even humanoids if presented the opportunity. Fiercely territorial by nature, they attack just a
Source: pathfinder-monster-core-2
Perception +10; tremorsense (imprecise) 60 feet
Skills acrobatics +10, athletics +13, stealth +12
Str
+5
Dex
+4
Con
+2
Int
-4
Wis
+0
Cha
-4
AC 21 (all-around vision)
Fort +10
Ref +14
Will +8
HP 70
Immunities petrified
Speed 25 feet, climb 25 feet, swim 25 feet
Offense
Melee Fangs +13, Damage 2d6+5 piercing plus Amphisbaena Venom
Ranged Spit +12, range increment 15 feet, Damage 1d6 poison plus Amphisbaena Venom, Blinding Spittle
Abilities
All-Around Vision — This monster can see in all directions simultaneously and therefore can't be flanked.
Amphisbaena Venom (poison) — Saving Throw DC 18 Fortitude
Maximum Duration 6 rounds
Stage 1 1d6 poison damage and Enfeebled 1 (1 round)
Stage 2 2d6 poison damage and Enfeebled 2 and Slowed 1 (1 round)
Stage 3 3d6 poison damage and Paralyzed (1 round)
Maximum Duration 6 rounds
Stage 1 1d6 poison damage and Enfeebled 1 (1 round)
Stage 2 2d6 poison damage and Enfeebled 2 and Slowed 1 (1 round)
Stage 3 3d6 poison damage and Paralyzed (1 round)
Blinding Spittle — A creature critically hit by an amphisbaena's spit Strike is Blinded for 1 round.
Twin Bites — An amphisbaena makes a fangs Strike with each of its heads, each against a different target. Both Strikes count toward its multiple attack penalty, but the penalty doesn't increase until after it has made both attacks.
WORKS WELL WITH
AnvilLAND / AQUATIC / VERTICALA durable blocker holds one flank so this two-headed attacker can split its bites between exposed targets.
WeaverLAND / AQUATIC / VERTICALA caster's Fortitude-lowering debuff pushes the escalating poison toward its worse effects faster.
SniperLAND / AQUATIC / VERTICALA ranged attacker finishes foes already Blinded by a critical spit Strike.
PUNISHES
✖ clumping✖ low Fortitude saves✖ standing in the open
Works well with · Punishes · Pairing advice
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