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Bog Strider

Creature 2 (uncommon) — aberration

Pre-Remaster content. May include legacy alignment.

The insectile bog striders call themselves seshes, but they take no offense at those who use the more common vernacular to refer to them. They resemble upright water striders with four legs, two arms, and powerful mandibles. Bog striders can move about on water like solid ground, chasing down prey or fleeing from predators across the water. They rarely leave the swampy rivers and lakes they call home. Bog striders stand 5 feet tall and weigh approximately 150 pounds. A bog strider's diet consis

Source: pathfinder-bestiary-2 (Pre-Remaster)

Perception +8
Skills athletics +8, stealth +8, survival +8
Str
+2
Dex
+4
Con
+2
Int
+0
Wis
+2
Cha
+0
AC 18 Fort +8 Ref +10 Will +8
HP 30
Speed 25 feet, swim 20 feet

Offense

Melee Spear +8, Damage 1d6+4 piercing
Melee Mandibles +8, Damage 1d6+4 piercing
Ranged Spear +10, Damage 1d6+3 piercing

Abilities

Deep Breath — A bog strider can hold their breath for 2 hours.
Wavesense 120 feet — Wavesense
Hurl Net
Water Sprint — The bog strider Strides up to three times in a straight line across smooth water. They can make a single Strike against a creature at the end of this movement.
Water Stride — The bog strider can stand and move on the surface of water or other liquids without falling through. The bog strider can go underwater if they wish, but they must Swim to do so.

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