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Giant Silverfish

Creature 0 (uncommon) — animal

Pre-Remaster content. May include legacy alignment.

FlankerLANDVERTICALanimal

It's uncommon for silverfish to congregate in sufficient numbers to constitute a swarm, but forgotten libraries or similar out-of-the-way places might harbor a multitude of the voracious pests. A common pest with a silvery carapace and an undulating, fishlike scuttle, the nocturnal silverfish infests homes and libraries throughout Golarion. These insects aren't typically dangerous, but their tendency to devour books and clothing often puts them at odds with larger creatures.

Source: strength-of-thousands-bestiary (Pre-Remaster)

Perception +8; darkvision
Skills acrobatics +6, athletics +4, stealth +6
Str
+2
Dex
+4
Con
+1
Int
-5
Wis
+1
Cha
-2
AC 15 Fort +7 Ref +8 Will +5
HP 17
Speed 40 feet, climb 20 feet

Offense

Melee Mandibles +8, Damage 1d6+2 piercing

Abilities

Voracious Consumption — Action 1 minute

A giant silverfish consumes up to 1 Bulk of paper, cloth, or similar material. It can consume up to 8 Bulk each day.
Wriggle

WORKS WELL WITH

AnvilLAND / VERTICALAn Anvil absorbs attention while the silverfish circles to flank from an elevated position.
CrasherLAND / VERTICALA Crasher provides the damage weight that the silverfish light attacks lack in a sustained melee press.

PUNISHES

✖ ranged reliance✖ standing still
same-role stacking
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