Reefclaw
Creature 1 — aberration, aquatic
FlankerAQUATICLANDaberration
Reefclaws are aquatic monsters that resemble huge shrimp or lobsters. As one might expect from its name, a reefclaw's oversized claws are powerful weapons with a viselike grip and the ability to inject potent venom into unfortunate prey. Though reefclaws can't speak, they are intelligent enough to understand the local language of humanoids near their hunting grounds. The creatures sometimes listen to conversations, either to gain intelligence on the best place to ambush aquatic or land-dwelling
Source: pathfinder-monster-core
Perception +8; darkvision
Languages common; (can't speak any language)
Skills acrobatics +7, athletics +4 (+8 to Swim)
Str
+1
Dex
+4
Con
+2
Int
-3
Wis
+1
Cha
+1
AC 20
Fort +7
Ref +9
Will +4
HP 17
Speed 5 feet, swim 30 feet
Offense
Melee Claw (finesse, unarmed) +9, Damage 1d6+1 slashing plus Grab, Reefclaw Venom
Abilities
Death Frenzy —
Constrict — 1d6 bludgeoning, DC 17 Fortitude
The monster deals the listed amount of damage to any number of creatures Grabbed or Restrained by it. Each of those creatures can attempt a basic Fortitude save with the listed DC.
The monster deals the listed amount of damage to any number of creatures Grabbed or Restrained by it. Each of those creatures can attempt a basic Fortitude save with the listed DC.
Reefclaw Venom (poison) — Saving Throw DC 17 Fortitude
Maximum Duration 4 rounds
Stage 1 1d6 poison damage and Enfeebled 1 (1 round)
Stage 2 1d6 poison damage and Enfeebled 2 (1 round)
Maximum Duration 4 rounds
Stage 1 1d6 poison damage and Enfeebled 1 (1 round)
Stage 2 1d6 poison damage and Enfeebled 2 (1 round)
Grab —
WORKS WELL WITH
SniperAQUATICA Sniper picks off softened targets while the Anvil holds them stationary with Grab and Constrict.
WeaverAQUATICA Weaver's area denial forces prey into the Anvil's swim range for grapple initiation.
CrasherAQUATICA Crasher's aggressive push scatters enemies into positions where the Anvil can isolate a single target.
PUNISHES
✖ kiting✖ low Fortitude✖ terrain restriction
Vestigial land speed makes the Reefclaw water-locked for practical encounter design.
Works well with · Punishes · Pairing advice
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