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Viper (BB)

Creature -1 — animal

ShadeFlankerLANDAQUATICVERTICALanimalreptilepoison

Each member of this family of venomous snakes has long, hinged fangs that inject potent venom into their prey. Different vipers inject different types of venom, which might result in paralysis, extreme pain and swelling, blood clotting, or even the sudden stopping of the victim's heart. Though far less of an imposing physical threat than a giant viper, a common viper poses far more danger than its size would suggest. A viper mainly hunts small mammals or lizards but will attack a humanoid it pe

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Perception +5; low-light-vision
Skills acrobatics +5, athletics +1 (+4 to Climb), stealth +5, survival +3
Str
-3
Dex
+4
Con
+0
Int
-4
Wis
+1
Cha
-2
AC 14 Fort +2 Ref +7 Will +5
HP 8
Speed 20 feet, climb 20 feet, swim 20 feet

Offense

Melee Fangs (agile, finesse) +6, Damage 1d8-3 piercing plus Viper Venom

Abilities

Slink — If a creature ends its movement adjacent to the viper or within the viper's space, the viper can use its reaction to Stride, Climb, or Swim up to 10 feet. It must end its movement in a location that isn't within 5 feet of a foe. This movement doesn't trigger reactions.
Viper Venom (poison) — A target damaged by the viper's fangs must succeed at a DC 16 Fortitude save or take 1d10 poison damage.

WORKS WELL WITH

AnvilLANDA durable front-liner holds primary aggro while this venomous striker darts in for opportunistic bites.
CrasherAQUATICA heavy striker forces a committed engagement while this evasive biter harries from multiple angles of approach.
SniperVERTICALA perched ranged attacker covers the heights while this creature climbs to flank from an unexpected angle.

PUNISHES

✖ melee reliance✖ low Fortitude✖ isolated targets
Avoid stacking multiple fragile skirmishers of this kind; their very low Hit Points fold quickly once focused fire finds them.
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