Monster Dossier

Snake, Giant Viper

Snake, Giant Viper Snakes come in an array of forms, from jungle-dwelling constrictors that wrap around their prey to venomous vipers with deadly bites....

Level 2

Traits

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Rules & statistics

Monster Profile

Perception

7

Senses

  • Name
    low-light vision

Skills

Acrobatics
9
Athletics
8
Stealth
8
Survival
6

Ability Mods

Str
3
Dex
4
Con
3
Int
-4
Wis
1
Cha
-2

Defenses

Ac
19
Saving Throws
Fort
8
Ref
11
Will
6
Hp
  • Hp
    26

Speed

Walk
20
Climb
20
Swim
20

Attacks

  • Range
    Melee
    Name
    fangs
    Attack
    11
    Traits
    • finesse
    Effects
    • giant viper venom
    Damage
    1d8 + 3 piercing plus giant viper venom
    Types
    • piercing

Abilities

Mid
  • Name
    Coiled Opportunity
    Activity
    Number
    1
    Unit
    reaction
    Entries
    • If the giant viper is coiled and a creature moves into or through a square adjacent to it, the giant viper can use its reaction to make a fangs Strike against that creature.
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  • Name
    Coil
    Activity
    Number
    1
    Unit
    action
    Entries
    • The giant viper uses an action to coil itself. While coiled, it can target a creature up to 10 feet away with its fangs Strike. After the giant viper Strike||Strikes with its fangs, it becomes uncoiled.
  • Name
    Giant Viper Venom
    Traits
    • poison
    Entries
    • A target damaged by the snake's fangs must succeed at a 17 Fortitude save or take 1d12 poison damage.

Background

Lore

Snake, Giant Viper

Snakes come in an array of forms, from jungle-dwelling constrictors that wrap around their prey to venomous vipers with deadly bites. Regardless, all snakes consume their prey whole by unhinging their jaws and using powerful muscles to move the food down their throats and into their stomachs.

The giant viper's fangs, nearly as long as daggers, easily inspire fear. The venom injected by a giant viper can cause severe blood clotting and inflict tremendous damage.