Monster Dossier

Snake, Viper

Snake, Viper Each member of this family of venomous snakes has long, hinged fangs that inject potent venom in their prey. Different vipers inject differ...

Level -1

Traits

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Rules & statistics

Monster Profile

Perception

5

Senses

  • Name
    low-light vision

Skills

Acrobatics
5
Athletics
Std
1
To Climb
4
Stealth
5
Survival
3

Ability Mods

Str
-3
Dex
4
Con
0
Int
-4
Wis
1
Cha
-2

Defenses

Ac
15
Saving Throws
Fort
2
Ref
7
Will
5
Hp
  • Hp
    8

Speed

Walk
20
Climb
20
Swim
20

Attacks

  • Range
    Melee
    Name
    fangs
    Attack
    8
    Traits
    • agile
    • finesse
    Effects
    • viper venom
    Damage
    1d8 - 3 piercing plus viper venom
    Types
    • piercing

Abilities

Mid
  • Name
    Slink
    Activity
    Number
    1
    Unit
    reaction
    Entries
    • 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.
Bot
  • Name
    Viper Venom
    Traits
    • poison
    Entries
    • A target damaged by the viper's fangs must succeed at a 16 Fortitude save or take 1d10 poison damage.

Background

Lore

Snake, Viper

Each member of this family of venomous snakes has long, hinged fangs that inject potent venom in 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 perceives as a threat.