Keen Smell. The blackspawn crawler has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.
Multiattack. The blackspawn crawler makes two attacks: one with its bite and one to constrict.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4) piercing damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw, taking 10 (3d6) acid damage and 10 (3d6) poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Constrict. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one Large or smaller creature. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4) bludgeoning damage. The target is grappled (escape DC 14) if the blackspawn crawler isn't already constricting a creature, and the target is restrained until this grapple ends.
Acid Breath (Recharge 5-6). The blackspawn crawler exhales acid in a 30-feet long that is 5 feet wide. Each creature in that line must succeed on a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 35 (10d6) poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Description
The blackspawn crawler is the horrific combination of a monstrous centipede and a black dragon. It has the segmented multilegged body of a centipede, with the head, horns, and fins of a wingless black dragon. It lives underground beneath temperate swamps, forests, and ruins. It will head to the surface only to hunt for prey.
In combat, the blackspawn crawler will prioritize constricting a target so it can't escape. It then tries to finish it off with its poisonous bite, unless there are other targets to fend off. In which case, it will either use its acid breath or bite attacks against them.
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