Large Beast, Unaligned
AC 14 Natural Armor    Initiative +4 (14)
HP 60 (8d10 + 16)
Speed 30 ft., Swim 30 ft.
Mod Save
STR 18 +4 +6
DEX 14 +2 +2
CON 15 +2 +4
Mod Save
INT 1 −5 −5
WIS 12 +1 +1
CHA 3 −4 −4
Skills Perception +4, Stealth +4, Survival +4
Resistances Cold
Immunities Poison; Poisoned, Prone
Senses Darkvision 60 ft; Passive Perception 13
Languages None
CR 2 (XP 450; PB +2)
Traits

Amphibious. The bristleback can breathe air and water.

 Bristlespines. (1/Turn) When the bristleback takes damage from a creature within 5 feet of it, that creature takes 2 (1d4) [slashing] damage. If the bristleback is grappling a creature, that creature also takes the same damage (type and amount).

 

Actions

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., 1 target. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4) [piercing] damage and 2 (1d4) [poison] damage. If the target is Large or smaller, the bristleback attempts to grapple the target (DC14 Athletics or Acrobatics Check). If the target fails, the target is grappled by the bristleback.

The bristleback can grapple only one creature at a time.

 

Bonus Actions

Constrict (Only when a Target is Grappled). The bristleback deals 9 (2d4 + 4) [bludgeoning] damage to a creature it is grappling.

Reactions

Quick Strike. Once per round, the bristleback can strike a creature within 5 ft using its Bite action as an opportunity attack.

Description

A large snake native to the swamps, rivers, and freshwater lakes of Garlium, the bristleback has a green The bristleback has glowing jade eyes that allow it to see in the dark as well as the dark waters of the habitats it is found in.

Monster Tags: ambusher

Habitat: ForestSwampUnderwater

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