Misc. Creature, Swarm of Poisonous Snakes 5e
Medium Beast, Unaligned
The Misc. Creature, Swarm of Poisonous Snakes is a medium beast in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 2 (450 XP). It has 14 AC and 36 hit points. A writhing mass of scales and flickering tongues surges forward like a living tide, dozens of serpentine heads rising and falling as venomous fangs flash in the light.
Armor Class
14
Hit Points
36
Challenge
2
450 XP
A writhing mass of scales and flickering tongues surges forward like a living tide, dozens of serpentine heads rising and falling as venomous fangs flash in the light.
Special Traits & Features
DM Tactical & Combat Guide
Encounter Balance (Party of 4)
Deadly at Level 1 • Medium at Level 3
Combat Role
Medium Beast (Skirmisher / Line)
Party Difficulty Scaling (Party of 4)
Tactical Recommendations
- Aquatic Advantage: Pull targets into water environments where characters without a swim speed suffer attack disadvantage and breath limits.
- Lighting Manipulation: Exploit darkvision or blindsight in total darkness to force players to rely on torchlight or spell slots.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Challenge Rating (CR) of Misc. Creature, Swarm of Poisonous Snakes?
Misc. Creature, Swarm of Poisonous Snakes is a Challenge Rating 2 creature, granting 450 XP when defeated in D&D 5e.
What are the Armor Class and Hit Points of Misc. Creature, Swarm of Poisonous Snakes?
Misc. Creature, Swarm of Poisonous Snakes has an Armor Class (AC) of 14 and approximately 36 hit points.
What party level is recommended to fight Misc. Creature, Swarm of Poisonous Snakes?
For a party of 4 adventurers, Misc. Creature, Swarm of Poisonous Snakes represents a Deadly challenge around Level 1 and scales down to a Moderate/Hard challenge by Level 3.
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