Ambush Viper

The Viperidae are a family of venomous snakes found in most parts of the world. All have long, hinged fangs that permit deep penetration and injection of snake venom.

Ambush Viper

The Viperidae are a family of venomous snakes found in most parts of the world. All have long, hinged fangs that permit deep penetration and injection of snake venom.

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Armor Class	13
Hit Points	4d4
Speed	40 ft.	Burrow 15 ft.
Strength	2 (-4)
Dexterity	16 (+3)
Constitution	11 (+0)
Intelligence	1(-5)
Wisdom	10 (+0)
Charisma	3 (-4)
Skills	Stealth d20+7
Senses	blindsight 10 ft.	Darkvision 60 ft.	Passive Perception 10
Languages	---
Challenge	1 (200 XP)
Special 1	Deathtouch	When the snake hits a creature with an attack,	the target's maximum hit points are reduced
by an amount equal to the damage dealt.	This reduction lasts until the target finishes	a long rest. The target dies	if its hit point maximum is reduced to 0
Special 2	Sneak Attack	Once per turn, the snake can deal an extra	1d6 damage to one creature it hits with an attack
if it has an advantage on the attack roll.	The snake doesn't need advantage on the attack	roll if another enemy of the target is	within 5 feet of it, that enemy isn't incapacitated,
and the snake doesn't have a	disadvantage on the attack roll
Action	Bite	Melee Weapon Attack	d20+5 to hit
Reach 5 ft., one target	Hit 1d6+3 piercing damage,	and the target must make	a DC 12 Constitution saving throw
taking 2d6 poison damage	on a failed save, or half as much on a success
Reaction	Ambush	If a creature enters a space within	5 feet of the snake, the snake can use its reaction
to make a single melee	weapon attack against the target