Army Ant Swarm

Level 5 / Large / animal

Level5
Armor Class21
Hit Points55
Perception+11
Speed30 feet, Climb 30 feet
STR-2modifier
DEX+4modifier
CON+4modifier
INT-5modifier
WIS+2modifier
CHA-4modifier
Saving Throws

Fortitude +13, Reflex +11, Will +9

Skills

Athletics +7

Senses

Darkvision, Scent 30 feet Imprecise

Immunities

Precision, Swarm Mind

Resistances

Bludgeoning 2, Piercing 5, Slashing 5

Weaknesses

Area Damage 5, Splash Damage 5

Actions & Abilities

Swarm Mind

Passive

Cling

Reaction

Trigger A creature leaves the swarm's space

Effect The swarm takes 1d6[untyped] damage as ants cling to the creature and continue biting, dealing 3d6[persistent,piercing] damage. High winds or immersion in water reduces the DC of the flat check to end this persistent damage to 5. Any area damage dealt to the creature destroys these clinging ants.

Swarming Bites

1 action

Each enemy in the swarm's space takes 3d6[piercing|options:area-damage] damage ( save). A creature that fails its save against Swarming Bites becomes Clumsy 1 for 1 round. If the creature attempts a concentrate or manipulate action while affected, it must succeed at a or the action is lost; roll the check after spending the action, but before any effects are applied.

Creature Abilities

Cling. Trigger A creature leaves the swarm's space

Effect The swarm takes 1d6[untyped] damage as ants cling to the creature and continue biting, dealing 3d6[persistent,piercing] damage. High winds or immersion in water reduces the DC of the flat check to end this persistent damage to 5. Any area damage dealt to the creature destroys these clinging ants.

Swarming Bites. Each enemy in the swarm's space takes 3d6[piercing|options:area-damage] damage ( save). A creature that fails its save against Swarming Bites becomes Clumsy 1 for 1 round. If the creature attempts a concentrate or manipulate action while affected, it must succeed at a or the action is lost; roll the check after spending the action, but before any effects are applied.

Source, license, and attribution

Source: Pathfinder Monster Core (remaster-core-2026-08-10)

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