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Brood Leech Swarm
Most smaller species of leeches don't tend to swarm, but brood leeches are prone to gathering in seething, undulant masses of squirming gluttony. When they collect in sufficient numbers to swarm, they eschew the stealth of a lone leech's feeding methods in favor of swift and merciless feeding. In these situations, their mild venom can affect much larger creatures than their usual prey.Recall Knowledge - Animal (Nature): DC 19
Unspecific Lore: DC 17
Specific Lore: DC 14
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Changes from being Elite are marked in red below.NOTE: The +2 damage bonus to non-strike offensive abilities (+4 if the ability is limited, such as spells) is NOT factored in.
Elite Brood Leech SwarmCreature 5
Large Amphibious Animal SwarmSource Monster Core 2 pg. 212
Perception +11; tremorsense 30 feet
Skills Athletics +10, Stealth +13
Str +0, Dex +3, Con +4, Int -5, Wis +1, Cha -5
AC 21; Fort +14, Ref +13, Will +11
HP 65; Immunities precision, swarm mind; Resistances bludgeoning 2, piercing 5, slashing 5; Weaknesses area damage 5, salt 5, splash damage 5
Speed 5 feet, swim 20 feet
Blood-Draining Bites [one-action] Each enemy in the swarm's space takes 2d6 piercing damage (DC 23 basic Reflex save). A creature who fails the Reflex save also takes 1d6 persistent bleed damage and is exposed to brood leech swarm venom.Brood Leech Swarm Venom (poison) Saving Throw DC 23 Fortitude; Maximum Duration 6 rounds; Stage 1 clumsy 1, sickened 1, and –5-foot status penalty to Speed (1 round); Stage 2 clumsy 1, sickened 1, and –10-foot status penalty to Speed (1 round)
All Monsters in "Leech"
| Name | Level |
| Brood Leech Swarm | 4 |
| Giant Leech | 2 |
Leech
Source Monster Core 2 pg. 212Though valued by apothecaries and field medics as methods to reduce swelling or drain blood, leeches are despised by most who encounter them, regardless of the setting. Young leeches are prized most because their size makes them easier to control in medicinal settings. As a result, those who are willing to hunt and capture them can command high prices due to the risks involved.
Leech Species
The spotted hooktooth leech is often found in areas frequented by trolls, who sometimes wear them as awful decorations, relying on their regeneration to control the bleeding effects. The gigantic elephant leech feeds on immense beasts of the swamplands or jungles, like elephants and dinosaurs, attacking from unexpected range. But it’s the relatively small gutleech that provides the most fuel for nightmares, due to its awful habit of feeding on victims from inside.
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