Scavenger Drone (5e Creature)
Scavenger Drone[edit]
Small beast, unaligned Armor Class 12 (natural armor)
Saving Throws Str +4, Con +4 Hive Minded. For every three scavenger bugs of any kind within 60 feet of the scavenger, it gains a +1 bonus to attack rolls. ACTIONSBite. Melee Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 2) slashing damage. Grab. Melee Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) bludgeoning damage, and the target is grappled (escape DC 12). Until this grapple ends, the scavenger can't grab another target. REACTIONSExplode. When the scavenger's hit points are reduced to 4 or fewer, it can choose to burst itself apart. Each creature within 15 feet of the scavenger must make a DC 12 Dexterity saving throw, taking 2 (1d4) piercing damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one. |
The scavenger drone is the lowest class of insect in a scavenger swarm. Their thick shells mean that they're less susceptible to common blades than other scavengers, but pointier weapons tend to completely obliterate their husks. |
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