Emperor Cobra
This massive green cobra rears its head upward aggressively, its brightly colored, scaly hood flaring in an unmistakable warning.
Emperor Cobra (CR 5)
Large AnimalAlignment: Neutral
Initiative: +6
Senses: Low-Light Vision, Scent; Perception +13
Speed: 30 feet, Climb 30 feet, Swim 30 feet
Space: 10 feet
Defense
Armor Class: 18, touch 11, flat-footed 16 (+2 Dex, +7 natural, -1 size)Hit Points: 51 (6d8+24)
Saving Throws: Fort +9, Ref +7, Will +5
Offense
Melee: bite +10 (2d6+9 plus poison)Reach: 10 feet
Statistics
| Str | Dex | Con | Int | Wis | Cha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 (+6) | 15 (+2) | 18 (+4) | 1 (-5) | 17 (+3) | 2 (-4) |
CMB +11
CMD 23 (can't be tripped)
Feats: Improved Initiative, Skill Focus (Stealth), Weapon Focus (bite)
Skills: Acrobatics +10, Climb +14, Perception +13, Stealth +11, Swim +14
- Racial Modifiers: Acrobatics+8, +4 Perception, +4 Stealth
Special Abilities
Poison (Ex)
- Delivery: Bite-injury
- Fortitude Save: 17
- Frequency: 1/round for 6 rounds
- Track: Severe Constitution
- Saves: 2 consecutive saves
Ecology
Environment: Temperate or Warm MarshesOrganization: solitary, pair, or nest (3-8)
Treasure: none
Infamous among travelers for its deadly poisonous bite, the emperor cobra is a foul-tempered snake typically encountered in bogs. The snake's scales are generally a dark green, with a pale green or even ivory underbelly. Its eyes are bright red and lack the distinctive serpentine slit most snake eyes possess.
Emperor cobras are often trained to serve as guardians in temples. They are 16 feet long and weigh 200 pounds.