Piercer

Piercer CR: 1/2

Medium monstrosity, unaligned

Armor Class: 15 (natural armour)

Hit Points: 22 3d8+9

Speed: 5 ft , climb: 3 ft

STR

10 +0

DEX

13 +1

CON

16 +3

INT

1 -5

WIS

7 -2

CHA

3 -4

Skills: Stealth +8

Senses: Blindsight 30ft, Darkvision 60ft, passive Perception 8

Challenge Rating: 1/2

False Appearance. When the piercer remains motionless on the ceiling, it is indistinguishable from a stalactite.
Spider Climb. The piercer can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on the ceiling, without needing to make an ability check.

Actions

Drop. Melee Weapon Attack +3 to hit, one creature directly underneath the piercer. Hit 3 1d6 piercing damage per 10 feet fallen, up to 21 6d6 . Miss; The piercer takes half the normal falling damage for the distance fallen.

Piercers are the larval stage of a roper.

Suggested Environments

Underground, Underdark