Monkey SwarmScreeches and bestial calls precede this pack of monkeys, each primate propelling itself forward on calloused knuckles.Monkey Swarm CR 2Source Bestiary 2 pg. 212 XP 600 N Tiny animal (swarm) Init +7; Senses low-light vision; Perception +5DefenseAC 15, touch 15, flat-footed 12 (+3 Dex, +2 size) hp 22 (3d8+9) Fort +6, Ref +8, Will +2 Defensive Abilities half damage from weapons, swarm traitsOffenseSpeed 30 ft., climb 20 ft. Melee swarm (2d6 plus distraction) Space 10 ft., Reach 0 ft. Special Attacks distraction (DC 14)StatisticsStr 7, Dex 16, Con 17, Int 2, Wis 12, Cha 11 Base Atk +2; CMB —; CMD — Feats Improved Initiative, Lightning Reflexes Skills Acrobatics +11, Climb +10, Perception +5; Racial Modifiers +4 Acrobatics SQ coordinated swarmEcologyEnvironment warm forests Organization solitary, pair, mission (3–6 swarms), or tribe (7–12 swarms plus 1–4 gorillas) Treasure noneSpecial AbilitiesCoordinated Swarm (Ex) A monkey swarm coordinates its attacks more than a typical swarm, and deals swarm damage one step higher than a swarm of its HD would normally cause.DescriptionMonkeys sometimes travel in huge colonies of hundreds of individuals. In such quantities, these primates can become quite dangerous, capable of overwhelming many foes by their sheer numbers.
Unlike most swarms, monkey swarms work well together. A swarm of monkeys does not possess a true hive mind, but it is capable of working in tandem with other swarms to make basic tactical decisions in combat.
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