# Piercer

*Small* *Monstrosity*

- **Armor Class:** 17
- **Hit Points:** 9 (2d6+2)
- **Speed:** walk 0 ft.
- **Challenge Rating:** 1/2 (100 XP)
- **Source:** A5e Monstrous Menagerie, page 373

| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 10 (+0) | 10 (+0) | 12 (+1) | 1 (-5) | 6 (-2) | 2 (-4) |

- **Skills:** 
- **Senses:** blindsight 30 ft. (blind beyond that radius), passive Perception 8
- **Languages:** 

### Special Abilities

- **False Appearance:** While motionless, the piercer is indistinguishable from a normal stalactite.

### Actions

- **Pierce:** Melee Weapon Attack: +2 to hit  one target directly underneath the piercer. Hit: 10 (3d6) piercing damage. This attack has disadvantage against a creature that is protecting its head with a shield or similar object. If the attack misses  the piercer dies.