# Acid Ant

*Small* *Monstrosity* *unaligned*

- **Armor Class:** 13 (natural armor)
- **Hit Points:** 13 (3d6+3)
- **Speed:** walk 30 ft.
- **Challenge Rating:** 1/4 (50 XP)
- **Source:** Creature Codex, page 8

| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 8 (-1) | 13 (+1) | 12 (+1) | 1 (-5) | 7 (-2) | 3 (-4) |

- **Skills:** 
- **Damage Immunities:** acid
- **Senses:** blindsight 60 ft., passive Perception 8
- **Languages:** -

### Special Abilities

- **Explosive Death:** When the ant is reduced to 0 hp, it explodes in a burst of acid. Each creature within 5 feet of the ant must succeed on a DC 11 Dexterity saving throw or take 5 (2d4) acid damage.
- **Keen Smell:** The ant has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.

### Actions

- **Acid Spit:** Ranged Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (2d4) acid damage and the target takes 1 acid damage at the start of its next turn unless the target immediately uses its reaction to wipe off the spit.
- **Bite:** Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 3 (1d4 + 1) piercing damage plus 2 (1d4) acid damage.