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=RUIN SWARM=

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|style=
|creature=
|size=Tiny|type=[[SRD:Vermin Type|Vermin]] ([[SRD:Swarm Subtype|Swarm]])
|hd=50d8+500  | hp=725
|init=+16
|speed=20 ft., climb 20 ft., fly 90 ft. (perfect)
|ac=30 (+2 size, +16 [[SRD:Dexterity|Dex]], +2 natural) |  touch=28 | flat=14
|bab=+37 | grapple=—
|at=Swarm (5d6)
|full_at=Swarm (5d6)
|space=10 ft. | reach=0 ft.
|sa=Blinding, distraction ([[SRD:DC|DC]] 45)
|sq=[[SRD:Blindsight and Blindsense#Blindsense (Ex)|Blindsense]], [[SRD:Fast Healing|fast healing]] 15, swarm traits, [[SRD:Vermin Type|vermin traits]]
|fort=+37|ref=+34|will=+22
|str=3|dex=42|con=30|int=|wis=23|cha=32
|skills=—
|feats=—
|[[Environment|Environment:]] Any
|org=Solitary, cloud (2–4 swarms), or plague (5–8 swarms)
|cr=23
|treas=None
|align=[[SRD:Neutral|Always neutral]]
|adv=None
}}
===COMBAT===
'''Blinding ([[SRD:Ex|Ex]]):''' Any living creature that begins its turn with a ruin swarm in its space must make a [[SRD:Saving Throw|fortitude save]] ([[SRD:DC|DC]] 51) or be [[SRD:Blinded|blinded]] for one [[SRD:Round|round]]. The save [[SRD:DC|DC]] is [[SRD:Dexterity|Dexterity]]-based.

'''[[SRD:Blindsight and Blindsense#Blindsense (Ex)|Blindsense]] ([[SRD:Ex|Ex]]):''' The ruin swarm notices and locates creatures within 200 ft. Opponents still have 100% [[SRD:Concealment|concealment]] against the swarm (but swarm attacks ignore [[SRD:Concealment|concealment]]).

'''Distraction ([[SRD:Ex|Ex]]):''' Any living creature vulnerable to the swarm’s damage that begins its turn with a swarm in its square is [[SRD:Nauseated|nauseated]] for 1 [[SRD:Round|round]]; a [[SRD:DC|DC]] 45 [[SRD:Saving Throw|fortitude save]] negates the effect. Even with a successful save, spellcasting or concentrating on [[SRD:Creature Spells and Powers#Spells|spells]] within the area of a swarm requires a [[SRD:Concentration Skill|Concentration]] check ([[SRD:DC|DC]] 20 + [[SRD:Spell Level|spell level]]). Using skills requiring patience and concentration requires a [[SRD:Concentration Skill|Concentration]] check ([[SRD:DC|DC]] 20). The save [[SRD:DC|DC]] is [[SRD:Constitution|Constitution]]-based.

'''Swarm Traits:''' A swarm has no clear front or back and no discernable anatomy, so it is not subject to [[SRD:Critical Hit|critical hits]] or flanking. A swarm made up of Tiny creatures takes half damage from slashing and piercing weapons.

Reducing a swarm to 0 [[SRD:Hit Points|hit points]] or fewer causes the swarm to break up, though damage taken until that point does not degrade its ability to attack or resist attack. Swarms are never [[SRD:Staggered|staggered]] or reduced to a [[SRD:Dying|dying]] state by damage. Also, they cannot be tripped, [[SRD:Grapple|grappled]], or bull rushed, and they cannot [[SRD:Grapple|grapple]] another.

A swarm is immune to any spell or effect that targets a specific number of creatures (including single-target [[SRD:Creature Spells and Powers#Spells|spells]] such as ''[[SRD:Disintegrate|disintegrate]]''), with the exception of [[SRD:Mind-Affecting Effect|mind-affecting]] effects if the swarm has an intelligence score and a hive mind. A swarm takes a –10 penalty on [[SRD:Saving Throw|saving throws]] against [[SRD:Creature Spells and Powers#Spells|spells]] or effects that affect an area, such as many evocation [[SRD:Creature Spells and Powers#Spells|spells]] or grenadelike weapons. If the area effect attack does not allow a [[SRD:Saving Throw|saving throw]], the swarm takes double damage instead.

A swarm rendered [[SRD:Unconscious|unconscious]] by means of [[SRD:Nonlethal Damage|nonlethal damage]] becomes disorganized and dispersed, and does not re-form until its [[SRD:Hit Points|hit points]] exceed its [[SRD:Nonlethal Damage|nonlethal damage]].

'''[[SRD:Vermin Type|Vermin]] Traits:''' A ruin swarm is immune to all [[SRD:Mind-Affecting Effect|mind-affecting]] effects (charms, compulsions, [[SRD:Phantasm Subschool|phantasm]]s, patterns, and morale effects). It also has [[SRD:Darkvision|darkvision]] (60-foot range).

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Alignment	Always neutral +
Challenge Rating	23 +
Environment	Any +
Level Adjustment	— +
Size	Tiny +
Subtype	Swarm +
Title	Ruin Swarm +
Type	Vermin +