Snake, King Cobra
Deadly and aggressive snakes with spreading hoods that make a growling noise
Basic Fantasy Field Guide Omnibus
| Armor Class | 14 |
|---|---|
| Hit Dice | 5* |
| Number Appearing | 1 |
| Attacks | 1 bite (1d6+3 + poison) |
| Movement | 40' |
| Save As | Fighter: 5 |
| Morale | 9 |
| XP | 405 |
| Treasure Type | None |
King Cobras are deadly and aggressive snakes, They use their spreading hood to warn other creatures not to bother them, while making a unique, among snakes growling noise rather than a hiss. They can grow up to 18 feet in length, and are found throughout the worlds jungles. Primarily feeding on other snakes, they will still attack jumanoids when they feel threatened.
Special Abilities
Poison: Those bitten by a king cobra must save vs. Poison or suffer 6d6 points of damage immediately, followed by another 6d6 points of damage in the following round. A successful save halves the damage.
Immune to snake poison: King cobras are immune to the poison of other snakes.