---
title: "Army Ant Swarm"
obsidianUIMode: preview
noteType: pf2eMonster
cssClasses: pf2e
aliases: "Actor.TJCTSMRpYhL7XdHm" 
tags:
  - pf2e/creature/type/animal
  - pf2e/creature/type/swarm
  - pf2eMonster
  - pf2e/creature/level/5
  - remaster
statblock: inline
name: "Army Ant Swarm"
level: 5
license: ORC
---

```statblock
columns: 2
forcecolumns: true
layout: Basic Pathfinder 2e Layout
source: "Pathfinder Monster Core"
name: "Army Ant Swarm"
level: "Creature 5"

alignment: ""
size: "Large"
trait_01: [[animal]]
trait_02: [[swarm]]
modifier: 11
perception:
  - name: "Perception"
    desc: "+11; Darkvision, Scent (Imprecise) 30 Feet"
languages: ""
skills:
  - name: "Skills"
    desc: "Athletics: +7"
abilityMods: [-2, 4, 4, -5, 2, -4]
speed: 30 feet,  climb 30 feet
sourcebook: "_Pathfinder Monster Core_"
ac: 21
armorclass:
  - name: AC
    desc: "21; __Fort__ +13, __Ref__ +11, __Will__ +9"
hp: 55
health:
  - name: ""
  - name: HP
    desc: "55; __Immunities__  precision,  swarm mind,  grabbed,  prone,  restrained; __Weaknesses__ area damage 5, splash damage 5; __Resistances__ bludgeoning 2, piercing 5, slashing 5"
abilities_top:
  - name: ""

abilities_mid:
  - name: ""
  - name: "[[Bestiary Ability Glossary/Swarm Mind|Swarm Mind]]"
    desc: "  This monster doesn't have a single mind (typically because it's a swarm of smaller creatures), and is immune to mental effects that target only a specific number of creatures. It is still subject to mental effects that affect all creatures in an area."

  - name: "Cling"
    desc: "`pf2:r`  **Trigger** A creature leaves the swarm's space\n* * *\n\n**Effect** The swarm takes 1d6 untyped damage as ants cling to the creature and continue biting, dealing 3d6 persistent piercing damage. High winds or immersion in water reduces the DC of the flat check to end this persistent damage to 5. Any area damage dealt to the creature destroys these clinging ants."

attacks:
  - name: ""

  - name: "Swarming Bites"
    desc: "`pf2:1`  Each enemy in the swarm's space takes 3d6 piercing damage (DC 21 Fortitude check save). A creature that fails its save against Swarming Bites becomes [[Conditions/Clumsy|Clumsy 1]] for 1 round. If the creature attempts a concentrate or manipulate action while affected, it must succeed at a DC 5 Flat check or the action is lost; roll the check after spending the action, but before any effects are applied.\n* * *\n\n[[Bestiary Effects/Effect_ Swarming Bites|Effect: Swarming Bites]]"
 
```

```encounter-table
name: Army Ant Swarm
creatures:
  - 1: Army Ant Swarm
```



An army ant swarm is a terrifying carpet of stinging insects that devours all in its path.

* * *

Ants are industrious insects that aid the natural processes of decay and renewal.
