Converting monsters from the second edition Monstrous Compendiums

[Shade]

The other magical beast swarms at that CR have 5 HD, so that might work.

 

[BOZ]

okie dokie!

ability scores?

 

[Shade]

We probably only need to change Dex and Con...maybe 19 and 10?

 

[BOZ]

that works. i'm fixing up the stat block, and will post it momentarily...

 

[BOZ]

...and done!

 

[Shade]

I think we should increase the fire damage to 1d6 fire (the fire elementite swarm at the same CR does 2d6 fire).

It should only get 2 feats, right? Suggested Feats: Ability Focus (combustion), Alertness.

Skill ranks: Listen 2, Move Silently 4, Spot 2?

Don't forget the distraction writeup:

Distraction (Ex): Any living creature vulnerable to a swarm's damage that begins its turn with a larval fyrefly swarm in its space must succeed on a DC 12 Fortitude save or be nauseated for 1 round. The save DC is Constitution-based.

 

[BOZ]

I think we should increase the fire damage to 1d6 fire (the fire elementite swarm at the same CR does 2d6 fire).

you mean the ordinary fire damage from swarming?

Don't forget the distraction writeup:

thanks - i recalled it just after posting, and was too tired to care that i missed it.

 

[Shade]

Yeah, the fire damage on the attack lines, not in the combustion entry.

 

[BOZ]

any increase to the combustion damage then, or duration, or are we fine as-is?

 

[Shade]

I think so...how about 2d6 damage, 1d6 rounds?