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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Dannyalcatraz" data-source="post: 3280960" data-attributes="member: 19675">The real ones aren't really amphibious- but they can stay out of water for a couple of minutes, and can attack outside of water via their harpoon-like radula...They should be marine environment only.They should probably have a bonus to hide, since their shells can blend in with the environment a little and the harpoon is delivered by a fleshy proboscis which projects well away from the body- they can attack from unusual angles and partial concealment.  Think of it kind of like being able to shoot around a corner.As for the Save DC, I think it should be higher- perhaps based upon the actual HD of the Cone Snail.  Even the most dangerous of the little guys only inject a small dose- the giant ones probably inject quite a bit (though it may be weaker poison overall).You might also want to look into either pumping their HD & AC or have them hunt in small groups to make them more realistic opponents for a party since they don't have a whole bunch of attacks- the little guys are going after solitary prey or critters that will scatter once one is taken.  Their basic plan is stalk, harpoon, reel in prey, & eat.  Parties fight back.  While the snail has one of their buddies stuck & poisoned, it won't really be able to fight the other party members too well...Perhaps a bludgeon attack with the shell itself- it butts or crushes those trying to divest it of its prey?</blockquote>

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