Action

Multiattack

The erina tussler makes two Punching Spines or Throw Spine attacks. If the erina hits one creature with both Punching Spines attacks, the target is grappled (escape DC 13). The erina can grapple only one target at a time.

 

Action

Punching Spines

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (2d4 + 3) piercing damage.

 

Action

Throw Spine

Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (2d4 + 3) piercing damage, and the spine sticks in the target until a creature uses an action to remove it. While the spine is stuck, the target has disadvantage on weapon attacks that use Strength.

 

Special

Arm Spine Regrowth

The erina has twenty-four arm spines that it can use to make Throw Spine attacks. Used spines regrow when the erina finishes a long rest.

 

Special

Expert Wrestler

The erina can grapple creatures two sizes larger than itself and can move at its full speed when dragging a creature it has grappled. If the erina grapples a Small or smaller creature, the target has disadvantage on its escape attempts. In addition, the erina has advantage on ability checks and saving throws made to escape a grapple or end the restrained condition.

 

Special

Hardy

The erina has advantage on saving throws against poison.

 

Special

Keen Smell

The erina has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.

 

Special

Spines

A creature that touches the erina or hits it with a melee attack while within 5 feet of it takes 5 (2d4) piercing damage. In addition, a creature grappled by or grappling the erina takes 5 (2d4) piercing damage at the start of the erina's turn.