View source for SRD:Gibbering Mouther

===Combat===

A gibbering mouther attacks by shooting out strings of protoplasmic flesh, each ending in one or more eyes and a mouth that bites at the enemy. A mouther can send out a total of six such members in any [[SRD:Round|round]].

'''Gibbering ([[SRD:Su|Su]]):''' As soon as a mouther spots something edible, it begins a constant gibbering as a [[SRD:Free Actions|free action]]. All creatures (other than mouthers) within a 60-foot spread must succeed on a [[SRD:DC|DC]] 13 [[SRD:Saving Throw|Will save]] or be affected as though by a ''[[SRD:Confusion|confusion]]'' spell for 1d2 rounds. This is a [[SRD:Sonic Effect|sonic]] [[SRD:Mind-Affecting Effect|mind-affecting]] [[SRD:Compulsion Subschool|compulsion]] effect. A creature that successfully saves cannot be affected by the same gibbering mouther’s gibbering for 24 hours. The save [[SRD:DC|DC]] is [[SRD:Charisma|Charisma]]-based.

'''Spittle ([[SRD:Ex|Ex]]):''' As a [[SRD:Free Actions|free action]] every [[SRD:Round|round]], a gibbering mouther fires a stream of spittle at one opponent within 30 feet. The mouther makes a ranged [[SRD:Touch Attack|touch attack]]; if it hits, it deals 1d4 points of acid damage, and the target must succeed on a [[SRD:DC|DC]] 18 [[SRD:Saving Throw|Fortitude save]] or be [[SRD:Blinded|blinded]] for 1d4 rounds. Eyeless creatures are immune to the blinding effect, but are still subject to the acid damage. The save [[SRD:DC|DC]] is [[SRD:Constitution|Constitution]]-based.

'''[[SRD:Improved Grab|Improved Grab]] ([[SRD:Ex|Ex]]):''' To use this ability, a gibbering mouther must hit <span class="errata">a Medium or smaller foe </span>with a bite attack. It can then attempt to start a [[SRD:Grapple|grapple]] as a [[SRD:Free Actions|free action]] without provoking an [[SRD:Attacks of Opportunity|attack of opportunity]].  

<span class="errata">'''[[SRD:Swallow Whole|Swallow Whole]] ([[SRD:Ex|Ex]]):''' The gibbering mouther can attempt to swallow a [[SRD:Grappling|grappled]] opponent of Medium or smaller size by making a successful [[SRD:Grapple|grapple]] check. (The gibbering mouther doesn’t actually “swallow” the opponent—it engulfs it within its amorphous form—but the effect is essentially the same.) Once inside, the gibbering mouther can use its blood drain ability. A swallowed creature can cut its way out by dealing 5 points of damage to the gibbering mouther (same [[SRD:AC|AC]]). The gibbering mouther’s body can hold 1 Medium, 2 Small, 8 Tiny, 32 Diminutive, or 128 Fine creatures.</span>

<s>

'''Blood Drain ([[SRD:Ex|Ex]]):''' On a successful [[SRD:Grapple|grapple check]] after grabbing, that mouth attaches to the opponent. It automatically deals bite damage and drains blood, dealing 1 point of [[SRD:Constitution|Constitution]] damage each [[SRD:Round|round]]. A mouth can be ripped off (dealing 1 point of damage) with a [[SRD:DC|DC]] 12 [[SRD:Strength|Strength]] check or severed by a successful sunder attempt (the mouth has 2 [[SRD:Hit Points|hit points]]).

A severed mouth continues to bite and drain blood for 1d4 rounds after such an attack. A creature whose [[SRD:Constitution|Constitution]] is reduced to 0 is killed.

</s>

<span class="errata">'''Blood Drain ([[SRD:Ex|Ex]]):''' A swallowed opponent automatically takes 1d4 points of [[SRD:Ability Score Loss#Ability Damage|Constitution damage]] each [[SRD:Round|round]].</span>

<s>

'''Engulf ([[SRD:Ex|Ex]]):''' A gibbering mouther can try to engulf a Medium or smaller opponent grabbed by three or more mouths.  

The opponent must succeed on a [[SRD:DC|DC]] 14 [[SRD:Saving Throw|Reflex save]] or fall and be engulfed. In the next [[SRD:Round|round]], the mouther makes twelve bite attacks instead of six (each with a +4 attack bonus). An engulfed creature cannot attack the mouther from within. The previously attached mouths are now free to attack others. The save [[SRD:DC|DC]] is [[SRD:Strength|Strength]]-based and includes a +2 racial bonus.

</s>

'''Ground Manipulation ([[SRD:Su|Su]]):''' At will, as a [[SRD:Standard Actions|standard action]], a gibbering mouther can cause stone and earth in all adjacent squares to become a morass akin to quicksand. Softening earth, sand, or the like takes 1 [[SRD:Round|round]], while stone takes 2 rounds. Anyone other than the mouther in that area must take a move-equivalent action to avoid becoming mired (treat as being [[SRD:Pinned|pinned]]).

'''Amorphous ([[SRD:Ex|Ex]]):''' A gibbering mouther is not subject to [[SRD:Critical Hit|critical hits]]. It cannot be flanked.

'''[[SRD:Skills (Creature Statistic)|Skills:]]''' Thanks to their multiple eyes, gibbering mouthers have a +4 racial bonus on [[SRD:Spot Skill|Spot]] checks.

A gibbering mouther has a +8 racial bonus on any [[SRD:Swim Skill|Swim]] check to perform some special action or avoid a hazard. It always can choose to take 10 on a [[SRD:Swim Skill|Swim]] check, even if distracted or endangered. It can use the run action while swimming, provided it swims in a straight line.


----
{{SRD Creature Breadcrumb}}
{{OGL Bottom|part of the Revised (v.3.5) System Reference Document|SRD}}
[[Category:SRD]]
[[Category:OGL]]
[[Category:Monster]]
Alignment	Usually neutral +
Challenge Rating	5 +
Environment	Underground +
Level Adjustment	— +
Size	Medium +
Title	Gibbering Mouther +
Type	Aberration +