Explosive Death. When the tick dies, it explodes in a shower of blood. Each creature within 5 feet of it must succeed on a DC 10 Dexterity saving throw or take 5 (2d4) necrotic damage.

Actions

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5ft., one target. Hit: 3 (1d4 + 1) piercing damage and the tick attaches to the target. While attached, the tick doesn’t attack. Instead, at the start of each of the tick’s turns, the creature it is attached to takes 3 (1d6) necrotic damage and the tick gains the same amount of temporary hit points. While the tick is attached, a creature may use its action to make a DC 10 Athletics check, prying the tick loose on a success.

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