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Giant Goliath Beetle

Creature 3 — animal

Pre-Remaster content. May include legacy alignment.

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Source: strength-of-thousands-bestiary (Pre-Remaster)

Perception +10; darkvision
Skills acrobatics +7, athletics +11
Str
+5
Dex
+1
Con
+5
Int
-5
Wis
+2
Cha
-1
AC 20 Fort +11 Ref +7 Will +6
HP 40
Speed 20 feet, burrow 10 feet, fly 20 feet

Offense

Melee Mandibles +11, Damage 2d8+3 piercing
Melee Foot (unarmed) +9, Damage 1d10+3 bludgeoning

Abilities

Trample — Medium or smaller, foot, DC 19 Reflex

The monster Strides up to double its Speed and can move through the spaces of creatures of the listed size, Trampling each creature whose space it enters. The monster can attempt to Trample the same creature only once in a single use of Trample. The monster deals the damage of the listed Strike, but trampled creatures can attempt a basic Reflex save at the listed DC (no damage on a critical success, half damage on a success, double damage on a critical failure).

WORKS WELL WITH

MenderLANDMender sustains this creature as it absorbs retaliatory strikes while trampling through enemy lines.
ShadeLANDShade exploits the chaos of trample to flank distracted and off-guard enemies.
WeaverLANDWeaver buffs this creature before it charges, amplifying trample and mandible strikes.

PUNISHES

✖ clumping✖ standing still
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