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Giant Mantis

Creature 3 — animal

These massive cousins of praying mantises stand taller than an average human. These predators possess lightning-quick forelegs and a bone-breaking bite.

Source: pathfinder-monster-core

Perception +9
Skills acrobatics +8, athletics +10, stealth +12
Str
+5
Dex
+3
Con
+3
Int
-5
Wis
+2
Cha
+0
AC 18 Fort +10 Ref +12 Will +7
HP 40
Speed 25 feet, climb 25 feet, fly 20 feet

Offense

Melee Leg +12, Damage 1d10+5 piercing
Melee Mandibles +12, Damage 1d12+5 piercing

Abilities

Capturing Grab — This ability functions as Grab, plus on a success, the mantis can choose to pull the creature adjacent to it, then makes a mandibles Strike against the creature. This extra benefit doesn't apply when the mantis maintains the Grab.
Lunging Strike — The giant mantis lunges forward, making a leg Strike with an extended reach of 20 feet. If it hits, the mantis can use Capturing Grab after the Strike even if the creature is out of reach.
Sudden Strike — On the first round of combat, creatures that haven't acted are Off-Guard to the giant mantis.

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