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Giant Tarantula

Creature 6 — animal

Tarantulas are ambush predators, but will attack prey in the open. Few everyday vermin inspire as much dread as the infamous spider.

Source: pathfinder-monster-core

Perception +14
Skills acrobatics +9, athletics +16, stealth +11
Str
+6
Dex
+1
Con
+5
Int
-5
Wis
+2
Cha
-4
AC 21 Fort +15 Ref +13 Will +10
HP 135
Speed 30 feet, climb 30 feet

Offense

Melee Fangs +17, Damage 2d8+8 piercing
Melee Leg +17, Damage 1d12+8 bludgeoning

Abilities

Giant Tarantula Venom (poison) — Saving Throw DC 23 Fortitude Maximum Duration 8 rounds Stage 1 1d10 poison damage (1 round) Stage 2 1d12 poison damage, Clumsy 1, and Off-Guard (1 round) Stage 3 2d6 poison damage, Clumsy 2, and off-guard (1 round) Stage 4 2d6 poison damage and Paralyzed (1 round)
Hair Barrage — The tarantula flicks its legs, flinging spiky hairs in a 15-foot cone. This deals 4d6 piercing damage with a DC 25 Reflex save.
Knockdown — Knockdown

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