Giant Bombardier Beetle
| Hit Dice: | 2d8+4 (13 hp) |
|---|---|
| Initiative: | +0 |
| Speed: | 30 ft. (6 squares) |
| Armor Class: | 16 (+6 natural), touch 10, flat-footed 16 |
| Base Attack/Grapple: | +1/+2 |
| Attack: | Bite +2 melee (1d4+1) |
| Full Attack: | Bite +2 melee (1d4+1) |
| Space/Reach: | 5 ft./5 ft. |
| Special Attacks: | Acid spray |
| Special Qualities: | Darkvision 60 ft., vermin traits |
| Saves: | Fort +5, Ref +0, Will +0 |
| Abilities: | Str 13, Dex 10, Con 14, Int —, Wis 10, Cha 9 |
| Skills: | — |
| Feats: | — |
| Environment: | Warm forests |
| Organization: | Cluster (2–5) or click (6–11) |
| Challenge Rating: | 2 |
| Advancement: | 3–4 HD (Medium); 5–6 HD (Large) |
| Level Adjustment: | — |
These creatures feed primarily on carrion and offal, gathering heaps of the stuff in which to build nests and lay eggs. A giant bombardier beetle is about 6 feet long. Giant bombardier beetles normally attack only to defend themselves, their nests, or their eggs.
Acid Spray (Ex): When attacked or disturbed, the creature can release a 10-foot cone of acidic vapor once per round. Those within the cone must succeed on a DC 13 Fortitude save or take 1d4+2 points of acid damage. The save DC is Constitution-based.