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{{5epointer|Quests from the Infinite Staircase}}</div>
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{{5e Monster
|name=Giant Beetle
|sorttext=Beetle Giant
|refs=<ref name="qftis">{{Cite Pub|Quests from the Infinite Staircase|pages=139}} ({{pub|The Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth (5e)}}) Licensed: &copy; Wizards of the Coast {{fairuc}}.</ref> <ref name="srd5stat">stat block is that of the {{SRD5|Rhinoceros}} from the [[SRD5]] (licensed: [[OGL]] & [[CC-BY]]); with the {{iplink|False Appearance}} trait added (also from the SRD5).</ref> <ref name="habitat">habitat - unofficial</ref>
|size=Large 
|type=Beast 
|swarm= 
|subtype=Beetle
|align=Unaligned 
|ac=11 
|acfluff=Natural Armor 
|hp=45 
|hd=6d10+12 
|speed=40 ft.
|movetype=Walk
|str=21
|dex=8
|con=15
|int=2
|wis=12
|cha=6
|saves= 
|skills=
|damagevulnerabilities= 
|damageresistances=
|damageimmunity= 
|conditionimmunity=
|senses=
|perception=11 <!--Passive-->
|languages=
|habitat=Underdark, Underground
|cr=2 <!--Challenge Rating-->
|xp= <!--Experience points for destroying-->
|canon=true
|summary=Rhinoceros-sized beetle.

|feature1=Charge
|flimit1=
|fdesc1={{SRD5trait}} If the beetle moves at least 20 feet straight toward a creature and then hits it with a gore attack on the same {{srd5lc|Turn}}, that target takes an extra 9 (2d8) {{srd5lc|Bludgeoning}} damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a {{SRD5|DC}} 15 {{SRD5|Strength}} {{srd5lc|Saving Throw}} or be knocked {{srd5lc|Prone}}.

|feature2=False Appearance
|flimit2=
|fdesc2={{SRD5trait}} While the creature remains motionless, it is indistinguishable from a normal boulder ({{SRD5|DC}} 18 {{SRD5|Investigation}} {{srd5lc|Check}} to determine it is not a bolder).

|action1=Gore
|alimit1=
|adesc1=''{{SRD5|Melee Weapon Attack}}:'' +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. ''Hit:'' 14 (2d8+5) {{srd5lc|Bludgeoning}} damage.
}}

'''Unofficial Description:''' A giant beetle is a gray beetle about the size of a {{srd5lc|Rhinocerous}}. When not moving their appearance resembles a boulder.

===Found in Adventures===
{{5e Creature Adventure List|Giant Beetle}}

==Sources and Notes==
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Alignment	Unaligned +
Author	Quests from the Infinite Staircase +
CRval	2 +
Canon	true +
Challenge Rating	2 +
Creature Name	Giant Beetle +
Experience Points	450 +
Features	Charge +, False Appearance + and Gore +
Habitat	Underdark + and Underground +
Hit Dice	6d10+12 +
Hit Points	45 +
Movement Type	Walk +
Name	Giant Beetle +
Publication	Quests from the Infinite Staircase +
Size	Large +
SortText	Beetle Giant +
Subtype	Beetle +
Summary	Rhinoceros-sized beetle. +
Type	Beast +