SRD:Large Monstrous Scorpion

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Large Monstrous Scorpion

	Monstrous Scorpion, Large
Size/Type:	Large Vermin
Hit Dice:	5d8+10 (32 hp)
Initiative:	+0
Speed:	50 ft. (10 squares)
Armor Class:	16 (–1 size, +7 natural), touch 9, flat-footed 16
Base Attack/Grapple:	+3/+11
Attack:	Claw +6 melee (1d6+4)
Full Attack:	2 claws +6 melee (1d6+4) and sting +1 melee (1d6+2 plus poison)
Space/Reach:	10 ft./5 ft.
Special Attacks:	Constrict 1d6+4, improved grab, poison
Special Qualities:	Darkvision 60 ft., tremorsense 60 ft., vermin traits
Saves:	Fort +6, Ref +1, Will +1
Abilities:	Str 19, Dex 10, Con 14, Int , Wis 10, Cha 2
Skills:	Climb +8, Hide +0, Spot +4
Feats:	—
Environment:	Warm deserts
Organization:	Solitary or colony (2–5)
Challenge Rating:	3
Treasure:	1/10 coins; 50% goods; 50% items
Alignment:	Always neutral
Advancement:	6–9 HD (Large)
Level Adjustment:	—

Monstrous scorpions are likely to attack any creature that approaches, and they usually charge when attacking prey.

Constrict (Ex): A monstrous scorpion deals automatic claw damage on a successful grapple check.

Improved Grab (Ex): To use this ability, a monstrous scorpion must hit with a claw attack. A monstrous scorpion can use either its Strength modifier or Dexterity modifier for grapple checks, whichever is better.

Poison (Ex): A monstrous scorpion has a poisonous sting. The details vary by the scorpion’s size, as follows. The save DCs are Constitution-based. The indicated damage is initial and secondary damage.

Size	Fort DC	Damage
Large	14	1d4 Con

Skills: A monstrous scorpion has a +4 racial bonus on Climb, Hide, and Spot checks.

See Wikipedia Entry: Scorpion

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