SRD:Medium Monstrous Scorpion
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MEDIUM MONSTROUS SCORPION[edit]
| Monstrous Scorpion, Medium | |
|---|---|
| Size/Type: | Medium Vermin |
| Hit Dice: | 2d8+4 (13 hp) |
| Initiative: | +0 |
| Speed: | 40 ft. (8 squares) |
| Armor Class: | 14 (+4 natural), touch 10, flat-footed 14 |
| Base Attack/Grapple: | +1/+2 |
| Attack: | Claw +2 melee (1d4+1) |
| Full Attack: | 2 claws +2 melee (1d4+1) and sting –3 melee (1d4 plus poison) |
| Space/Reach: | 5 ft./5 ft. |
| Special Attacks: | Constrict 1d4+1, improved grab, poison |
| Special Qualities: | Darkvision 60 ft., tremorsense 60 ft., vermin traits |
| Saves: | Fort +5, Ref +0, Will +0 |
| Abilities: | Str 13, Dex 10, Con 14, Int , Wis 10, Cha 2 |
| Skills: | Climb +5, Hide +4, Spot +4 |
| Feats: | — |
| Environment: | Warm deserts |
| Organization: | Solitary or colony (2–5) |
| Challenge Rating: | 1 |
| Treasure: | None |
| Alignment: | Always neutral |
| Advancement: | 3–4 HD (Medium) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Medium | 13 | 1d3 Con |
Skills: A monstrous scorpion has a +4 racial bonus on Climb, Hide, and Spot checks.
See Wikipedia Entry: Scorpion
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| Alignment | Always neutral + |
| Challenge Rating | 1 + |
| Environment | Warm deserts + |
| Level Adjustment | — + |
| Size | Medium + |
| Title | Medium Monstrous Scorpion + |
| Type | Vermin + |
