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Beetles
15 entriesAnkhegVermin / Beetles · 3 tiersSPD20 ft [15 km/h] (Burrow 15 ft)MOR16IQT1
Shared traitsBurrowThis creature can tunnel through earth (not bedrock) at the given speed.Locking JawMelee hit initiates a grapple. Target takes automatic weapon damage at the start of its turn until it escapes.Siege CarapaceImmune to mundane missile weapons (slings, bows, javelins) with Penetration less than 2.
| Var | Tier | HP | DEF | SOK | Init | Alr | F/R/W | Attacks / damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | T1 | 38 | 15 | 3 | +2 | 16 | 5.1.1 | +6 · 1d10+4 acid bite |
| B | T2 | 58 | 15 | 4 | +2 | 16 | 6.2.2 | +7 · 1d12+5 acid bite |
| C | T3 | 82 | 16 | 5 | +3 | 17 | 7.2.3 | +8 · 2d8+6 acid bite |
Fire BeetleVermin / Beetles · 2 tiersSPD20 ft [15 km/h]MOR12IQT0
Shared traitsMindlessImmune to charm, fear, morale checks, and psychic damage.GlowingSpecial trait.Carrion ScavengerIf this creature can eat another creature of its type for at least 1 minute, it regains all its health.
| Var | Tier | HP | DEF | SOK | Init | Alr | F/R/W | Attacks / damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | T1 | M | 13 | 0 | +2 | 10 | 3.2.0 | +3 · 1d4+1 bite |
| B | T1 | 24 | 14 | 1 | +2 | 12 | 4.2.1 | +4 · 1d6+2 bite |
Mana BeetleVermin / Beetles · 2 tiersSPD20 ft [15 km/h]MOR10IQT0
Shared traitsThaumavoreThis creature’s attacks drain a given amount of mana from the target.StoneskinThis creature has an advanced soak score and natural armor.Siege CarapaceImmune to mundane missile weapons (slings, bows, javelins) with Penetration less than 2.AntimagicSpecial trait.
| Var | Tier | HP | DEF | SOK | Init | Alr | F/R/W | Attacks / damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | T2 | 47 | 13 | 5 | +1 | 15 | 6.3.6 | +5 · 1d8+3 plus 1d8 force |
| B | T3 | 77 | 14 | 6 | +2 | 16 | 7.4.7 | +7 · 1d10+4 plus 1d12 force |
Phalanx BeetleVermin / Beetles · 2 tiersSPD15 ft [10 km/h]MOR18IQT0
Shared traitsBracedImmune to knockdown, shove, and forced movement while standing on solid ground.Spiked ShellStriking this creature in melee without a reach weapon incurs given damage.TackleEnhances one melee attack to deal +1d10 crushing damage per size category difference and forces an Athletics/Acrobatics check or the target falls prone.TrampleBonus action attack against a prone target at least two size categories smaller, dealing 1d10 crushing damage per size difference + Might.
| Var | Tier | HP | DEF | SOK | Init | Alr | F/R/W | Attacks / damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | T3 | 83 | 12 | 10 | +0 | 11 | 10.1.3 | +6 · 2d8+6 horn / trample |
| B | T4 | 118 | 13 | 12 | +0 | 12 | 12.2.4 | +8 · 2d10+8 horn / trample |
Slicer BeetleVermin / Beetles · 2 tiersSPD25 ft [20 km/h]MOR14IQT0
Shared traitsFast SpeedFoot or running speed exceeds standard humanoid baselines by +10 feet or more.RendSpecial trait.Siege CarapaceImmune to mundane missile weapons (slings, bows, javelins) with Penetration less than 2.Locking JawMelee hit initiates a grapple. Target takes automatic weapon damage at the start of its turn until it escapes.
| Var | Tier | HP | DEF | SOK | Init | Alr | F/R/W | Attacks / damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | T2 | 65 | 14 | 5 | +3 | 12 | 7.4.2 | +6 · 2d6+4 mandibles |
| B | T3 | 92 | 15 | 6 | +3 | 13 | 8.5.3 | +8 · 2d8+6 mandibles |
Stag BeetleVermin / Beetles · 2 tiersSPD20 ft [15 km/h]MOR18IQT0
Shared traitsTackleEnhances one melee attack to deal +1d10 crushing damage per size category difference and forces an Athletics/Acrobatics check or the target falls prone.TrampleBonus action attack against a prone target at least two size categories smaller, dealing 1d10 crushing damage per size difference + Might.BracedImmune to knockdown, shove, and forced movement while standing on solid ground.Siege CarapaceImmune to mundane missile weapons (slings, bows, javelins) with Penetration less than 2.
| Var | Tier | HP | DEF | SOK | Init | Alr | F/R/W | Attacks / damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | T3 | 97 | 13 | 8 | +1 | 13 | 11.2.4 | +7 · 2d10+7 horns |
| B | T4 | 134 | 14 | 10 | +1 | 14 | 13.3.5 | +9 · 3d8+9 horns |
Tiger BeetleVermin / Beetles · 2 tiersSPD45 ft [35 km/h] (Fly 40 ft)MOR14IQT0
Shared traitsFast SpeedFoot or running speed exceeds standard humanoid baselines by +10 feet or more.FlyingThis creature has a given flight speed.Pack PredatorGains advantage on melee attacks against a target if an ally is adjacent to that target.Locking JawMelee hit initiates a grapple. Target takes automatic weapon damage at the start of its turn until it escapes.
| Var | Tier | HP | DEF | SOK | Init | Alr | F/R/W | Attacks / damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | T1 | 38 | 16 | 2 | +5 | 16 | 5.6.1 | +6 · 1d10+3 bite |
| B | T2 | 62 | 17 | 3 | +6 | 17 | 6.7.2 | +8 · 1d12+4 bite |
Centipedes, Scorpions, Spiders & Worms
12 entriesCentipede (Monstrous & Darkling)Vermin / Centipedes, Scorpions, Spiders & Worms · 3 tiersSPD35 ft [25 km/h] (Climb 30 ft)MOR15IQT0
Shared traitsClimberSpecial trait.FlyfeetThis creature can walk on walls or ceilings as though they were solid ground.PoisonThis creature has an attack that poisons the target: [type, save, onset, damage, effects].Many LimbsSpecial trait.
| Var | Tier | HP | DEF | SOK | Init | Alr | F/R/W | Attacks / damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | T1 | 28 | 15 | 2 | +4 | 15 | 4.5.1 | +5 · 1d6+2 bite |
| B | T2 | 52 | 16 | 3 | +4 | 16 | 6.6.2 | +7 · 1d10+4 bite |
| C | T3 | 84 | 17 | 4 | +5 | 18 | 8.7.3 | +9 · 2d8+6 bite |
Giant ScorpionVermin / Centipedes, Scorpions, Spiders & Worms · 3 tiersSPD30 ft [20 km/h]MOR18IQT0
Shared traitsStoneskinThis creature has an advanced soak score and natural armor.Locking JawMelee hit initiates a grapple. Target takes automatic weapon damage at the start of its turn until it escapes.PoisonThis creature has an attack that poisons the target: [type, save, onset, damage, effects].TailstrikeSpecial trait.
| Var | Tier | HP | DEF | SOK | Init | Alr | F/R/W | Attacks / damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | T1 | 33 | 15 | 2 | +2 | 14 | 5.3.1 | +5 · 1d6+2 pincers / sting |
| B | T2 | 58 | 16 | 3 | +3 | 15 | 6.3.2 | +7 · 1d10+4 pincers / sting |
| C | T3 | 86 | 16 | 5 | +3 | 16 | 8.4.3 | +9 · 2d8+6 pincers / sting |
Spiders (Hunting & Phase)Vermin / Centipedes, Scorpions, Spiders & Worms · 3 tiersSPD35 ft [25 km/h] (Climb 35 ft)MOR13IQT1
Shared traitsClimberSpecial trait.FlyfeetThis creature can walk on walls or ceilings as though they were solid ground.EnwebmentThis creature can spray webs or set web traps [area, save].PoisonThis creature has an attack that poisons the target: [type, save, onset, damage, effects].
| Var | Tier | HP | DEF | SOK | Init | Alr | F/R/W | Attacks / damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | T1 | 24 | 15 | 1 | +4 | 16 | 3.5.1 | +5 · 1d6+2 bite |
| B | T2 | 48 | 16 | 2 | +4 | 17 | 5.6.2 | +7 · 1d10+4 bite |
| C | T3 | 74 | 16 | 2 | +5 | 18 | 6.7.3 | +8 · 2d6+5 bite [Blinking] |
Purple WormVermin / Centipedes, Scorpions, Spiders & Worms · 3 tiersSPD25 ft [20 km/h] (Burrow 20 ft)MOR18IQT0
Shared traitsBurrowThis creature can tunnel through earth (not bedrock) at the given speed.TackleEnhances one melee attack to deal +1d10 crushing damage per size category difference and forces an Athletics/Acrobatics check or the target falls prone.TrampleBonus action attack against a prone target at least two size categories smaller, dealing 1d10 crushing damage per size difference + Might.Swallow WholeOn a successful attack against a grappled, smaller opponent, swallows the target; swallowed targets take ongoing acid and crushing damage each round until freed.BracedImmune to knockdown, shove, and forced movement while standing on solid ground.
| Var | Tier | HP | DEF | SOK | Init | Alr | F/R/W | Attacks / damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | T4 | 128 | 13 | 6 | +0 | 14 | 12.2.4 | +10 · 2d12+8 bite / sting |
| B | T5 | 184 | 14 | 8 | +0 | 15 | 14.3.5 | +12 · 3d10+10 bite / sting |
| C | T6 | 248 | 14 | 10 | +1 | 16 | 16.3.6 | +14 · 4d10+12 bite / sting |