Ankheg

SRD 5.2.1 (2024 rules)

Ankheg

Large Monstrosity, Unaligned

Armor Class14

Initiative+0 (10)

Hit Points45 (6d10 + 12)

Speed30 ft., Burrow 10 ft.

STR17 (+3)Save +3

DEX11 (+0)Save +0

CON14 (+2)Save +2

INT1 (-5)Save -5

WIS13 (+1)Save +1

CHA6 (-2)Save -2

SensesDarkvision 60 ft., Tremorsense 60 ft.; Passive Perception 11

LanguagesNone

Challenge2 (XP 450; PB +2)

Traits

Tunneler. The ankheg can burrow through solid rock at half its Burrow Speed and leaves a 10-foot-diameter tunnel in its wake.

Actions

Bite. Melee Attack Roll: +5 (with Advantage if the target is Grappled by the ankheg), reach 5 ft. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) Slashing damage plus 3 (1d6) Acid damage. If the target is a Large or smaller creature, it has the Grappled condition (escape DC 13).

Acid Spray (Recharge 6). Dexterity Saving Throw: DC 12, each creature in a 30-foot-long, 5-foot-wide Line. Failure: 14 (4d6) Acid damage. Success: Half damage.

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