Monster Dossier

Centipede, Giant

Centipede, Giant Centipedes are relatively common arthropods that live, hunt, and scavenge amid dung and detritus. Scurrying about with surprising speed...

Level -1

Traits

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Rules & statistics

Monster Profile

Perception

6

Senses

  • Name
    darkvision

Skills

Acrobatics
6
Athletics
2
Stealth
6

Ability Mods

Str
-1
Dex
3
Con
1
Int
-5
Wis
1
Cha
-4

Defenses

Ac
15
Saving Throws
Fort
7
Ref
6
Will
2
Hp
  • Hp
    8

Speed

Walk
30
Climb
30

Attacks

  • Range
    Melee
    Name
    mandibles
    Attack
    6
    Traits
    • finesse
    Effects
    • giant centipede venom
    Damage
    1d4 - 1 piercing plus giant centipede venom
    Types
    • piercing

Abilities

  • Name
    Giant Centipede Venom
    Traits
    • poison
    Entries
    • A target that takes damage from the centipede's mandibles Strike must succeed at a 14 Fortitude save or take 1d10 poison damage.

Background

Lore

Centipede, Giant

Centipedes are relatively common arthropods that live, hunt, and scavenge amid dung and detritus. Scurrying about with surprising speed on the scores of legs attached to their long, segmented bodies, centipedes strike with poisoned mandibles.

Most giant centipedes (known as sewer centipedes when found in cities) nest in small groups but hunt alone. Attempts to domesticate giant centipedes to use as guardians or pets generally end poorly, but some goblin and kobold societies have developed effective methods of utilizing these vermin as guardians. Some societies roast and eat centipedes, often with pungent peppers, as a savory delicacy, although care must be taken in preparing the meal to avoid contaminating the flesh with the creature's venom.