This lengthy, segmented bug writhes and twists, pulsing its venomous mandibles in search of prey.
Hissing Centipedes are a variation of Giant Centipedes.
Environment: Forests, Underground
Organization: 1-6
Proficiency Score: +2
Large; Neutral/Neutral; animal, vermin
Armor Class: 14 (+2 Dex, +1 Natural Armor, -1 Size, +2 Proficiency)
Hit Points: 48 (5d8+8)
Speed: 40 feet, Climb 20 feet
Initiative: +2
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
| 16 (+3) | 14 (+2) | 18 (+4) | – | 12 (+1) | 10 (+0) |
Saves:
- Reflex +4
- Fortitude +7
- Will +1
Skills:
- Acrobatics +4
- Perception +3 (advantage)
- Stealth +4 (advantage)
Immunities:
- Effects with the psychic tags
Senses: Passive Perception 13; Dark Vision 60 feet
Languages: –
Poison (Giant Centipede, Bite). A creature exposed to a Hissing Centipede’s Bite is inflicted with the following poison.
- Save: DC 15 Fortitude
- Onset: immediate
- Frequency: 1 round
- Duration: 6 rounds
- Counteracts: 2
Stage 1. 1d4 poison damage.
Stage 2. 1d6 poison damage and Sluggish 1.
Stage 3. 1d8 poison damage and Sluggish 2.
Actions
Bite. Melee Strike +5/+0/-5 (reach 10 feet, unarmed) with 3d4+3 bludgeoning damage.
Equipment
- None