This massive beetle is the size of a horse. Its immense, horn-like mandibles clash with a hungry fervor.
There exist two variations: Bombardier Beetles, Goliath Beetles.
Environment: Temperate forests
Organization: 1-6
Proficiency Score: +5
Large; Neutral/Neutral; animal, vermin
Armor Class: 15 (+1 Natural, –1 Size, +5 Proficiency)
Hit Points: 120 (10d8+40)
Speed: 20 feet, Fly 20 feet
Initiative: +0
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
| 15 (+2) | 10 (+0) | 19 (+4) | – | 10 (+0) | 9 (–1) |
Saves:
- Fortitude +9
- Reflex +5
- Will +5
Skills:
- Athletics +7
- Perception +5
Immunities:
- Effects with the psychic tag
Senses: Passive Perception 15, dark vision 60 feet
Languages: –
Actions
Bite. Melee Strike +7/+2/-3 (unarmed, versatile bludgeoning) with 2d6+2 piercing damage.
Trample. As a triple action, a Giant Stag Beetle can move up to twice its speed through the space of creatures one size smaller or smaller. This action deals 2d6+2 bludgeoning damage against all creatures whose spaces were moved through unless they make a DC 19 Reflex saves, half damage on a success. This action has the move tag that triggers Attacks of Opportunity. A creature choosing to take the Attack of Opportunity must give up their chance at a Reflex save unless they use two or more reactions.