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Goliath Beetle ~ CR 8

This massive beetle is the size of a small building. Its immense, horn-like mandibles clash with a hungry fervor.

Goliath Beetles are a variation of Giant Stage Beetles.

Environment: Any (Deciduous Forests)

Organization: 1-6


Proficiency Score: +9

Huge; Neutral/Neutral; animal, vermin


Armor Class: 19 (+0 Dex, +4 Natural Armor, -2 Size, +7 Proficiency)

Hit Points: 116 (11d8+28)

Speed: 20 feet, Fly 20 feet

Initiative: +0


STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
16 (+3)10 (+0)19 (+4)10 (+0)9 (–1)

Saves: 

  • Reflex +3
  • Fortitude +11
  • Will +0

Skills:

  • Athletics +10
  • Perception +7

Immunities:

  • Effects with the psychic tag

Senses: Passive Perception 17; Dark Vision 60 feet

Languages:


Actions

Bite. Melee Strike +11/+6/+1 (fatal d8, reach 10 feet, unarmed) with 6d6+11 bludgeoning damage and inflicts the Grabbed condition (DC 21).

Trample. As a triple action, a Goliath Beetle can move up to twice its speed through the space of creatures at least one size smaller. This action deals 4d8+3 bludgeoning damage against all creatures whose spaces were moved through unless they make a DC 21 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.

Equipment

  • None