This housecat-sized beetle is a dull brown color brightened by two glowing green-yellow spots on its carapace.
Mining Beetles are a variation of Fire Beetles.
Environment: Any (-)
Organization: 1-12
Proficiency Score: +2
Small; Neutral/Neutral; animal, vermin
Armor Class: 16 (+3 Dex, +1 Size, +2 Proficiency)
Hit Points: 54 (5d10+4)
Speed: 30 feet, Burrow 20 feet
Initiative: +3
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
| 14 (+2) | 16 (+3) | 14 (+2) | – | 10 (+0) | 7 (–2) |
Saves:
- Reflex +3
- Fortitude +4
- Will +0
Skills:
- Acrobatics +5
Immunities:
- Effects with the psychic tags
Senses: Passive Perception 10; Lowlight Vision 60 feet
Languages: –
Luminescence (10 feet). A Mining Beetle’s glowing glands provide lighting a 10 feet aura. A dead Mining Beetle’s luminescent glands continue to glow for 1d4 days after its death.
Actions
Bite. Melee Strike +5/+0/-5 (finesse, unarmed, versatile bludgeoning) with 2d6+3 piercing damage.