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Ankheg

D&D 5e · 2024·Large Monstrosity·Unaligned

Armor class
14
Hit points
456d10 + 12
Challenge
2450 XP
Proficiency
+2Initiative +0

Speed 30 ft., Burrow 10 ft.

Ability scores, modifiers and saving throws
MeasureStrDexConIntWisCha
Score1711141136
Mod+3+0+2-5+1-2
Save+3+0+2-5+1-2
Senses
Darkvision 60 ft., Tremorsense 60 ft.; Passive Perception 11
Languages
None

Traits

Tunneler

The ankheg can burrow through solid rock at half its Burrow Speed and leaves a 10-foot-diameter tunnel in its wake.

Actions

Bite

Melee Attack Roll: +5 (with Advantage if the target is Grappled by the ankheg), reach 5 ft. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) Slashing damage plus 3 (1d6) Acid damage. If the target is a Large or smaller creature, it has the Grappled condition (escape DC 13).

Acid Spray (Recharge 6)

Dexterity Saving Throw: DC 12, each creature in a 30-foot-long, 5-foot-wide Line. Failure: 14 (4d6) Acid damage. Success: Half damage.

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Rules source: System Reference Document 5.2.1 ↗

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