Giant Mantis

CREATURE 3

LARGE ANIMAL

These massive cousins of praying mantises stand taller than an average human.

These predators possess lightning-quick forelegs and a bone-breaking bite.

Perception +9; darkvision

Skills Acrobatics +8, Athletics +10, Stealth +12

Str +5, Dex +3, Con +3, Int -5, Wis +2, Cha +0

AC 18; Fort +10, Ref +12, Will +7

HP 40

Speed 25 feet, climb 25 feet, fly 20 feet

Melee Leg +12 (agile, reach 10), Damage 1d10+5 piercing

Melee Mandibles +12, Damage 1d12+5 piercing

Capturing Grab

This ability functions as Grab, plus on a success, the mantis can choose to pull the creature adjacent to it, then makes a mandibles Strike against the creature. This extra benefit doesn't apply when the mantis maintains the Grab.

Lunging Strike

The giant mantis lunges forward, making a leg Strike with an extended reach of 20 feet. If it hits, the mantis can use Capturing Grab after the Strike even if the creature is out of reach.

Sudden Strike

On the first round of combat, creatures that haven't acted are Off-Guard to the giant mantis.

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