Large beast (giant animal), unaligned
Armor Class 18 (Natural Armor)
Hit Points 26 (4d8+8)
Speed 35 ft., climb 35 ft.
Proficiency Bonus +2
Proficiency Bonus +3 (5th Edition Advanced Mode)
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 (+2) | 14 (+2) | 14 (+2) | 1 (-5) | 7 (-2) | 3 (-4) |
Senses Blindsight 30 ft., passive Perception 8
Challenge 1/2 (100 XP)
ACTIONS
- Multiattack. The huge centipede makes three attacks, one with its bite and two with its forelegs.
- Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 10 ft., one creature. Hit: 12 (4d4 + 2) piercing piercing damage. The target must succeed on a DC 12 Constitution saving throw, take 10 (4d4) poison damage and suffer the paralyzed condition for 1d6 hours.
- Foreleg. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 10 ft., one creature. Hit: 7 (2d4 + 2) piercing slashing damage.
5th Edition Advanced Mode
Limiting the power of a character and making the overall difficulty of the game harder, does not reduce the creativity, indeed it does quite the opposite.
The Game Master has the option to use any and all of the instances proposed in this guide, or just some of them according to their preference.
It is the lack of something that move and motivate characters, not the abundance of it
DESCRIPTION
A huge centipede is a monstrous version of a common centipede, measuring about 12 feet long and weighing over 200 pounds. Its body is segmented into dozens of legs, each ending in a sharp claw. Its head has a pair of mandibles that can deliver a powerful bite, as well as two antennae that sense vibrations and smells. Its coloration varies from brown to green, depending on its environment. Unlike the giant centipede, which is large-sized, the huge centipede is medium-sized and has a weaker poison. Mice and other large insects are the favorite prey of huge centipedes.
COMBAT
A huge centipede is an aggressive predator that attacks anything that moves. It uses its speed and climbing ability to surprise its prey, then bites with its venomous mandibles. The venom of a huge centipede is potent enough to paralyze or kill a human-sized creature, unless they can resist its effects. A huge centipede can also use its legs to grapple and squeeze its prey, or to defend itself from attackers.
HABITAT / SOCIETY
A huge centipede is a solitary creature that lives in dark and damp places, such as caves, forests, swamps, or ruins. It hunts by night, using its blindsight to locate prey. It does not have any social structure or intelligence, and only cares about feeding and surviving. A huge centipede does not have any natural enemies, except for larger predators or adventurers who seek to exterminate it.
ECOLOGY
A huge centipede is a carnivore that feeds on any animal it can catch, including rodents, birds, reptiles, and even humans. It can consume up to half its body weight in a single meal, then retreats to its lair to digest. A huge centipede reproduces by laying eggs in moist soil or rotting wood, which hatch into smaller centipedes that grow rapidly. A huge centipede can live for several years, but is often killed by disease or injury before reaching old age.