Ankheg

CR 2 Monstrosity

Monster

Large Monstrosity, Unaligned

AC
14 (natural armor)
Initiative
+0 (10)
HP
45 (6d10 + 12)
Speed
30 ft., Burrow 10 ft.
Ability scores, modifiers and saving throws
Ability Score Mod Save Ability Score Mod Save Ability Score Mod Save
STR 17 +3 +3 DEX 11 +0 +0 CON 14 +2 +2
INT 1 -5 -5 WIS 13 +1 +1 CHA 6 -2 -2
Senses
Darkvision 60 ft., Tremorsense 60 ft.; Passive Perception 11
Languages
None
CR
2 (XP 450; PB +2)

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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