Ankheg

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Description

Large Monstrosity, Unaligned

Statistics

  • Armor Class: 14
  • Hit Points: 45 (6d10 + 12)
  • Initiative: +0 (score 10)
  • Speed: Walk 30 ft., Burrow 10 ft.
  • Challenge: CR 2, 450 XP, proficiency bonus +2

Abilities

  • Strength: 17 (+3); save +3
  • Dexterity: 11 (+0); save +0
  • Constitution: 14 (+2); save +2
  • Intelligence: 1 (-5); save -5
  • Wisdom: 13 (+1); save +1
  • Charisma: 6 (-2); save -2

Senses and Languages

  • 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.

Source

  • Document: System Reference Document 5.2.1
  • Version: 5.2.1
  • License: CC-BY-4.0
  • Pages: 259
  • URL: https://www.dndbeyond.com/srd