Dark Spitter Beetle

This large beetle's black, shiny exoskeleton clicks and grinds as it opens its dripping mandibles.

Dark Spitter Beetle (CR 3)

Large Vermin
Alignment: Neutral
Initiative: +0
Senses: Darkvision 60 feet; Perception +0

Speed: 30 feet
Space: 10 feet

Defense

Armor Class: 17, touch 9, flat-footed 17 (+8 natural, -1 size)
Hit Points: 26 (4d8+8)
Saving Throws: Fort +6, Ref +1, Will +1
Immunity: acid, mind-affecting effects
Weaknesses: light sensitivity

Offense

Melee: bite +6 (2d8+6)
Reach: 5 feet

Special Attacks: Breath Weapon (15-ft. cone, 2d4 acid damage, Reflex DC 14 half, usable once every 1d4 rounds), Trample (1d6+6, DC 16)

Statistics

Str	Dex	Con	Int	Wis	Cha
18 (+4)	11 (+0)	15 (+2)	-	11 (+0)	6 (-2)

Base Attack Bonus: +3
CMB +8
CMD 18 (22 vs. Trip)

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Special Abilities

NONE

Ecology

Environment: Any Underground
Organization: single, pair, or cluster (3-6)
Treasure: none


Spitter beetles are used as mounts by duergar explorers.