Dragonfly Nymph, Giant
This glittering blue dragonfly is about the size of a horse and is large enough to carry off small farm animals or people.
Dragonfly Nymph, Giant (CR 3)
Small Vermin (Aquatic)Alignment: Neutral
Initiative: +1
Senses: Darkvision 60 feet; Perception +1
Speed: 10 feet, Swim 30 feet
Space: 5 feet
Defense
Armor Class: 15, touch 12, flat-footed 14 (+1 Dex, +3 natural, +1 size)Hit Points: 32 (5d8+10)
Saving Throws: Fort +6, Ref +2, Will +2
Immunity: mind-affecting effects
Offense
Melee: bite +6 (2d6+3)Reach: 5 feet (10 feet with bite)
Special Attacks: extending jaw
Statistics
| Str | Dex | Con | Int | Wis | Cha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 (+2) | 13 (+1) | 14 (+2) | - | 12 (+1) | 5 (-3) |
CMB +4
CMD 15 (23 vs. Trip)
Feats:
Skills: Stealth +5 (+13 in shallow water) , Swim +10
- Racial Modifiers: +8 Stealth in shallow water
Special Abilities
Extending Jaw (Ex)
A giant dragonfly nymph can extend its jaws with surprising speed. Not only does this extend the nymph's reach with its bite attack, but during the surprise round, a nymph gains a +4 bonus on attack rolls with its bite.Ecology
Environment: Temperate or Warm AquaticOrganization: solitary, pair, or brood (3-8)
Treasure: incidental
Giant dragonflies lay clutches of eggs in swampy terrain or areas of standing water.
Their young, called nymphs, voraciously eat carrion and small prey, growing and maturing rapidly until they sprout fully functional wings and become adult dragonflies.