Dragonfly, Giant
This glittering blue dragonf ly is about the size of a horse and is large enough to carry off small farm animals or people.
Dragonfly, Giant (CR 4)
Medium VerminAlignment: Neutral
Initiative: +2
Senses: Darkvision 60 feet; Perception +1
Speed: 20 feet, Fly 80 feet (perfect)
Space: 5 feet
Defense
Armor Class: 17, touch 12, flat-footed 15 (+2 Dex, +5 natural)Hit Points: 45 (7d8+14)
Saving Throws: Fort +7, Ref +4, Will +3
Immunity: mind-affecting effects
Offense
Melee: bite +9 (2d8+6 plus Grab)Reach: 5 feet
Special Attacks: darting charge
Statistics
| Str | Dex | Con | Int | Wis | Cha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 (+4) | 15 (+2) | 14 (+2) | - | 12 (+1) | 9 (-1) |
CMB +9 (+13 Grapple, or +17 Grapple on a Charge)
CMD 21 (29 vs. Trip)
Feats: Fly-by Attack
Skills: Fly +10
Languages:
Special Abilities
Darting Charge (Ex)
A giant dragonfly is adept at swooping in to attack prey with a powerful bite and then, just as quickly, swooping back up out of reach. As a result, a giant dragonfly gains Flyby Attack as a bonus feat. In addition, if a giant dragonfly charges while flying, it receives a +4 bonus on CMB checks made to grapple foes.Ecology
Environment: Temperate or Warm LandOrganization: solitary or flight (2-5)
Treasure: incidental
Giant dragonflies are rare compared to other varieties of giant insects, and fortunately so, since they are voracious hunters of warm-blooded prey, including humanoids. The creatures typically lair in overgrown or lightly wooded areas, using foliage as cover. When they spot potential prey out in the open, the dragonflies swoop to the attack, using their superior flight speed and maneuverability to run most prey to ground or carrying off smaller foes to eat them somewhere safe.
Giant dragonflies feed on carrion when fresh prey is not available, and the scent of a fresh kill often attracts them. Many swamp-dwelling cultures attach religious significance to brightly colored and ravenous giant dragonflies, particularly boggards. The frog-men attach particular significance to a giant dragonfly's color, and their priest-kings often refuse to eat anything but specific colors of giant dragonflies.