Giant Mantis
A human-sized mantis waits in patient prayer before snatching prey close with a grabbing strike or lunging out to a surprising reach.
These massive cousins of praying mantises stand taller than an average human, folding bladed forelegs in patient prayer until prey strays close enough to snatch.
In play
Mandibles [Single Action] mandibles +12, Damage 1d12+5 piercing
Capturing Grab [Single Action] This ability functions as Grab, plus on a success, the mantis can choose to pull the creature adjacent to it, then makes a mandibles Strike against the creature. This extra benefit doesn't apply when the mantis maintains the Grab.
Lunging Strike [Two Actions] The giant mantis lunges forward, making a leg Strike with an extended reach of 20 feet.
Level 3
Perception +9 · Senses darkvision · Skills Acrobatics +8, Athletics +10, Stealth +12
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +5 | +3 | +3 | -5 | +2 | +0 |
| AC | Fort | Ref | Will |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | +10 | +12 | +7 |
HP 40
Speed 25 feet, climb 25 feet, fly 20 feet
Actions
- Melee Leg [Single Action] +12 (reach 10 ft, Agile), Damage 1d10+5 piercing plus
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