Monstrous Scorpion, Tiny

Tiny Vermin — CR 0.25

Monster Manual v.3.5 (MM), p. 2873.5
Hit Dice
½d8+2 (4 hp)
Initiative
+0
Speed
Land 20 ft
Armor Class
14, touch 12, flat-footed 14
Base Attack / Grapple
+0/-8
Attack
Claw +2 melee (1d2-4)
Full Attack
2 claws +2 melee (1d2-4) and sting -3 melee (1d2-4 plus poison)
STR
3
DEX
10
CON
14
WIS
10
CHA
2
Fort / Ref / Will
+4 / +0 / +0
Challenge Rating
0.25
Alignment
Always Neutral
Organization
Colony (8–16)
Treasure
None
Environment
Deserts
Level Adjustment

Special Abilities

ConstrictImproved GrabPoisonDarkvisionTremorsenseVermin Traits

Feats

Monstrous scorpions are likely to attack any creature that approaches, and they usually charge when attacking prey.

Description

Monstrous scorpions are likely to attack any creature that approaches, and they usually charge when attacking prey.

Combat

Constrict (Ex): A monstrous scorpion deals automatic claw damage on a successful grapple check.

Improved Grab (Ex): To use this ability, a monstrous scorpion must hit with a claw attack. A monstrous scorpion can use either its Strength modifier or Dexterity modifier for grapple checks, whichever is better.

Poison (Ex): A monstrous scorpion has a poisonous sting: Injury, Fortitude DC 12, initial and secondary damage 1 Con. The save DC is Constitution-based.

Skills: A monstrous scorpion has a +4 racial bonus on Climb, Hide, and Spot checks.