Giant Fire Beetle

• AC: 13 (Natural Armor)
• Alignment: Unaligned
• CHA: 3
• CON: 12
• Challenge Rating: 0
• DEX: 10
• HP: 4 (1d6+1)
• INT: 1
• Passive Perception: 8
• Roll 0: Bite 1d20 + 1 1d6-1
• STR: 8
• Senses: Blindsight 30 Ft.
• Size: Small
• Speed: 30 ft.
• Type: beast
• WIS: 7

A giant fire beetle is a nocturnal creature that takes its name from a pair of glowing glands that give off light. Miners and adventurers prize these creatures, for a giant fire beetle’s glands continue to shed light for 1d6 days after the beetle dies. Giant fire beetles are most commonly found underground and in dark forests.

Traits

Illumination: The beetle sheds bright light in a 10-foot radius and dim light for an additional 10 ft..

Actions

Bite: Melee Weapon Attack: +1 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 2 (1d6 - 1) slashing damage.

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The SendingStone review

The Giant Fire Beetle is a creature with low challenge rating and basic abilities. It has a low armor class of 13 and average stats in terms of strength, dexterity, and constitution. Its strength lies in its ability to emit light, serving as a source of illumination in dark areas. This can be useful for adventurers navigating through caves or dungeons. However, it lacks any significant offensive capabilities and has low hit points of only 4. Overall, the Giant Fire Beetle is not a formidable opponent and is more of a minor nuisance or a potential light source for adventurers.

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