Giant Stag BeetleCreature 4

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Source Pathfinder Bestiary
Perception +10 (darkvision)
Languages none
Skills Acrobatics +9, Athletics +13
Str +5, Dex +1, Con +5, Int -5, Wis +2, Cha -1

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AC 22; Fort +13; Reflex +9; Will +8;
HP 55
Speed 20 feet (fly 20 feet)

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Mandibles +13 (+8, +3) to hit 2d8+5 Piercing
Foot +11 (+6, +1) to hit 1d10+5 Bludgeoning

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Darkvision

A monster with darkvision can see perfectly well in areas of darkness and dim light, though such vision is in black and white only. Some forms of magical darkness, such as a 4th-level Darkness spell, block normal darkvision. A monster with Greater Darkvision, however, can see through even these forms of magical darkness.

Trample

Medium or smaller, foot, DC 21 basic reflex

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The monster Strides up to double its Speed and can move through the spaces of creatures of the listed size, Trampling each creature whose space it enters. The monster can attempt to Trample the same creature only once in a single use of Trample. The monster deals the damage of the listed Strike, but trampled creatures can attempt a basic Reflex save at the listed DC (no damage on a critical success, half damage on a success, double damage on a critical failure).

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The giant stag beetle is larger than a horse, and the sight of one flying on great buzzing wings is unnerving. Its enormous mandibles are used to impress mates, intimidate rivals, and discourage predators, for they can deliver deadly blows. While giant stag beetles are deadly predators, they can be domesticated by skilled wranglers. In such a capacity, these beetles serve well as beasts of burden or even as mounts.

Giant stag beetles can be a serious menace in marshes, cavern complexes, and heavy forests. More than one logging camp has attracted a cluster of giant stag beetles and had to be completely abandoned, yielding all its lumber to the hunger of the giant insects.

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Not all beetles are harmless creatures that can be easily crushed underfoot. Oversized and ravenous giant beetles can be found throughout the temperate and tropical regions of the world. They are often benign creatures, though when threatened or roused, giant beetles are quite dangerous. Their powerful mandibles and tough exoskeletons make for a challenging combatant.

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Traits