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Centipede, Giant

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Number appearing2d4, Wild 2d4, Lair 2d4
Armor class11
Move40'
Hit dice1d4 Hit Points*
Treasure typeNone
Damage per attack1 bite (poison bite)
Morale7

Giant centipedes are larger versions of the normal sort, being 2 to 3 feet long. Centipedes are fast-moving, predatory, venomous arthropods, having long segmented bodies with exoskeletons. They prefer to live in underground areas, shadowy forested areas, and other places out of direct sunlight; however, there are desert-dwelling varieties that hide under the sand waiting for prey to wander by.

Giant centipedes tend to attack anything that resembles food, biting with their jaws and injecting their poison. Those bitten by a giant centipede must save vs. Poison at +2 or die.

Special Abilities

Poison Bite — Those bitten by a giant centipede must save vs. Poison at +2 or die.

Source: Basic Fantasy Role-Playing Game. Attribution: Chris Gonnerman / Basic Fantasy Project. License: CC-BY-SA-4.0.

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FrequencyVery rare
Number appearing1d4
Armor class5
Move180-ft
Hit dice3
% in lair15%
Treasure typeNone
Damage per attack1d3
Special attacksPoison
Special defensesNone
Magic resistanceStandard
IntelligenceNon-
AlignmentNeutral
SizeMan-sized

The largest known of the monstrous 'pedes, the giant has a relatively powerful venom (no adjustment to saving throw). Death is the result of a failed save, but a successful save still results in 1d8 acid damage. Giant centipedes save without penalty.

Special Abilities

Poison — Powerful venom (no adjustment to saving throw). Death on failed save, 1d8 acid damage on successful save.

Source: OSRIC. Attribution: Stuart Marshall, with Matthew J. Finch / Black Blade Publishing. License: OGL-1.0a.