Giant Centipede CR 1/4 Small beast

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Small beast, unaligned

Armor Class 13 (natural armor) Hit Points 4 (1d6 + 1) Speed 30 ft., climb 30 ft.
STR 5 (−3)
DEX 14 (+2)
CON 12 (+1)
INT 1 (−5)
WIS 7 (−2)
CHA 3 (−4)

Senses blindsight 30 ft., passive Perception 8

Languages —

Challenge 1/4 (50 XP)   Proficiency Bonus +2

Actions

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 11 Constitution saving throw or take 10 (3d6) poison damage. If the poison damage reduces the target to 0 hit points, the target is stable but poisoned for 1 hour, even after regaining hit points, and is paralyzed while poisoned in this way.

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Where to meet one

The encounter builder rolls the giant centipede for fights in 🌲 forest, 🐸 swamp, 🕳️ underdark and 🏚️ dungeon or ruin.

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