Beetle, Giant Oil
Giant beetle about 3 feet long with eyes that can see in all directions
Stat Blocks
Basic Fantasy Role-Playing Game
| Armor Class | 16 |
|---|---|
| Hit Dice | 2 |
| Number Appearing | 1d8, Wild 2d6, Lair 2d6 |
| Attacks | 1 bite + spray (see below) |
| Damage | 2d4 bite, special spray |
| Movement | 40' |
| Save As | Fighter: 2 |
| Morale | 8 |
| XP | 100 |
| Treasure Type | None |
Giant oil beetles are about 3 feet long, and are often found burrowing in soil or roaming dungeon corridors. Their eyes are arranged on the sides of their heads such that they can see perfectly well behind them as well as in front, negating any normal bonus for attacking from behind.
Special Abilities
All-around Vision: Their eyes are arranged on the sides of their heads such that they can see perfectly well behind them as well as in front, negating any normal bonus for attacking from behind.
Oil Spray: In addition to its bite, a giant oil beetle can attack with a spray of oil from its abdomen; this can only be applied to opponents within 5 feet of the back of the beetle, and an attack roll is needed to hit. Living creatures hit by this spray suffer a penalty of -2 on all attack rolls for 24 hours due to painful blisters inflicted by the irritating oil. A cure light wounds spell may be used to remove this effect, but if so used the spell does not also restore hit points to the victim.
Basic Fantasy Field Guide Omnibus
| Armor Class | 17 |
|---|---|
| Hit Dice | 2* |
| Number Appearing | 1d8, Wild 2d6, Lair 3d6 |
| Attacks | 1 bite + spray (see below) |
| Damage | 2d4 bite, special spray (see below) |
| Movement | 60' |
| Save As | Fighter: 2 |
| Morale | 8 |
| XP | 100 |
| Treasure Type | None |
Giant oil beetles are about 3 feet long, and are often found burrowing in soil or roaming dungeon corridors. Their eyes are arranged on the sides of their heads such that they can see perfectly well behind them as well as in front, negating any normal bonus for attacking from behind.
Special Abilities
360-degree Vision: Their eyes are arranged on the sides of their heads such that they can see perfectly well behind them as well as in front, negating any normal bonus for attacking from behind.
Oil Spray: In addition to its bite, a giant oil beetle can attack with a spray of oil from its abdomen; this can only be applied to opponents within 5 feet of the back of the beetle, and an attack roll is needed to hit. Living creatures hit by this spray suffer a penalty of ‑2 on all attack rolls for 24 hours due to painful blisters inflicted by the irritating oil. A cure light wounds spell may be used to remove this effect, but if so used the spell does not also restore hit points to the victim.