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 |
Monster statistics extracted from online SRD wiki, not the published hardcover edition.
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.
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.