Centipede, Giant
Larger versions of normal centipedes, 2 to 3 feet long, fast-moving predatory venomous arthropods
Basic Fantasy Role-Playing Game
| Armor Class | 11 |
|---|---|
| Hit Dice | 1d4 Hit Points* |
| Number Appearing | 2d4, Wild 2d4, Lair 2d4 |
| Attacks | 1 bite |
| Damage | poison bite |
| Movement | 40' |
| Save As | Normal Man |
| Morale | 7 |
| XP | 13 |
| Treasure Type | None |
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.
Other Sources
Old-School Essentials Classic Fantasy
| Armor Class | 9 [10] |
|---|---|
| Hit Dice | ½* (2hp) |
| Number Appearing | 2d4 (1d8) |
| Attacks | 1 × bite (poison) |
| THAC0 | 19 [0] |
| Movement | 60' (20') |
| Saving Throws | D14 W15 P16 B17 S18 (NH) |
| Morale | 7 |
| Alignment | Neutral |
| XP | 6 |
| Treasure Type | None |
1’ long centipedes that dwell in dark, damp locations.
Special Abilities
Poison: Causes victims to become horribly sick for ten days (save versus poison): no physical activity possible except half speed movement.
OSRIC
| Armor Class | 5 |
|---|---|
| Hit Dice | 3 |
| Number Encountered | 1d4 |
| Attacks | 1 |
| Damage | 1d3 |
| Move | 180-ft |
| Alignment | Neutral |
| Intelligence | Non- |
| XP | 3/125+3/hp |
| Treasure Type | None |
| Size | Man-sized |
| Frequency | Very rare |
| Lair | 15% |
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.