Praying Mantis, Giant
A well-camouflaged creature that waits motionless for hours
Basic Fantasy Field Guide Omnibus
| Armor Class | 16 |
|---|---|
| Hit Dice | 5 |
| Number Appearing | Wild 1-2, Lair 1 |
| Attacks | 2 forelegs (1d8), 1 bite (1d12) |
| Movement | 40' Fly 120' |
| Save As | Fighter: 5 |
| Morale | 8 |
| XP | 360 |
| Treasure Type | None |
A Giant Praying Mantis is a well-camouflaged creature, moves very slowly, and waits motionless for hours. It feeds on anything smaller than itself. It possesses a chameleon-like ability to change its exoskeleton color to blend in with its surroundings. Typically, a hunting praying mantis will surprise on 1-5 of 1d6; locating one that is hiding (from a distance) requires a roll of 1 on 1d6. It can fly for brief periods, covering 120 feet in a hop, but will only do so to flee or cross rough terrain.
Special Abilities
Camouflage: Possesses a chameleon-like ability to change its exoskeleton color to blend in with its surroundings. Locating one that is hiding (from a distance) requires a roll of 1 on 1d6.
Surprise: A hunting praying mantis will surprise on 1-5 of 1d6.
Flight: Can fly for brief periods, covering 120 feet in a hop, but will only do so to flee or cross rough terrain.