Scorpion, Giant

Giant scorpions are aggressive predators, sometimes as large as a donkey

vermin giant desert subterranean neutral scorpion

Basic Fantasy Role-Playing Game

Armor Class	15
Hit Dice	4*
Number Appearing	1d6, Wild 1d6
Attacks	2 claws/1 stinger
Damage	1d10/1d10/1d6 + poison
Movement	50' (10')
Save As	Fighter: 2
Morale	11
XP	280
Treasure Type	None

Giant scorpions are quite large, sometimes as large as a donkey. They are aggressive predators and generally attack on sight. If a claw attack hits, the giant scorpion receives a +2 attack bonus with its stinger (but two claw hits do not give a double bonus). Those hit by the stinger must save vs. Poison or die. Giant scorpions are most commonly found in desert areas or caverns.

Special Abilities

Claw Advantage: If a claw attack hits, the giant scorpion receives a +2 attack bonus with its stinger (but two claw hits do not give a double bonus).

Poison Sting: Those hit by the stinger must save vs. Poison or die.

Other Sources

OSRIC

Armor Class	3
Hit Dice	5+5
Number Encountered	1d3
Attacks	3
Damage	1d10/1d10/1d4
Move	150-ft
Alignment	Neutral
Intelligence	Non-
XP	5/600+6/hp
Size	Medium
Frequency	Uncommon
Lair	50%

Large, huge and giant scorpions are vicious, fearless predators found almost anywhere. Their usual tactic is to attack anything smaller than themselves. The scorpion will try and grab its prey with its huge claws then sting it to death with its tail. While its tail only does 1d4 points of damage the victim must save vs poison or die. The scorpion can use its attacks independently of each other on 3 different targets. Anything that the scorpion kills is taken back to its lair and consumed. It should be noted that the scorpion is not immune to its own poison; if it stings itself it could die.

Treasure: (for all types, in lair only) 1d8×1,000 cp (10%), 1d12×1,000 sp (15%), 1d8×1,000 ep (15%), 1d6×1,000 gp (30%), 1d10 gems (10%), 1d6 jewellery (5%), 2 misc. magic+1 potion (5%)

Special Abilities

Poison sting: Tail does 1d4 damage. Victim must save vs poison or die.

Multiple attacks: Can use its attacks independently of each other on 3 different targets.

Not immune to own poison: If it stings itself it could die.