Giant Mantis
Pathfinder Remaster. Stats use the Pathfinder Remaster rules from Pathfinder Monster Core.
The Giant Mantis is a Level 3 creature, with Armor Class 18 and 40 hit points. A massive, camouflaged predator that lurks in dense foliage, waiting for the perfect moment to strike.
Stat Block
- Edition: Pathfinder Remaster
- Size: Large
- Type: animal
- Level: 3
- Armor Class: 18
- Hit Points: 40
- Speed: 25 ft., climb 25 ft., fly 20 ft.
- STR: 5
- DEX: 3
- CON: 3
- INT: -5
- WIS: 2
- CHA: 0
- Fortitude Save: +10
- Reflex Save: +12
- Will Save: +7
- Perception: +9
- Senses: darkvision
- Skills: Acrobatics +8, Athletics +10, Stealth +12
- Traits: animal
Abilities & Attacks
Capturing Grab (1 action). This ability functions as Grab, plus on a success, the mantis can choose to pull the creature adjacent to it, then makes a mandibles Strike against the creature. This extra benefit doesn't apply when the mantis maintains the Grab. Lunging Strike (2 actions). The giant mantis lunges forward, making a leg Strike with an extended reach of 20 feet. If it hits, the mantis can use Capturing Grab after the Strike even if the creature is out of reach. Sudden Strike. On the first round of combat, creatures that haven't acted are Off-Guard to the giant mantis.
Common Questions
How much HP does a Giant Mantis have?
40 hit points.
What level is a Giant Mantis?
Level 3.
What is a Giant Mantis's Armor Class?
AC 18.
How fast can a Giant Mantis move?
Speed 25 ft., climb 25 ft., fly 20 ft.
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