Giant Monitor Lizard
Pathfinder Remaster. Stats use the Pathfinder Remaster rules from Pathfinder Monster Core.
The Giant Monitor Lizard is a Level 2 creature, with Armor Class 16 and 36 hit points. The Giant Monitor Lizard is a relentless reptilian predator known for its explosive bursts of speed and septic, venomous bite.
Stat Block
- Edition: Pathfinder Remaster
- Size: Medium
- Type: animal
- Level: 2
- Armor Class: 16
- Hit Points: 36
- Speed: 30 ft., swim 30 ft.
- STR: 3
- DEX: 2
- CON: 3
- INT: -4
- WIS: 1
- CHA: -2
- Fortitude Save: +9
- Reflex Save: +8
- Will Save: +5
- Perception: +7
- Senses: low-light vision, scent (imprecise) 30 feet
- Skills: Acrobatics +6, Athletics +9, Stealth +6
- Traits: animal
Abilities & Attacks
Gnashing Grip (reaction). Trigger A creature Grabbed by the giant monitor lizard's jaws fails a check to Escape. Effect The giant monitor lizard's jaws deal 1d6 piercing damage and the triggering creature is exposed to monitor lizard venom. Lurching Charge (2 actions). The giant monitor lizard Strides twice and then makes a jaws Strike. If the lizard moved at least 20 feet away from its starting position, it gains a +2 circumstance bonus to this attack roll. Monitor Lizard Venom (poison). Saving Throw DC 17 Fortitude save. Maximum Duration 6 rounds. Stage 1 Enfeebled 1 (1 round). Stage 2 1d6 poison damage and Enfeebled 2 (1 round) Grab (1 action). Requirements The monster's last action was a successful Strike that lists Grab in its damage entry, or the monster has a creature Grabbed or Restrained. Effect If used after a Strike, the monster attempts to Grapple the creature using the body part it attacked with. This attempt neither applies nor counts toward the creature's multiple attack penalty. The monster can instead use Grab and choose one creature it's grabbing or restraining with an appendage that has Grab to automatically extend that condition to the end of the monster's next turn.
Common Questions
How much HP does a Giant Monitor Lizard have?
36 hit points.
What level is a Giant Monitor Lizard?
Level 2.
What is a Giant Monitor Lizard's Armor Class?
AC 16.
How fast can a Giant Monitor Lizard move?
Speed 30 ft., swim 30 ft.
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