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<blockquote data-quote="the Jester" data-source="post: 5773821" data-attributes="member: 1210">BEETLE &nbsp; &nbsp; Source: Basic D&amp;D (oil beetle); 1e Monster Manual II (slicer beetle); 2e Oriental Adventures Monstrous Compendiusm (jishin mushi); homebrew (bodokod, minotaur beetle).There are many types of monstrous beetles in the world. Some are limited to small areas of specific islands or continents, while others, with minor variation, have spread far across the world.Oil Beetle&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Level 1 Controller&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Small natural beast (insect)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; XP 100&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; HP 32; Bloodied 16&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Initiative +1AC 15; Fortitude 13; Reflex 13; Will 13&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Perception +1Speed 6, climb 4&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; DarkvisionSTANDARD ACTIONS&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; (mbasic) Mandibles * At Will&nbsp; &nbsp; Attack: Melee 1 (one creature); +6 vs. AC.&nbsp; &nbsp; Hit: 1d6+3 damage.(close) Oil Spray (acid, zone) * Recharges when first bloodied&nbsp; &nbsp; Attack: Close blast 3 (each creature in blast); +3 vs. Reflex.&nbsp; &nbsp; Hit: 1d6+3 acid damage and the target falls prone.&nbsp; &nbsp; Effect: The area of the blast becomes a zone of oily ground until the end of the encounter. Any creature other than an oil beetle must make an Acrobatics check (DC 10) each time it enters or begins to walk, run or shift within the zone of fall prone, ending its movement. If a fire attack targets a creature within the zone, the zone ignites and deals 5 fire damage to each creature within the zone. In this case, the zone ends at the end of the turn in which the fire attack was made.---Str 13&nbsp; &nbsp; Dex 12&nbsp; &nbsp; Wis 13Con 16&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Int 1&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Cha 5Alignment unaligned&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Languages -Bodokod&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Level 2 Soldier &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Large natural beast (insect)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; XP 125&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Bodokod are dull and plodding beetles used by dwarves and other underground races as beasts of burden. Attempts to use a bodokod as a mount inevitably fail, as the beast merely gets confused and walks in circles. However, bodokod make excellent pack animals, being able to travel for days without stopping as long as they are given food and water on the move. Typically, a group using bodokod to carry their supplies in areas that are either well-patrolled or largely uninhabited will range ahead of their bodokod by up to several hours, letting the beetles catch up during rest breaks. Obviously, in areas plagued by bandits, this becomes a less tenable option.HP 39; Bloodied 19&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Initiative +1AC 18; Fortitude 18; Reflex 10; Will 12&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Perception +0Speed 4&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; DarkvisionTRAITS&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Inexorable Plod&nbsp; &nbsp; If a bodokod uses both its standard and move actions to walk, it gains immunity to the slowed and immobilized conditions until it attacks or the end of its next turn.STANDARD ACTIONS&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; (mbasic) Slow Bite * At Will&nbsp; &nbsp; Attack: Melee 1 (one creature); +7 vs. AC.&nbsp; &nbsp; Hit: 2d4+4 damage.&nbsp; &nbsp; Effect: The bodokod is immobilized until the end of its next turn.---Skills Endurance +8 Str 18&nbsp; &nbsp; Dex 7&nbsp; &nbsp; Wis 8Con 15&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Int 1&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Cha 4 Alignment unaligned&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Languages -Slicer Beetle&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Level 7 Brute&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Medium natural beast (insect)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; XP 300&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; HP 93; Bloodied 46&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Initiative +6AC 19; Fortitude 21; Reflex 19; Will 17&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Perception +4Speed 5&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Low-light visionSTANDARD ACTIONS&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; (mbasic) Slicing Mandibles * At Will&nbsp; &nbsp; Attack: Melee 1 (one creature); +12 vs. AC.&nbsp; &nbsp; Hit: 2d8+10 damage (2d8+26 on a critical hit). If it scores a critical hit, the slicer beetle gets a bonus of +2d6 to critical severity. If this attack reduces a creature to 0 or fewer hit points, it also severs a random limb and the creature takes ongoing 10 damage (save ends).TRIGGERED ACTIONS&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Too Stupid to Stop * Encounter&nbsp; &nbsp; Trigger: The slicer beetle is subject to an effect that a save can end.&nbsp; &nbsp; Effect (Free Action): The slicer beetle makes a saving throw to end the triggering effect.---Str 20&nbsp; &nbsp; Dex 16&nbsp; &nbsp; Wis 13Con 13&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Int 1&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Cha 4 Alignment unaligned&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Languages -Minotaur Beetle&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Level 10 Skirmisher&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Medium natural beast (insect)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; XP 500&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; HP 103; Bloodied 51&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Initiative +11AC 24; Fortitude 24; Reflex 22; Will 20&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Perception +5Speed 6&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Low-light visionSTANDARD ACTIONS&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; (mbasic) Gore * At Will&nbsp; &nbsp; Attack: Melee 1 (one creature); +15 vs. AC.&nbsp; &nbsp; Hit: 2d8+5 damage.Minotaur Charge * At Will&nbsp; &nbsp; Effect: The minotaur beetle charges. If it hits, it deals an extra 1d8 damage, pushes the target 1 square and the target falls prone.TRIGGERED ACTIONS&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; (melee) Belligerent Backup * At Will 1/round&nbsp; &nbsp; Trigger: A creature makes an opportunity attack against the minotaur beetle that is triggered by the beetle moving.&nbsp; &nbsp; Attack (Free Action): Melee 1 (the triggering creature); +13 vs. AC.&nbsp; &nbsp; Hit: 1d8+2 damage.---Str 22&nbsp; &nbsp; Dex 18&nbsp; &nbsp; Wis 10Con 15&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Int 1&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Cha 5 Alignment unaligned&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Languages -Jishin Mushi&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Level 10 Controller &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Medium natural beast (insect)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; XP 500&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; HP 109; Bloodied 54&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Initiative +7AC 24; Fortitude 22; Reflex 23; Will 21&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Perception +7Speed 5&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Low-light visionSTANDARD ACTIONS&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; (mbasic) Bite * At Will&nbsp; &nbsp; Attack: Melee 1 (one creature); +15 vs. AC.&nbsp; &nbsp; Hit: 2d6+6 damage, or 4d6+6 against a prone target.(close) Trembling Ground * At Will&nbsp; &nbsp; Attack: Close blast 3 (each creature in blast); +11 vs. Reflex.&nbsp; &nbsp; Hit: 2d6+6 damage and the target falls prone. TRIGGERED ACTIONS&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; (close) Disorienting Vibrations * Recharges when the jishin mushi takes damage &nbsp; &nbsp; Trigger: An enemy adjacent to the jishin mushi stands up.&nbsp; &nbsp; Attack (Immediate Reaction): Close blast 2 (each standing creature in the blast, which must include the triggering creature); +11 vs. Reflex.&nbsp; &nbsp; Hit: The target falls prone and cannot stand up (save ends).---Str 15&nbsp; &nbsp; Dex 15&nbsp; &nbsp; Wis 14Con 21&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Int 3&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Cha 10Alignment unaligned&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Languages -</blockquote>

[QUOTE="the Jester, post: 5773821, member: 1210"] [B][SIZE="4"]BEETLE [/SIZE][/B] Source: Basic D&D (oil beetle); 1e Monster Manual II (slicer beetle); 2e Oriental Adventures Monstrous Compendiusm (jishin mushi); homebrew (bodokod, minotaur beetle). There are many types of monstrous beetles in the world. Some are limited to small areas of specific islands or continents, while others, with minor variation, have spread far across the world. [B]Oil Beetle Level 1 Controller [/B] Small natural beast (insect) XP 100 HP 32; Bloodied 16 Initiative +1 AC 15; Fortitude 13; Reflex 13; Will 13 Perception +1 Speed 6, climb 4 Darkvision [B] STANDARD ACTIONS [/B] (mbasic) Mandibles * At Will Attack: Melee 1 (one creature); +6 vs. AC. Hit: 1d6+3 damage. (close) Oil Spray (acid, zone) * Recharges when first bloodied Attack: Close blast 3 (each creature in blast); +3 vs. Reflex. Hit: 1d6+3 acid damage and the target falls prone. Effect: The area of the blast becomes a zone of oily ground until the end of the encounter. Any creature other than an oil beetle must make an Acrobatics check (DC 10) each time it enters or begins to walk, run or shift within the zone of fall prone, ending its movement. If a fire attack targets a creature within the zone, the zone ignites and deals 5 fire damage to each creature within the zone. In this case, the zone ends at the end of the turn in which the fire attack was made. --- Str 13 Dex 12 Wis 13 Con 16 Int 1 Cha 5 Alignment unaligned Languages - [B]Bodokod Level 2 Soldier [/B] Large natural beast (insect) XP 125 Bodokod are dull and plodding beetles used by dwarves and other underground races as beasts of burden. Attempts to use a bodokod as a mount inevitably fail, as the beast merely gets confused and walks in circles. However, bodokod make excellent pack animals, being able to travel for days without stopping as long as they are given food and water on the move. Typically, a group using bodokod to carry their supplies in areas that are either well-patrolled or largely uninhabited will range ahead of their bodokod by up to several hours, letting the beetles catch up during rest breaks. Obviously, in areas plagued by bandits, this becomes a less tenable option. HP 39; Bloodied 19 Initiative +1 AC 18; Fortitude 18; Reflex 10; Will 12 Perception +0 Speed 4 Darkvision [B]TRAITS [/B] Inexorable Plod If a bodokod uses both its standard and move actions to walk, it gains immunity to the slowed and immobilized conditions until it attacks or the end of its next turn. [B]STANDARD ACTIONS [/B] (mbasic) Slow Bite * At Will Attack: Melee 1 (one creature); +7 vs. AC. Hit: 2d4+4 damage. Effect: The bodokod is immobilized until the end of its next turn. --- Skills Endurance +8 Str 18 Dex 7 Wis 8 Con 15 Int 1 Cha 4 Alignment unaligned Languages - [B]Slicer Beetle Level 7 Brute [/B] Medium natural beast (insect) XP 300 HP 93; Bloodied 46 Initiative +6 AC 19; Fortitude 21; Reflex 19; Will 17 Perception +4 Speed 5 Low-light vision [B]STANDARD ACTIONS [/B] (mbasic) Slicing Mandibles * At Will Attack: Melee 1 (one creature); +12 vs. AC. Hit: 2d8+10 damage (2d8+26 on a critical hit). If it scores a critical hit, the slicer beetle gets a bonus of +2d6 to critical severity. If this attack reduces a creature to 0 or fewer hit points, it also severs a random limb and the creature takes ongoing 10 damage (save ends). [B]TRIGGERED ACTIONS[/B] Too Stupid to Stop * Encounter Trigger: The slicer beetle is subject to an effect that a save can end. Effect (Free Action): The slicer beetle makes a saving throw to end the triggering effect. --- Str 20 Dex 16 Wis 13 Con 13 Int 1 Cha 4 Alignment unaligned Languages - [B]Minotaur Beetle Level 10 Skirmisher[/B] Medium natural beast (insect) XP 500 HP 103; Bloodied 51 Initiative +11 AC 24; Fortitude 24; Reflex 22; Will 20 Perception +5 Speed 6 Low-light vision [B]STANDARD ACTIONS [/B] (mbasic) Gore * At Will Attack: Melee 1 (one creature); +15 vs. AC. Hit: 2d8+5 damage. Minotaur Charge * At Will Effect: The minotaur beetle charges. If it hits, it deals an extra 1d8 damage, pushes the target 1 square and the target falls prone. [B] TRIGGERED ACTIONS [/B] (melee) Belligerent Backup * At Will 1/round Trigger: A creature makes an opportunity attack against the minotaur beetle that is triggered by the beetle moving. Attack (Free Action): Melee 1 (the triggering creature); +13 vs. AC. Hit: 1d8+2 damage. --- Str 22 Dex 18 Wis 10 Con 15 Int 1 Cha 5 Alignment unaligned Languages - [B]Jishin Mushi Level 10 Controller [/B] Medium natural beast (insect) XP 500 HP 109; Bloodied 54 Initiative +7 AC 24; Fortitude 22; Reflex 23; Will 21 Perception +7 Speed 5 Low-light vision [B]STANDARD ACTIONS [/B] (mbasic) Bite * At Will Attack: Melee 1 (one creature); +15 vs. AC. Hit: 2d6+6 damage, or 4d6+6 against a prone target. (close) Trembling Ground * At Will Attack: Close blast 3 (each creature in blast); +11 vs. Reflex. Hit: 2d6+6 damage and the target falls prone. [B]TRIGGERED ACTIONS[/B] (close) Disorienting Vibrations * Recharges when the jishin mushi takes damage Trigger: An enemy adjacent to the jishin mushi stands up. Attack (Immediate Reaction): Close blast 2 (each standing creature in the blast, which must include the triggering creature); +11 vs. Reflex. Hit: The target falls prone and cannot stand up (save ends). --- Str 15 Dex 15 Wis 14 Con 21 Int 3 Cha 10 Alignment unaligned Languages - [/QUOTE]

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