Scorpion, Stygian Fat-Tailed

Family: Insects Rodents & Vermin

Tiny beast, unaligned

Armor Class 14 (natural armor)
Hit Points 63 (14d4 + 28)
Speed 30 ft., climb 20 ft.

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
3 (-4) 14 (+2) 15 (+2) 1 (-5) 10 (+0) 2 (-4)

Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10
Languages
Challenge 3 (700 XP)
Proficiency Bonus +2

ACTIONS

  • Multiattack. The Stygian fat-tailed scorpion makes two Claw attacks and one Sting attack.
  • Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) bludgeoning damage.
  • Sting. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage plus 14 (4d6) poison damage. The target must succeed on a DC 12 Constitution saving throw or be poisoned until it finishes a short or long rest. Each time the poisoned creature takes poison damage, it must succeed on a DC 12 Constitution saving throw or suffer one level of exhaustion.

ABOUT

The scorpion’s black carapace gleams in the desert sun, and its tail drips translucent venom.

Highly Venomous. Known for its small size and aggressive behavior, the Stygian fat-tailed scorpion brings a swift death to those who feel its toxic sting.

Pit Traps. A Stygian fat-tailed scorpion is no more than a foot long, with a tail about the same length. It weighs no more than five pounds for the largest specimens. They make excellent guard animals that require little food or care, and they are often kept at the bottom of pits or in rarely used tunnels.

Valuable Venom. A dose of fat-tailed scorpion venom can be worth 4,000 gp or more to the right buyer.

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