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“Unearth the Secrets of Nature’s Engineers: Behold the Majestic Giant Ant Drone, a Masterpiece of Hive Intelligence and Formidable Strength!”
Appearance: Giant Ant Drones, formidable insects measuring up to three feet in length, boast a sleek exoskeleton that glistens in hues of iridescent greens and browns. Their powerful mandibles and sharp stingers accentuate their fearsome appearance.
Behavior: Operating within a highly organized hive structure, Giant Ant Drones display remarkable teamwork and coordination. Individually disciplined, they follow a strict caste system with specific roles, from foraging and building to defending their nest.
Habitat: Thriving in subterranean tunnels, dense forests, or expansive plains, Giant Ant Drones construct intricate nests with chambers dedicated to tasks like brood care, food storage, and housing their queen.
Modus Operandi: Efficient foragers, these drones venture out in disciplined groups to secure resources for their colony. They utilize pheromones for communication, allowing them to convey danger, mark trails, and coordinate large-scale attacks on potential threats.
Motivation: Driven by the survival and prosperity of their hive, Giant Ant Drones tirelessly work towards expanding their territory, securing resources, and protecting their queen. Their collective loyalty to the colony forms the bedrock of their motivation.
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Giant Ant Drone
Small beast, unaligned
Armor Class 11 (natural armor)
Hit Points 13 (3d6 + 3)
Speed 30 ft., climb 20 ft.
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 (+1) | 12 (+1) | 12 (+1) | 1 (-5) | 10 (+0) | 2 (-4) |
Skills Perception +2
Senses darkvision 60 ft., tremorsense 10 ft., passive Perception 12
Languages —
Challenge 1/2 (100 XP)
Keen Antennae. The ant has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.
Pack Tactics. The ant has advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of the ant’s allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isn’t incapacitated.
Actions
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d6 + 1) piercing damage.
Habitat: Giant Ant Drones are typically found in vast subterranean ant colonies.
Behavior: These drones are dedicated workers, serving their ant queen and maintaining the intricate tunnels of their nest.
Modus Operandi: Giant Ant Drones work together with a hive mind, efficiently carrying out tasks assigned by their queen, such as foraging for food or defending the nest.
Motivation: Their primary motivation is to ensure the survival and prosperity of their ant colony, led by their queen.
Giant ants are as industrious as their normal-sized kin. While their nests generally don’t consist of thousands, their greatly increased size more than compensates.
Giant Ant Drone CR 3
XP 800
N Medium vermin
Init +2; Senses darkvision 60 ft., scent; Perception +7
DEFENSE
AC 19, touch 12, flat-footed 17; (+7 natural, +2 dexterity)
hp 22 (2d8+13)
Fort +8, Ref +2, Will +3
Immune mind-affecting effects
OFFENSE
Speed 50 ft., climb 20 ft., fly 30 ft. (average)
Melee bite +5 (1d6+4 plus grab), sting +5 (1d4+4 plus poison)
STATISTICS
Str 18, Dex 14, Con 21, Int —, Wis 17, Cha 15
Base Atk +1; CMB +5 (+9 grapple); CMD 17 (25 vs. trip)
Feats ToughnessB
Skills Climb +12, Perception +7, Survival +5; Racial Modifiers +4 Perception, +4 Survival
SPECIAL ABILITIES
Poison (Ex)
Sting—injury; save Fort DC 14; frequency 1/round for 4 rounds; effect 1d2 Str; cure 1 save
ECOLOGY
Environment any
Organization solitary, pair, gang (3–6), or colony (3–8 knights plus 10–100 workers, 3–12 soldiers, 2-8 drones and 1 queen)
Treasure none