Giant Bombardier Beetle

Bombardier Beetle, Brachininae sp., Orange County, North Carolina, United States. Length 13 mm. Date 28 March 2006 Photograph taken by Patrick Coin

These creatures feed primarily on carrion and offal, gathering heaps of the stuff in which to build nests and lay eggs. A giant bombardier beetle is about 6 feet long. Giant bombardier beetles normally attack only to defend themselves, their nests, or their eggs.

Giant bombardier beetle
Medium vermin
Hit Dice	2d8+4 (13 hp)
Initiative	+0
Speed	30 ft. (6 squares)
Armor Class	16 (+6 natural), touch 10, flat-footed 16
Base Attack/Grapple	+1/+2
Attack	Bite +2 melee (1d4+1)
Full Attack	Bite +2 melee (1d4+1)
Space/Reach	5 ft./5 ft.
Special Attacks	Acid spray
Special Qualities	Darkvision 60 ft., vermin traits
Saves	Fort +5, Ref +0, Will +0
Abilities	Strength 13, Dexterity 10, Constitution 14, Intelligence -, Wisdom 10, Charisma 9
Skills	–
Feats	–
Environment	Warm forests
Organization	Cluster (2-5) or click (6-11)
Challenge Rating	2
Advancement	3-4 HD (Medium); 5-6 HD (Large)
Level Adjustment	–

Acid Spray (Ex) When attacked or disturbed, the creature can release a 10-foot cone of acidic vapor once per round. Those within the cone must succeed on a DC 13 Fortitude save or take 1d4+2 points of acid damage. The save DC is Constitution-based.