monster Giant Bumblebee
Giant Bumblebee
The wings of this massive bumblebee create a thunderous droning.
Originally Posted by Shade of the En World forums.
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Giant bumblebees spend their time pollinating giant flora while feeding upon the sweet nectar.
A giant bumblebee is 7 to 10 feet long. Coloration ranges from black with yellow, orange, or red bands, to entirely black.
| Bumblebee, Giant | |
| Large vermin | |
| Hit Dice | 6d8+18 (45 hp) |
| Initiative | +1 |
| Speed | 20 ft. (4 squares), Fly 60 ft. (poor) |
| Armor Class | 15 (-1 size, +1 Dexterity, +5 natural), touch 10, flat-footed 14 |
| Base Attack/Grapple | +4/+12 |
| Attack | Sting +7 melee (1d6+6 plus poison) |
| Full Attack | Sting +7 melee (1d6+6 plus poison) |
| Space/Reach | 10 ft./5 ft. |
| Special Attacks | Poison |
| Special Qualities | Darkvision 60 ft., vermin traits |
| Saves | Fort +7, Ref +3, Will +3 |
| Abilities | Strength 18, Dexterity 12, Constitution 14, Intelligence , Wisdom 13, Charisma 11 |
| Skills | Spot +5, Survival +1* |
| Feats | Hover (B) |
| Environment | Temperate plains |
| Organization | Solitary or nest (2-7) |
| Challenge Rating | 3 |
| Treasure | None |
| Alignment | Always neutral |
| Advancement | 7-12 HD (Large); 13-18 HD (Huge) |
| Level Adjustment | – |
COMBAT
Giant bumblebees generally won’t bother other creatures, but will deliver a painful sting if threatened or otherwise disturbed.
Poison (Ex): Injury, Fortitude DC 17, initial and secondary damage 1d4 Constitution. The save DC is Constitution-based and includes a +2 racial bonus. Unlike other giant bees, a giant bumblebee that successfully stings another creature does not leave its stinger in the creature (and does not die).
Skills: Giant bumblebees have a +4 racial bonus on Spot checks. *They also have a +4 racial bonus on Survival checks to orient themselves.
Originally appeared in Monster Manual II (1983).
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