Giant Ant Queen
The Giant Ant Queen is a formidable advanced giant vermin with a poisonous sting, powerful bite, and ability to grab and grapple its prey.
Giant Ant Queen CR 5
XP 1,600
N Large advanced giant vermin
Init +1; Senses darkvision 60 ft., scent; Perception +7
DEFENSE
AC 20, touch 10, flat-footed 19; (+10 natural, +1 dexterity, -1 size)
hp 26 (2d8+17)
Fort +10, Ref +1, Will +3
Immune mind-affecting effects
OFFENSE
Speed 10 ft.
Melee bite +6 (1d8+6 plus grab), sting +6 (1d6+6 plus poison)
STATISTICS
Str 22, Dex 12, Con 25, Int —, Wis 17, Cha 15
Base Atk +1; CMB +8 (+12 grapple); CMD 19 (27 vs. trip)
Feats ToughnessB
Skills Climb +14, 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
The Giant Ant Queen is an enormous and terrifying insect, towering over its smaller counterparts at a height of at least ten feet. Its carapace is a dark, almost black shade of brown, with an iridescent sheen that catches the light and reflects it in a way that seems almost hypnotic. The queen’s eyes are a piercing red, and they seem to glow with a sinister intelligence. Her mandibles are long and sharp, capable of crushing or slicing through almost anything that gets in her way.
The creature’s legs are thick and muscular, ending in sharp claws that can easily dig into any surface, allowing her to climb walls and ceilings with ease. Her abdomen is swollen with eggs, and the stinger at the end of it is long and sharp, dripping with venom that can quickly incapacitate any prey it strikes.
Despite its size, the Giant Ant Queen moves with surprising speed and agility, and its senses are acute. It can detect even the slightest movement or sound, making it an incredibly dangerous foe to face. Any adventurer who dares to challenge this monstrous creature should prepare themselves for a difficult and potentially deadly battle.