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=COLOSSAL MONSTROUS SCORPION=

{{3.5e Monster Classic
|style=
|monster=Monstrous Scorpion, Colossal
|size=Colossal |type=Vermin
|hd=40d8+120  |hp=300 
|init=–1
|speed=50 ft. (10 squares)
|ac=26 (–8 size, –1 [[SRD:Dexterity|Dex]], +25 natural)  |touch=1 |flat=26
|bab=+30 |grapple=+58
|at=Claw +34 melee (2d8+12)
|full_at=2 claws +34 melee (2d8+12) and sting +29 melee (2d8+6 plus [[SRD:Poison|poison]])
|space=40 ft. |reach=30 ft.
|sa=[[SRD:Constrict|Constrict]] 2d8+12, [[SRD:Improved Grab|improved grab]], [[SRD:Poison|poison]]
|sq=[[SRD:Darkvision|Darkvision]] 60 ft., [[SRD:Tremorsense|tremorsense]] 60 ft., [[SRD:Vermin Type|vermin traits]]
|fort=+25 |ref=+12 |will=+13
|str=35 |dex=8 |con=16 |int=|wis=10 |cha=2
|skills=[[SRD:Climb Skill|Climb]] +16, [[SRD:Hide Skill|Hide]] –12, [[SRD:Spot Skill|Spot]] +4
|feats=—
|env=Warm deserts
|org=Solitary
|cr=12
|align=Always neutral
|treas=1/10 coins; 50% goods; 50% items
|adv=41–60 [[SRD:Hit Dice|HD]] (Colossal)
|la=—
}}
Monstrous scorpions are likely to attack any creature that approaches, and they usually [[SRD:Charge|charge]] when attacking prey.

'''[[SRD:Constrict|Constrict]] ([[SRD:Ex|Ex]]):''' A monstrous scorpion deals automatic claw damage on a successful [[SRD:Grapple|grapple check]].

'''[[SRD:Improved Grab|Improved Grab]] ([[SRD:Ex|Ex]]):''' To use this ability, a monstrous scorpion must hit with a claw attack. A monstrous scorpion can use either its [[SRD:Strength|Strength]] modifier or [[SRD:Dexterity|Dexterity]] modifier for [[SRD:Grapple|grapple check]]s, whichever is better.

'''[[SRD:Poison|Poison]] ([[SRD:Ex|Ex]]):''' A monstrous scorpion has a [[SRD:Poison|poisonous]] sting. The details vary by the scorpion’s size, as follows. The save [[SRD:DC|DCs]] are [[SRD:Constitution|Constitution]]-based. The indicated damage is initial and secondary damage.

{|      class="zebra d20"
|-
! '''Size'''!! '''Fort [[SRD:DC|DC]]'''!! '''Damage'''
|-
|Colossal||33||1d10 [[SRD:Constitution|Con]]
|}

'''[[SRD:Skills (Creature Statistic)|Skills:]]''' A monstrous scorpion has a +4 racial bonus on [[SRD:Climb Skill|Climb]], [[SRD:Hide Skill|Hide]], and [[SRD:Spot Skill|Spot]] checks.

'''See Wikipedia Entry:''' [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scorpion Scorpion]


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[[Category:SRD]]
[[Category:OGL]]
[[Category:Monster]]
Alignment	Always neutral +
Challenge Rating	12 +
Environment	Warm deserts +
Level Adjustment	— +
Size	Colossal +
Title	Colossal Monstrous Scorpion +
Type	Vermin +