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Archives of Nethys

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PFS StandardGiant Mantis

These massive cousins of praying mantises stand taller than an average human.

Recall Knowledge - Animal (Nature): DC 18
Unspecific Lore: DC 16
Specific Lore: DC 13

Elite | Normal | Weak
Proficiency without Level

Changes from being Weak are marked in red below.
NOTE: The -2 damage penalty to non-strike offensive abilities (-4 if the ability is limited, such as spells) is NOT factored in.

Weak Giant MantisCreature 2

Large Animal 
Source Monster Core pg. 229
Perception +9; darkvision
Skills Acrobatics +6, Athletics +8, Stealth +10
Str +5, Dex +3, Con +3, Int -5, Wis +2, Cha +0
AC 16; Fort +8, Ref +10, Will +5
HP 25
Speed 25 feet, climb 25 feet, fly 20 feet
Melee [one-action] leg +10 [+6/+2] (agile, reach 10 feet), Damage 1d10-2+5 piercing plus Capturing GrabMelee [one-action] mandibles + 10 [+5/+0], Damage 1d12-2+5 piercingCapturing Grab [one-action] This ability functions as Grab, plus on a success, the mantis can choose to pull the creature adjacent to it, then makes a mandibles Strike against the creature. This extra benefit doesn't apply when the mantis maintains the Grab.Lunging Strike [two-actions] The giant mantis lunges forward, making a leg Strike with an extended reach of 20 feet. If it hits, the mantis can use Capturing Grab after the Strike even if the creature is out of reach.Sudden Strike On the first round of combat, creatures that haven't acted are off-guard to the giant mantis.

All Monsters in "Mantis"

NameLevel
Deadly Mantis11
Giant Mantis3

Mantis

Source Monster Core pg. 229
These predators possess lightning-quick forelegs and a bone-breaking bite.