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Archives of Nethys

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Cataclysm Beetle

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Recall Knowledge - Beast (Arcana, Nature): DC 43
Unspecific Lore: DC 41
Specific Lore: DC 38

Elite | Normal | Weak
Proficiency without Level

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

Elite Cataclysm BeetleCreature 19

Legacy Content

Rare N Huge Beast 
Source Pathfinder #174: Shadows of the Ancients pg. 40
Perception +32; darkvision, scent (imprecise) 60 feet
Languages Common
Skills Athletics +38, Intimidation +33, Survival +32
Str +10, Dex +2, Con +9, Int -3, Wis +6, Cha +5
AC 46; Fort +37, Ref +28, Will +32
HP 360; Immunities acid
Speed 30 feet, climb 20 feet
Melee [one-action] mandibles +37 [+32/+27] (reach 10 feet), Damage 3d12+2+16 slashing plus GrabMelee [one-action] acid glob +37 [+32/+27] (acid, brutal, range increment 120 feet), Damage 2d8+2+16 bludgeoning plus 4d6 persistent acidBombardier's Spray [two-actions] (acid, primal) The cataclysm beetle sprays a 60-foot cone of acid from its abdomen that deals 12d10 acid damage (DC 42 basic Reflex save). It can't use Bombardier's Spray or Burning Pool for 1d4 rounds.Burning Pool [two-actions] (acid, primal) The cataclysm beetle spills acid directly from its abdomen, creating a wave of acid that deals 10d12 acid damage to all creatures in a 30-foot emanation (DC 42 basic Fortitude save). Creatures that fail this save are pushed back 10 feet from the cataclysm beetle (30 feet on a critical failure). It can't use Bombardier's Spray or Burning Pool for 1d4 rounds.