Ankheg¶
Rules source: Monster Manual (2025) · CR: 2 · Type: Monstrosity
Combat statistics¶
- Armor Class: 14
- Hit Points: 45 (6d10 + 12)
- Speed: Walk 30 ft., Burrow 10 ft.
- Initiative: +0 (10)
- Challenge: 2 (450 XP)
- Senses: Darkvision 60 ft., Tremorsense 60 ft., Passive perception 11
- Languages: None
- Proficiency Bonus: +2
- Damage resistances: None listed
- Damage vulnerabilities: None listed
- Damage immunities: None listed
- Condition immunities: None listed
| Ability | Score (modifier) | Saving throw |
|---|---|---|
| STR | 17 (+3) | +3 |
| DEX | 11 (+0) | +0 |
| CON | 14 (+2) | +2 |
| INT | 1 (-5) | -5 |
| WIS | 13 (+1) | +1 |
| CHA | 6 (-2) | -2 |
Revised rules text¶
Traits¶
Tunneler. The ankheg can burrow through solid rock at half its Burrow Speed and leaves a 10-foot-diameter tunnel in its wake.
Actions¶
Bite. Melee Attack Roll: +5 (with Advantage if the target is Grappled by the ankheg), reach 5 ft.
Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) Slashing damage plus 3 (1d6) Acid damage.
If the target is a Large or smaller creature, it has the Grappled condition (escape DC 13).
Acid Spray (Recharge 6–6). Dexterity Saving Throw: DC 12, each creature in a 30-foot-long, 5-foot-wide Line.
Failure: 14 (4d6) Acid damage.
Success: Half damage.
Reference from your core rulebook¶
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Monster Manual (2025) — PDF page 21¶
Open the original rulebook — PDF page 21 — source PDF is not included in this player reference.
Printed book page: 18.
Sources¶
- Your supplied Monster Manual (2025) — source PDF is not included in this player reference. — verified local reference
- Monster Manual — original reference dataset (legacy source)
- SRD 5.2.1 (external reference) — complete revised rules block
- Structured SRD transcription (external reference) — searchable text; printed block remains authoritative
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Dragon of Icespire Peak¶
Original campaign appearances and variants: Ankheg