Monster

Ankheg

Large Monstrosity · Unaligned

Monster Manual (2024) Page 18

Source versions Monster Manual · p. 21 Where the Wild Things Are: A Hunt for Heroes · p. 18 Monster Manual (2024) · p. 18

Armor Class14

Hit Points45 (6d10 + 12)

SpeedWalk 30 ft., Burrow 10 ft.

Challenge2

STR17

DEX11

CON14

INT1

WIS13

CHA6

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 +5 (with Advantage if the target is by the ankheg), reach 5 ft. 10 () 🗡️ Slashing damage plus 3 () 🧪 Acid damage. If the target is a Large or smaller creature, it has the condition (escape DC 13).

Acid Spray Recharge 6

DEX Save DC 12, each creature in a 30-foot-long, 5-foot-wide Line [Area Of Effect].
Failure: 14 () 🧪 Acid damage.
Success: Half damage.