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Ankheg Queen

Huge · Monstrosity · CR 3 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Monstrous Menagerie

59 (7d12+14)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-4

WIS

CHA

-1

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Huge

Type Monstrosity

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 700

Initiative Bonus +0

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 15 ft (4.6 m)

Climb 15 ft (4.6 m)

Burrow 15 ft (4.6 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Tremorsense 30 ft (9.1 m)

Passive Perception 12

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Resistances

acid

Actions

Acid Spray

Recharge 6

The ankheg spits a 30-foot-long 5-foot-wide stream of acid. Each creature in the area makes a DC 13 Dexterity saving throw taking 14 (4d6) acid damage on a failure or half damage on a success. If the ankheg is grappling a target it instead bathes the target in acid dealing 14 (4d6) acid damage with no saving throw only to that target.

Bite

+5 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 3d8+3 slashing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature grappled by the ankheg. Hit: 16 (3d8 + 3) slashing damage. If this damage kills the target the ankheg severs its head.

Claws

+5 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d8+3 slashing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d8 + 3) slashing damage. If the target is a Medium or smaller creature it is grappled (escape DC 13). Until this grapple ends the target is restrained and the ankheg can't use its claws on anyone else.

Legendary Actions

Acid Glob

Cost 1

Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, range 30/90 feet, one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) acid damage.

Burrowing Ambush

1/day Cost 1

The ankheg burrows up to its burrowing speed without provoking opportunity attacks, and then resurfaces. If within melee range of an enemy, it makes a claw attack with advantage.

The Ankheg Queen has 1 legendary action it can take at the end of another creatures turn

The ankheg regains the spent legendary action at the start of its turn.

About Ankheg Queen

Ankheg Queen is a huge monstrosity with a Challenge Rating of 3. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 14 and possesses 59 hit points (derived from 7d12+14).

GM Tips: Using Ankheg Queen

1 tips available

When using Ankheg Queen in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Burrowing Tactics: This creature can burrow at 15 ft. It can ambush from underground or escape combat by digging. Use 'Earthbind' or create difficult terrain to limit burrowing. Consider fighting in areas without soft ground.

Player Guide: Facing Ankheg Queen

1 strategies available

When your party encounters this creature, keep these strategies in mind:

Burrowing Defense: This creature can burrow at 15 ft! It can ambush from underground. Use 'Earthbind', create difficult terrain, or fight on hard surfaces. 'Stone Shape' can seal burrows.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 3.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 5 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 1,200 XP
Hard: 1,800 XP
Deadly: 2,400 XP

Based on D&D 5e Dungeon Master's Guide encounter building guidelines. CR roughly equals party level for medium encounters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the challenge rating of Ankheg Queen?: Ankheg Queen has a Challenge Rating of 3, making it appropriate for parties of level 3.0.
What type of creature is Ankheg Queen?: Ankheg Queen is a Huge Monstrosity, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.