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Dire Centipede

Large · Beast · CR 2 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Monstrous Menagerie

45 (6d10+12)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-5

WIS

CHA

-4

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Beast

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 450

Initiative Bonus +0

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 15 ft (4.6 m)

Climb 30 ft (9.1 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Blindsight 30 ft (9.1 m)

Passive Perception 10

Traits

Spider Climb

The centipede can climb even on difficult surfaces and upside down on ceilings.

Actions

Bite

+4 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d4+2 poison damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage and the target makes a DC 11 Constitution saving throw. On a failure the target takes 10 (3d6) poison damage and is poisoned for 1 minute. The target is paralyzed while poisoned in this way. The target repeats the saving throw at the end of each of its turns ending the effect on a success.

About Dire Centipede

Dire Centipede is a large beast with a Challenge Rating of 2. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 13 and possesses 45 hit points (derived from 6d10+12).

GM Tips: Using Dire Centipede

1 tips available

When using Dire Centipede in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Climbing Advantage: This creature can climb at 30 ft. It can use walls and ceilings for tactical positioning. Consider using 'Spider Climb' negation or fighting in open areas without vertical surfaces.

Player Guide: Facing Dire Centipede

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

Climbing Defense: This creature can climb at 30 ft! It can use walls and ceilings for surprise attacks. Fight in open areas without vertical surfaces. 'Spider Climb' negation spells can help.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 2.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 4 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 600 XP
Hard: 900 XP
Deadly: 1,200 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 Dire Centipede?: Dire Centipede has a Challenge Rating of 2, making it appropriate for parties of level 2.0.
What type of creature is Dire Centipede?: Dire Centipede is a Large Beast, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.