Creature Reference Back to Creatures

Giant Scorpion

Large · Beast · CR 3 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Monstrous Menagerie

52 (7d10+14)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-4

WIS

-1

CHA

-3

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Beast

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 700

Initiative Bonus +1

Movement

Walk 40 ft (12.2 m)

Swim 20 ft (6.1 m)

Climb 20 ft (6.1 m)

Crawl 20 ft (6.1 m)

Senses

Blindsight 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 9

Actions

Claws

+4 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d6+2 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (2d6+2) bludgeoning damage and the target is grappled (escape DC 12). Until this grapple ends the scorpion can't attack a different target with its claws.

Multiattack

The scorpion attacks once with its claws and once with its sting.

Sting

+4 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d8+2 poison damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d8+2) piercing damage and the target makes a DC 12 Constitution saving throw taking 16 (3d10) poison damage on a failure or half damage on a success.

About Giant Scorpion

Giant Scorpion is a large beast with a Challenge Rating of 3. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 15 and possesses 52 hit points (derived from 7d10+14).

GM Tips: Using Giant Scorpion

2 tips available

When using Giant Scorpion in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Mid-level Encounter: Ideal for parties levels 3-8 as solo or small groups
Terrain Advantage: Use terrain to offset moderate combat abilities

Player Guide: Facing Giant Scorpion

2 strategies available

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

Moderate Threat: Prepare standard combat tactics
Tactical Advantage: Use terrain and positioning

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 Giant Scorpion?: Giant Scorpion has a Challenge Rating of 3, making it appropriate for parties of level 3.0.
What type of creature is Giant Scorpion?: Giant Scorpion is a Large Beast, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.