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Giant Centipede

Small · Beast · CR 1/4 · Unaligned

Source. 5e 2024 Rules

14 (natural armor)

9 (2d6 + 2)

1/4

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

-3

DEX

CON

INT

-5

WIS

-2

CHA

-4

Overview

Category Animals

Size Small

Type Beast

Alignment Unaligned

XP 50

Initiative Bonus +2

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 8

Saving Throws

Strength -3 Dexterity +2 Constitution +1 Intelligence -5 Wisdom -2 Charisma -4

Actions

Bite

Cost 1

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

Melee Attack Roll: +4, reach 5 ft. 4 (1d4 + 2) Piercing damage, and the target has the Poisoned condition until the start of the centipede's next turn.

About Giant Centipede

Giant Centipede is a small beast with a Challenge Rating of 1/4. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 14 and possesses 9 hit points (derived from 2d6 + 2).

GM Tips: Using Giant Centipede

1 tips available

When using Giant 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 Giant Centipede

1 strategies available

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 1.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 2 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 31 XP
Hard: 46 XP
Deadly: 62 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 Centipede?: Giant Centipede has a Challenge Rating of 1/4, making it appropriate for parties of level 0.25.
What type of creature is Giant Centipede?: Giant Centipede is a Small Beast, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.