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Giant Scorpion

Large · Beast · CR 3 · Unaligned

Source. 5e 2024 Rules

15 (natural armor)

52 (7d10 + 14)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-5

WIS

-1

CHA

-4

Overview

Category Animals

Size Large

Type Beast

Alignment Unaligned

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

Saving Throws

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

Actions

Claw

Cost 1

+5 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d6+3 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Attack Roll: +5, reach 5 ft. 6 (1d6 + 3) Bludgeoning damage. If the target is a Large or smaller creature, it has the Grappled condition (escape DC 13) from one of two claws.

Multiattack

Cost 1

The scorpion makes two Claw attacks and one Sting attack.

Sting

Cost 1

+5 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d8+3 piercing damage.

Melee Attack Roll: +5, reach 5 ft. 7 (1d8 + 3) Piercing damage plus 11 (2d10) Poison damage.

About Giant Scorpion

Giant Scorpion is a large beast with a Challenge Rating of 3. It has a unaligned 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.