Template:SRD Template:Vermin
Bee, Giant[]
Medium Vermin
Hit Dice: 3d8 (13 hp) Template:HD
Initiative: +2
Speed: 20 ft. (4 squares), fly 80 ft. (good)
Armor Class: 14 (+2 Dex, +2 natural), touch 12, flat-footed 12
Base Attack/Grapple: +2/+2
Attack: Sting +2 melee (1d4 plus poison)
Full Attack: Sting +2 melee (1d4 plus poison)
Space/Reach: 5 ft./5 ft.
Special Attacks: Poison
Special Qualities: Darkvision 60 ft., vermin traits
Saves: Fort +3, Ref +3, Will +2
Abilities: Str 11, Dex 14, Con 11, Int -, Wis 12, Cha 9
Skills: Spot +5, Survival +1*
Feats: -
Environment: Temperate plains
Organization: Solitary, buzz (2-5), or hive (11-20)
Challenge Rating: Template:Cr
Treasure: No coins; 1/4 goods (honey only); no items
Advancement: 4-6 HD (Medium); 7-9 HD (Large)
Description[]
Although many times larger, growing to a length of about 5 feet, giant bees behave generally the same as their smaller cousins. Giant bees are usually not aggressive except when defending themselves or their hive.
Combat[]
Poison (Ex)[]
Injury, Fortitude DC 11, initial and secondary damage 1d4 Con. The save DC is Constitution-based. A giant bee that successfully stings another creature pulls away, leaving its stinger in the creature. The bee then dies.
Skills[]
Giant bees have a +4 racial bonus on Spot checks. *They also have a +4 racial bonus on Survival checks to orient themselves.