Summary
Ankhegs are enormous burrowing insects that hunt smaller prey via detecting tremors through the ground. Among the earliest monsters added to Dungeons and Dragons, they have persisted through every edition, providing a solid example of an iconic low-level creature. Invariably an Ankheg is larger than a cattle and tends to weigh just under 400 kilos.
Powers and Stats
Tier: At least 9-B, likely 9-A
Name: Ankheg
Origin: Dungeons and Dragons
Gender: Varies
Age: Varies
Classification: Large Monstrosity/Magical Beast
Powers and Abilities: Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Large Size (Type 0; They are 10 feet[1] long), Bodily Weaponry (They use their bite[2] in combat), Enhanced Senses (They have night vision and tremorsense[2]), Underground Mobility (Shown here[2]), Acid Manipulation and Breath Attack (Via Acid Spray[2]), Statistics Reduction (Their acid can slow those who get hit by it[3]), Stealth Mastery (Shown here[3]), Resistance to Acid (Shown here[3])
Attack Potency: At least Wall level, likely Small Building level (As CR 3[1] monster in 3.5e they're superior to animals like the Rothé)
Speed: Subsonic (Capable of dodging arrows at nigh-on point blank range)
Lifting Strength: Class 10 (Due to being a large multi legged creature with a strength score of 21[1] it can at max push 6.2595747 ton)
Striking Strength: At least Wall level, likely Small Building level
Durability: At least Wall level, likely Small Building level
Stamina: Superhuman (Should be on par with adventures who can keep fighting after their limbs have been hacked off)
Range: Standard Melee Range, Several Meters with Acid Spray
Standard Equipment: None notable
Intelligence: Animalistic
Weaknesses: None notable
Notable Attacks/Techniques:
- Acid Spray: A last resort attack, when the Ankheg can spit acid at its enemies, with it both harming and slowing down the enemy. The spray's range is 30 feet long and 5 feet wide.
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