AC
13
Initiative
+0 (10)
HP
4
(1d6 + 1)
Speed
30 ft., climb 30 ft.
| Mod | Save | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| STR | 8 | -1 | -1 |
| DEX | 10 | +0 | +0 |
| CON | 12 | +1 | +1 |
| Mod | Save | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| INT | 1 | -5 | -5 |
| WIS | 7 | -2 | -2 |
| CHA | 3 | -4 | -4 |
Traits
Illumination. The beetle sheds Bright Light in a 10-foot radius and Dim Light for an additional 10 feet.
Actions
Bite. Melee Attack Roll: +1, reach 5 ft. Hit: 1 Fire damage.
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Posted Apr 27, 2025So got a climb speed and resistance to fire, but damage went from 1d6-1 to fully just 1. I feel like they’ve nerfed the giant fire beetle. Absolutely game ruining for me personally
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Posted May 9, 2025Yeah, they really nerfed one of my favorite monsters. Also, the 2014 description stated that they got their names from the fire-like glow from their bioluminescent glands. It makes zero sense for them to deal fire damage or to have fire resistance. The 1 damage does put it in line with other CR 0 monsters, as 1d6-1 has a maximum of 5, which could be over half of a wizard's health, but just make it do piercing.
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Posted Jul 24, 2025Literally unplayable