AC
14
Natural Armor
Initiative
+0 (10)
HP
5
(2d4 + 1)
Speed
40 ft., Burrow 20 ft.
| Mod | Save | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| STR | 13 | +1 | +1 |
| DEX | 14 | +2 | +2 |
| CON | 11 | +0 | +0 |
| Mod | Save | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| INT | 1 | −5 | −5 |
| WIS | 13 | +1 | +1 |
| CHA | 6 | −2 | −2 |
Skills
Perception +3
Senses
Darkvision 60 ft., Tremorsense 30; Passive Perception 13
Languages
None
CR
1/8 (XP 25; PB +2)
Traits
Tunneler. The ankheg nymph can burrow through solid rock at half its Burrow Speed and leaves a 10-foot-diameter tunnel in its wake.
Death Burst. The ankheg nymph explodes when it dies. Dexterity Saving Throw: DC 10, each creature in a 10-foot Emanation originating from the ankheg nymph. Failure: 5 (2d4) Acid damage. Success: Half damage.
Actions
Bite. Melee Attack Roll: +3, reach 5 ft. Hit: 2 (1d4) Piercing damage.
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Posted Oct 18, 2025I create this creature as a simple 'minion' for Ankheg encounters, in order to flesh out the ecology of my setting. It's a juvenile ankheg that bursts with acid as it dies, smaller and faster, but much weaker than the adult ankheg.