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Water Strider, Giant

CR 1.00 Vermin N Large

This bug has long, fuzzy legs that support it on the water's surface as if the creature stands on solid ground.

Description

A giant water strider is a long-legged insect with the ability to walk on water. It feeds on fish and birds. Water striders use their weak flight only to escape predators or for seasonal migrations to new breeding areas. They are sometimes kept as mounts by coast-dwelling humanoids. A giant water strider lives 1-2 years.

Carrying more than a light load (200 pounds) prevents a giant water strider from using its water skating ability.

Ability Scores

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Combat Stats

HP: 19 (3d8+6)
AC: 12, touch 10, flat-footed 11 (+1 Dex, +2 natural, –1 size)
Speed: 30 ft., fly 20 ft. (poor)
Init: +1
Melee: 2 claws +2 (1d4+1), bite +2 (1d2+1)
BAB: +2
CMB: +4
CMD: 16 (24 vs. trip)
Fort: +5
Ref: +2
Will: +1

Special Qualities

water skating

Skills

Fly –5, Perception +4, Swim +5

Details

Type: Vermin
Alignment: N
Size: Large
Environment: any water
Senses: darkvision 60 ft., tremorsense 60 ft.; Perception +4
Source: Bestiary 4

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