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obsidianUIMode: preview
cssclasses: json5e-monster
tags:
- compendium/src/5e/mm
- monster/environment/underdark
- monster/size/small
- monster/type/beast
aliases: ["Giant Fire Beetle"]
---
# Giant Fire Beetle
*Source: SRD / Basic Rules*  

```ad-statblock
title: Giant Fire Beetle
![](compendium/bestiary/beast/token/giant-fire-beetle.png#token)
*Small beast, Unaligned*

- **Armor Class** 13  (natural armor)
- **Hit Points** 4 (`1d6 + 1`)
- **Speed** 30 ft.

|STR|DEX|CON|INT|WIS|CHA|
|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|
| 8 (-1)|10 (+0)|12 (+1)| 1 (-5)| 7 (-2)| 3 (-4)|

- **Proficiency Bonus** +2
- **Saving Throws** ⏤
- **Skills** ⏤
- **Senses** blindsight 30 ft., passive Perception 8

- **Languages** —
- **Challenge** 0

## Traits

***Illumination.*** The beetle sheds bright light in a 10-foot radius and dim light for an additional 10 ft..

## Actions

***Bite.*** *Melee Weapon Attack:* +1 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. *Hit:* 2 (`1d6 - 1`) slashing damage.
```
^statblock

## Environment

underdark