--- obsidianUIMode: preview cssclasses: json5e-monster tags: - compendium/src/5e/mm - monster/environment/forest - monster/environment/grassland - monster/size/large - monster/type/monstrosity aliases: ["Ankheg"] --- # Ankheg *Source: SRD / Basic Rules* ```ad-statblock title: Ankheg ![](compendium/bestiary/monstrosity/token/ankheg.png#token) *Large monstrosity, Unaligned* - **Armor Class** 14 (natural armor; 11 while prone) - **Hit Points** 39 (`6d10 + 6`) - **Speed** 30 ft., burrow 10 ft. |STR|DEX|CON|INT|WIS|CHA| |:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:| |17 (+3)|11 (+0)|13 (+1)| 1 (-5)|13 (+1)| 6 (-2)| - **Proficiency Bonus** +2 - **Saving Throws** ⏤ - **Skills** ⏤ - **Senses** darkvision 60 ft., tremorsense 60 ft., passive Perception 11 - **Languages** — - **Challenge** 2 ## Actions ***Bite.*** *Melee Weapon Attack:* +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. *Hit:* 10 (`2d6 + 3`) slashing damage plus 3 (`1d6`) acid damage. If the target is a Large or smaller creature, it is [grappled](rules/conditions.md#grappled) (escape DC 13). Until this grapple ends, the ankheg can bite only the [grappled](rules/conditions.md#grappled) creature and has advantage on attack rolls to do so. ***Acid Spray (Recharge 6).*** The ankheg spits acid in a line that is 30 feet long and 5 feet wide, provided that it has no creature [grappled](rules/conditions.md#grappled). Each creature in that line must make a DC 13 Dexterity saving throw, taking 10 (`3d6`) acid damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. ``` ^statblock ## Environment grassland, forest