Giant Mantis

Huge beast, lawful neutral

Armor Class 12 (natural armor)

Hit Points 12 (2d12) 2d12

Speed 25ft Climb: 15ft

STR

7 -2

DEX

16 +3

CON

10 0

INT

2 -4

WIS

8 -1

CHA

4 -3

Skills Stealth +6

Senses Passive perception 6

Challenge 1 (200 XP)

Ambusher. In the first round of combat, the mantis has advantage on attack rolls against any creature it surprised. Surprise Attack. If the mantis surprises a creature and hits it with an attack during the first round of combat, the target takes an additional 2 (1d4) damage from the attack.

Actions

Multiattack. The mantis makes two attacks: Both with its claw. Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 2 slashing damage. Target must make a DC 8 saving throw or be grappled(escape dc 14 as of targets next turn) until this grapple ends, the creature is restrained, and the Mantis can't claw another target. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature grappled by the mantis. Hit: 8 1d8+4 (1d8 + 4) piercing damage.