Giant Ant
| Column 1 | Giant Ant, Worker | Giant Ant, Soldier | Giant Ant, Queen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medium Vermin | Medium Vermin | Large Vermin | |
| Hit Dice: | 2d8 (9 hp) | 2d8+2 (11 hp) | 4d8+4 (22 hp) |
| Initiative: | +0 | +0 | –1 |
| Speed: | 50 ft. (10 squares), climb 20 ft. | 50 ft. (10 squares), climb 20 ft. | 40 ft. (8 squares) |
| Armor Class: | 17 (+7 natural), touch 10, flat-footed 17 | 17 (+7 natural), touch 10, flat-footed 17 | 17 (–1 size, –1 Dex, +9 natural), touch 8, flat-footed 17 |
| Base Attack/Grapple: | +1/+1 | +1/+3 | +3/+10 |
| Attack: | Bite +1 melee (1d6) | Bite +3 melee (2d4+3) | Bite +5 melee (2d6+4) |
| Full Attack: | Bite +1 melee (1d6) | Bite +3 melee (2d4+3) | Bite +5 melee (2d6+4) |
| Space/Reach: | 5 ft./5 ft. | 5 ft./5 ft. | 10 ft./5 ft. |
| Special Attacks: | Improved grab | Improved grab, acid sting | Improved grab |
| Special Qualities: | Scent, vermin traits | Scent, vermin traits | Scent, vermin traits |
| Saves: | Fort +3, Ref +0, Will +0 | Fort +4, Ref +0, Will +1 | Fort +5, Ref +0, Will +2 |
| Abilities: | Str 10, Dex 10, Con 10, Int —, Wis 11, Cha 9 | Str 14, Dex 10, Con 13, Int —, Wis 13, Cha 11 | Str 16, Dex 9, Con 13, Int —, Wis 13, Cha 11 |
| Skills: | Climb +8 | Climb +10 | — |
| Feats: | TrackB | TrackB | TrackB |
| Environment: | Temperate plains | Temperate plains | Temperate plains |
| Organization: | Gang (2–6) or crew (6–11 plus 1 giant ant soldier) | Solitary or gang (2–4) | Hive (1 plus 10–100 workers and 5–20 soldiers) |
| Challenge Rating: | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Treasure: | None | None | 1/10 coins; 50% goods; 50% items |
| Advancement: | 3–4 HD (Medium); 5–6 HD (Large) | 3–4 HD (Medium); 5–6 HD (Large) | 5–6 HD (Large); 7–8 HD (Huge) |
| Level Adjustment: | — | — | — |
Giant ants are among the hardiest and most adaptable vermin. Soldiers and workers are about 6 feet long, while queens can grow to a length of 9 feet.
**Acid Sting (Ex):**A giant soldier ant has a stinger and an acid-producing gland in its abdomen. If it successfully grabs an opponent, it can attempt to sting each round (+3 attack bonus). A hit with the sting attack deals 1d4+1 points of piercing damage and 1d4 points of acid damage.
Improved Grab (Ex): To use this ability, a giant ant must hit with its bite attack. A giant soldier ant that wins the ensuing grapple check establishes a hold and can sting.
Skills: *Giant ants have a +4 racial bonus on Survival checks when tracking by scent and a +8 racial bonus on Climb checks. A giant ant can always choose to take 10 on Climb checks, even if rushed or threatened.