Death Watch Beetle

Medium beast, unaligned

Armor Class

14 (natural armor)

Hit Points

75 (10d8 + 30)

Speed

30 ft.

STR

20 (+1)

DEX

10 (+2)

CON

16 (+1)

INT

1 (-5)

WIS

10 (+0)

CHA

9 (-4)

Damage Immunities

necrotic

Senses

darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10

Languages

Challenge

5 (1,800 XP)

Actions

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d6 + 5) piercing damage.

Death Rattle (Recharge 5–6). The death watch beetle emits a clicking noise with a resonance frequency that affects creatures within 30 feet of it. Creatures in this area must make a DC 13 Constitution saving throw, taking 10 (3d6) thunder damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.