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bfrpg| Armor class | 16 |
|---|---|
| Move | 60' |
| Hit dice | 1* |
| Treasure type | None |
| Damage per attack | 2 bites (1d6/1d6 + poison) |
| Morale | 10 |
Giant shrews resemble giant rats, but are larger, being up to 6' long, and darker in color. They have a very fast metabolic rate and must eat almost constantly. Giant shrews are omnivorous, and aggressively defend their nests and the immediate territory around them.
A few giant shrew species (generally no more than 5% of those encountered) are venomous.
Special Abilities
Swift attacks — Giant shrews move so swiftly that they are able to bite twice per round, and they may attack two different adjacent opponents in this way.
Venomous bite — The bite of such a giant shrew will kill the victim unless a save vs. Poison is made. A victim bitten twice in a round need only save once for that round, but of course will have to save again in subsequent rounds if bitten again.