Illumination. The beetle sheds bright light in a 10-foot radius and dim light for an additional 10 ft..
Actions
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +1 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 2 (1d6 - 1) slashing damage.
How the giant fire beetle compares at CR 0
Against the 28 other challenge 0 monsters in the SRD 5.1, the giant fire beetle has more hit points than 19 of them, which makes it tougher than most at its CR. See every CR 0 monster.
Statistic
Giant Fire Beetle
CR 0 average
Armor Class
13
11
Hit points
4
3
Best attack bonus
+1
+2
Giant Fire Beetle 2024 stat block
The 2024 Monster Manual revised the giant fire beetle, and the SRD 5.2 carries the new stat block. What changed:
Speed: 30 ft. → 30 ft., climb 30 ft..
Armor Class
13
Hit Points
4 (1d6 + 1)
Speed
30 ft., climb 30 ft.
Challenge
0 (10 XP)
STR
DEX
CON
INT
WIS
CHA
8 (-1)
10 (+0)
12 (+1)
1 (-5)
7 (-2)
3 (-4)
Damage resistances
fire
Senses
blindsight 30 ft., passive Perception 8
Languages
None
Traits
Illumination. The beetle sheds Bright Light in a 10-foot radius and Dim Light for an additional 10 feet.
Actions
Bite. Melee Attack Roll: +1, reach 5 ft. Hit: 1 Fire damage.