Frequency: Rare
No. Appearing: 1
Armor Class: 5
Move: 80’, 240’ Bullet Speed
Hit Dice: 4d8 (18 hp)
% In Lair: 75% Hive
Treasure Type: H
Attacks: 1
Damage: 1d6 standard / 2d10 +4 Bullet Strike.
Special Attacks: See Below
Special Defenses: See Below
Magic Resistance: Standard
Intelligence: Very Intelligent
Alignment: Neutral
Size: S
Psionic Ability: Nil
Level/ X.P. Value: IV / 90 + 5 per HP
The Bullet Bee is an extraordinary creature that resembles a large bumble bee with a mesmerizing appearance. Measuring about a six inches in length, the sheer size of this insect alone is enough to set it apart from its smaller counterparts. Its body is covered in fine, shimmering black fur that almost seems to absorb light, making it difficult to spot amidst darkness or shadows. However, it’s the Bullet Bee’s head that truly captures attention. Made of a peculiar coppery metallic substance, it gleams and reflects sunlight, giving the bee an almost regal countenance. Its eyes are large, glowing a deep amber color, providing it with exceptional vision and heightened awareness. The Bullet Bee possesses a sleek and streamlined physique, adapted to its high-speed nature. Its wings are translucent, capable of fluttering at an astonishing speed, generating tremendous lift and propelling it forward like a projectile. It is this extraordinary feature that earned it the name “Bullet Bee.”Special Abilities:
- Magnetic Presence: The Bullet Bee has advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to hide in dim light or darkness.
- Burst Acceleration: Once per turn, as a bonus action, the Bullet Bee can double its speed until the end of its turn.
- Bullet Strike: When a creature misses the Bullet Bee with a melee attack, the Bullet Bee can use its reaction to make a Stinger attack against that creature, firing itself like a bullet. Upon a successful hit, it will pass through even the toughest plate mail.
One of the most fearsome aspects of the Bullet Bee lies in its powerful stinger. Similar to its metallic head, its stinger is composed of a unique alloy that remains razor-sharp even after countless attacks. Upon a successful strike, the stinger pierces through flesh with incredible force, tearing through its target like a projectile. The Bullet Bee can pierce clean through the target and emerge unscathed on the other side, accentuating its bullet-like nature.
Furthermore, the Bullet Bee possesses extraordinary acceleration abilities. It can rapidly accelerate mid-flight, mimicking the speed and impact of a bullet being fired from a gun. This sudden burst of acceleration allows it to swiftly close the distance between itself and unsuspecting prey, leaving victims with little time to react.
Bullet Bees are primarily found in dense forests and meadows, favoring areas abundant in nectar-rich flowers. They are solitary creatures, each bee claiming its own territory and fiercely defending it from other creatures. Their nests are hidden among thick foliage or burrowed beneath the roots of ancient trees.
Given their fierce nature, Bullet Bees are aggressive hunters. They target a variety of creatures, ranging from smaller insects to small mammals. Their strategy revolves around ambush and precision attacks, swiftly striking with their powerful stingers and retreating before any counterattack can be delivered. Bullet bees do not lose their stingers.
It’s important to note that Bullet Bees are incredibly rare and highly sought after by collectors due to the impressive beauty of their coppery metallic heads. However, they are known to be extremely territorial, making encounters with these magnificent creatures both fascinating and highly dangerous.
A queen Bullet Bee can grow up to a twelve inches long and their stingers are prized as arrowheads valued at upwards of five hundred gold pieces.