FREQUENCY: Uncommon
FREQUENCY: Common ([Dungeon Level VII])
FREQUENCY: Rare ([Dungeon Level VIII])

NO. APPEARING: 1
ARMOR CLASS: 8
MOVE: 6"
HITDICE: 12
% IN LAIR: 0%
TREASURE TYPE: Nil
NO. OF ATTACKS: 1
DAMAGE/ATTACK: 1-12
SPECIAL ATTACKS: Spit acid <(4d8 damage)> <source: Monster Card> <save vs. breath for half?>
SPECIAL DEFENSES: See below
INTELLIGENCE: Non-
ALIGNMENT: Neutral
SIZE: L
<LEVEL/XP>

Giant slugs dwell away from light, preferring the depths of dungeons and
similar places. Giant slugs are able to eat substances like wood or burrow
through very hard earth using their rasp-like tongues. Although they are a
great bulk, giant slugs are able to squeeze through very narrow or low
openings, for they have no bones to prohibit such alteration of shape.

Although able to bite with effect, the major weapon of these creatures is a
highly corrosive acid saliva which they are able to spit with considerable
accuracy at great distances. Normal range is 6",with a basic 50% chance
of striking their target. For every 1" the range is lessened the base chance
of hitting is increased 10%; ranges over 6" decrease the probability of
hitting by 10%. Fortunately, the giant slug is always inaccurate on its first
 attack, and there is only a 10% chance of its hitting its target on the first
spitting of acid; once the range is then determined, second and following
attacks are at normal probabilities. As they are of great size, these
creatures can sometimes be caught in a narrow corridor where they are
unable to turn, and if they are then attacked from behind they can often be
slain without loss to the attackers. Because of their size and structure, these
beasts are not affected by blunt weapons, so they must be attacked by
sharp-edged ones or magically. They have thick, rubbery hide, and their
tremendous power allows them to break down doors with ease.

ADQ: What damage does the gian t
slug's acid do?
ADA: The acid inflicts 4-32 HP of
damage.
(Polyhedron #16)

ADQ: Is there a save vs. giant
slug acid? If so, what kind?
ADA: Yes. The victim is entitled to a
save vs. Breath.
(Polyhedron #16)

Description: Giant slugs are pale gray. Their underbelly is dead white.