Vermin

This type includes insects, arachnids, other arthropods, worms, and similar invertebrates. See Table: Vermin for physical ability scores, recommended minimum Hit Dice, and damage based on size.

Hit Die: d8.

Base Attack Bonus: 3/4 of total Hit Dice (see Table: Creature Saves and Base Attack Bonuses).

Good Saving Throws: Fortitude.

Skill Points: 10–15.

Feats: None.

Vermin share the following additional traits.

Weapon and Armor Proficiency: Vermin are proficient with their natural weapons only. They are not proficient with armor.

Ability Scores: Vermin have no Intelligence score.

Potent Venom: Medium-size or larger poisonous vermin get a bonus to the save DC of their poison based on their size, as follows: Medium-size +2, Large +4, Huge +6, Gargantuan +8, Colossal +10.

Darkvision (Ex): Most vermin with visual sensory organs have darkvision with a range of 60 feet.

Blindsight (Ex): Most vermin without visual sensory organs have blindsight with a range of 60 feet.

Immunities: Vermin are immune to mind-affecting effects.

Resistance to Massive Damage (Ex): Vermin gain a +5 species bonus on Fortitude saves to negate the effects of massive damage.

Table: Vermin
Size	Str	Dex	Con	Minimum HD	Slam	Bite	Claw	Gore
Colossal	42–43	6–7	26–27	32d8	2d6	4d6	2d8	4d6
Gargantuan	34–35	6–7	22–23	16d8	1d8	2d8	2d6	2d8
Huge	26–27	6–7	18–19	8d8	1d6	2d6	2d4	2d6
Large	18–19	8–9	14–15	2d8	1d4	1d8	1d6	1d8
Medium-size	10–11	10–11	10–11	1d8	1d3	1d6	1d4	1d6
Small	6–7	12–13	8–9	1/2 d8	1d2	1d4	1d3	1d4
Tiny	2–3	14–15	8–9	1/4 d8	1	1d3	1d2	1d3
Diminutive	1	16–17	8–9	1/8 d8	—	1d2	1	1d2
Fine	1	18–19	8–9	1/16 d8	—	1	—	1