So, for the Ankheg attack it says "Damage+Acid+Grab"
Is this grab an auto grab, or does a roll need to be applied?
Along side this, the CMB reads "+7 (+11 grapple)" does this mean +11 while grappling, adding this onto the +7, or what?.
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^Clueless as to how to post a proper photo on the Paizo forums, sorry.
As i've said in previous threads, i'm amateur at best when it comes down to DMing.
So, for the Ankheg attack it says "Damage+Acid+Grab"
Is this grab an auto grab, or does a roll need to be applied?
It still requires a roll, but doesn't require an action of itself like a normal grapple check would. From the Bestiary:
Grab (Ex) If a creature with this special attack hits with the indicated attack (usually a claw or bite attack), it deals normal damage and attempts to start a grapple as a free action without provoking an attack of opportunity. Unless otherwise noted, grab can only be used against targets of a size equal to or smaller than the creature with this ability. If the creature can use grab on creatures of other sizes, it is noted in the creature's Special Attacks line. The creature has the option to conduct the grapple normally, or simply use the part of its body it used in the grab to hold the opponent. If it chooses to do the latter, it takes a –20 penalty on its CMB check to make and maintain the grapple, but does not gain the grappled condition itself. A successful hold does not deal any extra damage unless the creature also has the constrict special attack. If the creature does not constrict, each successful grapple check it makes during successive rounds automatically deals the damage indicated for the attack that established the hold. Otherwise, it deals constriction damage as well (the amount is given in the creature's descriptive text).
Along side this, the CMB reads "+7 (+11 grapple)" does this mean +11 while grappling, adding this onto the +7, or what?.
It means that the ankheg usually has a CMB of +7, but this rises to a total of +11 for grappling.
^Clueless as to how to post a proper photo on the Paizo forums, sorry.
Honestly, there is usually no need to. Just link to the appropriate part of the official PRD.
Wrong forum by the way. This should go into rules. This forum is more for advice on builds, the actual roleplaying, and such. Plus,, I am fairly sure there is at least some form of faux pas of scanning and posting pages straight from the books (since that is how Paizo gets its money). Not an expert on the rules for that, still, it seems like something to avoid in general.
Anyway, the CMB is +11 while grappling. The change from +7 is due to the fact that grab ability on its attacks provides you with a +4 to grappling checks when used.
Now for more grab mechanics- grab is an ability that allows you to make a free action grappling maneuver when you hit with the attack. You must still roll a maneuver check as normal (except, as I said, it gets that extra +4 to the check).
So, for the Ankheg attack it says "Damage+Acid+Grab"
Is this grab an auto grab, or does a roll need to be applied?
It still requires a roll, but doesn't require an action of itself like a normal grapple check would. From the Bestiary:
Grab (Ex) If a creature with this special attack hits with the indicated attack (usually a claw or bite attack), it deals normal damage and attempts to start a grapple as a free action without provoking an attack of opportunity. Unless otherwise noted, grab can only be used against targets of a size equal to or smaller than the creature with this ability. If the creature can use grab on creatures of other sizes, it is noted in the creature's Special Attacks line. The creature has the option to conduct the grapple normally, or simply use the part of its body it used in the grab to hold the opponent. If it chooses to do the latter, it takes a –20 penalty on its CMB check to make and maintain the grapple, but does not gain the grappled condition itself. A successful hold does not deal any extra damage unless the creature also has the constrict special attack. If the creature does not constrict, each successful grapple check it makes during successive rounds automatically deals the damage indicated for the attack that established the hold. Otherwise, it deals constriction damage as well (the amount is given in the creature's descriptive text).Along side this, the CMB reads "+7 (+11 grapple)" does this mean +11 while grappling, adding this onto the +7, or what?.It means that the ankheg usually has a CMB of +7, but this rises to a total of +11 for grappling.
^Clueless as to how to post a proper photo on the Paizo forums, sorry.Honestly, there is usually no need to. Just link to the appropriate part of the official PRD.
Thanks for everything!