Dinosaur, Diplodocus

Family: Dinosaurs

Gargantuan beast, unaligned

Armor Class 16 (natural armor)
Hit Points 198 (12d20 + 72)
Speed 30 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
21 (+5)	10 (+0)	23 (+6)	2 (-4)	14 (+2)	5 (-3)

Skills Athletics +9
Damage Resistances bludgeoning
Senses passive Perception 12
Languages –
Challenge 10 (5,900 XP)

SPECIAL TRAITS

• Trampling Charge. If the dinosaur moves at least 20 feet straight toward a creature and then hits it with a tail attack on the same turn, that target must succeed on a DC 17 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone. If the target is prone, the Diplodocus can make one stomp attack against it as a bonus action.
• Unstoppable. The Diplodocus has advantage on ability checks and saving throws against effects that would restrain it or knock it prone.

ACTIONS

• Multiattack. It makes two Tail Whip attacks.
• Tail Whip. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 20 ft., one target. Hit: 18 (3d8 + 5) slashing damage. If the target is a Large or smaller creature, it must succeed on a DC 17 Strength check or be knocked prone.
• Stomp. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one prone creature. Hit: 21 (3d10 + 5) bludgeoning damage.

LEGENDARY ACTIONS

This dinosaur can take three legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. The Diplodocus regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.

• Move. The Diplodocus moves up to half its speed.
• Stomp (costs 2 actions). The Diplodocus makes one stomp attack.
• Whip Crack (costs 3 actions). The Diplodocus whips its tail in the air to create a thunderous crack. Each creature within 20 feet of it must succeed on a DC 17 Wisdom saving throw or take 14 (4d6) thunder damage and become frightened until the end of its next turn.

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Diplodocus

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Diplodocus
Colossal Animal
Hit Dice	28d8+273 (399 hp)
Initiative	+0
Speed	20 ft. (4 squares)
AC	14 (-8 size, +12 natural), touch 2, flat-footed 14
Attacks	Tail slap +30
Damage	Tail slap (4d8+24)
Face/Reach	Space/Reach: 30 ft. /20 ft.
Special Attacks	Tail sweep, trample 2d8+24
Special Qualities	Low-Light Vision, Scent
Saves	Fort +25, Ref +16, Will +10
Abilities	Strength 44, Dexterity 10, Constitution 28, Intelligence 2, Wisdom 12, Charisma 10
Skills	Listen +18, Spot +19
Feats	Alertness, Improved Natural Attack (tailslap), Run, Toughness (7)
Climate/Terrain	Temperate plains
Organization	Solitary, pair, or herd (6-18)
Challenge Rating	12
Treasure	None
Alignment	Always neutral
Advancement	29-84 HD (Colossal)
Level Adjustment	–

COMBAT

A herbivore and by nature not a violent creature. Yet they are quick to react to perceived threats. Against smaller targets, a diplodocus uses its tail sweep to send enemies into disarray before taking advantage of the distraction to flee. Larger predators are rare, but when encountered, it uses its tail slap and depends on other diplodocuses for protection.

Tail Sweep (Ex): As a standard action, it can sweep a half-circle with a radius of 40 feet extending from an intersection on the edge of the dinosaur’s space. Any creatures smaller than the diplodocus within the swept area are automatically affected. A tail sweep automatically deals 2d8+24 points of damage. Creatures in the area of effect can attempt DC 27 Reflex saves to take half damage. The save DC is Strength-based.

Trample (Ex): Reflex half DC 27. The save DC is Strength-based.