Dinosaur, Leptoceratops

“Discover the Miniature Marvel: Leptoceratops, the Tiny Horned Dinosaur of Ancient Times!”

Leptoceratops is a small dinosaur, characterized by its slender build and prominent frill and horns on its head. It moves swiftly and gracefully, using its hooves to defend itself and charge at threats when necessary. Its keen sense of smell and perception make it alert to dangers in its surroundings.

In its natural habitat, Leptoceratops forages on ferns, cycads, and other vegetation, and its compact size allows it to coexist with larger dinosaurs without direct competition for food. Despite its relatively small stature, it can deliver powerful charges and trample foes underfoot.

Leptoceratops

Small Beast, Unaligned

Armor Class 14 (natural armor) Hit Points 45 (7d6 + 21) Speed 30 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
14 (+2)	16 (+3)	16 (+3)	2 (-4)	12 (+1)	6 (-2)

Skills Perception +3 Senses passive Perception 13 Languages – Challenge 2 (450 XP)

Charge. If Leptoceratops moves at least 20 feet straight toward a target and then hits it with a ram attack on the same turn, the target takes an extra 9 (2d8) bludgeoning damage.

Trample. If Leptoceratops moves at least 20 feet straight toward a creature and then hits it with a hooves attack on the same turn, the target must succeed on a DC 14 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone. If the target is prone, Leptoceratops can make one stomp attack against it as a bonus action.

Actions

• Ram. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) bludgeoning damage.
• Hooves. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (2d4 + 2) bludgeoning damage.
• Stomp. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one prone creature. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 2) bludgeoning damage.

Reactions

Quick Reflexes. When one is hit by a melee attack, it can use its reaction to make one hooves attack against the attacker.

This ram-sized dinosaur has a big head with a hooked beak and short frill. Unlike its larger cousins, it can walk on just its hind limbs and does not have any horns.

Originally Posted by InsanePsychoRabbit of the Wizards Community forums.  

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Leptoceratops is a small, slender ceratopsian, smaller even than its more ancient cousin Protoceratops. They are browsers, standing on their hind legs and using their forelimbs to pull branches toward their hooked beaks.

A leptoceratops is about 6 to 8 feet long and 150 to 200 pounds in weight.

Dinosaur, Leptoceratops
Medium animal
Hit Dice	2d8+2 (11 hp)
Initiative	+2
Speed	30 ft. (6 squares)
Armor Class	14 (+2 Dexterity, +2 natural), touch 12, flat-footed 12
Base Attack/Grapple	+1/+2
Attack	Headbutt +3 melee (1d4+1)
Full Attack	Headbutt +3 melee (1d4+1)
Space/Reach	5 ft./5 ft.
Special Attacks	–
Special Qualities	Low-Light Vision, Scent
Saves	Fort +4, Ref +5, Will +1
Abilities	Strength 12, Dexterity 15, Constitution 12, Intelligence 1, Wisdom 15, Charisma 8
Skills	Listen +6, Spot +5
Feats	Alertness, Weapon Finesse (B)
Environment	Temperate plains
Organization	Solitary, pair, or herd (3-12)
Challenge Rating	1
Treasure	None
Alignment	Always neutral
Advancement	3-5 HD (Medium), 6 HD (Large)

Combat

Leptoceratops generally flee if they can, though cornered individuals or aggressive males will charge and head-butt attackers.