Megalosaurus

Large beast (dinosaur), unaligned

Armor Class 14 (natural armor)

Hit Points 95 (10d10 + 40)

Speed 40 ft.

Abilities

Strength	Dexterity	Constitution	Intelligence	Wisdom	Charisma
20 (+5)	14 (+2)	18 (+4)	2 (-4)	12 (+1)	5 (-3)

Skills Perception +3

Senses passive Perception 13

Languages understands but can’t speak Draconic

Challenge 6 (2,300 XP)

Keen Smell. The megalosaurus has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.

Actions

Multiattack. It makes three attacks: one with its bite and two with its claws.

• Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 21 (2d10 + 5) piercing damage.
• Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (2d6 + 5) slashing damage.
• Frightful Presence. Each creature of the megalosaurus’s choice that is within 120 feet of the megalosaurus and aware of it must succeed on a DC 14 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. If a creature’s saving throw is successful or the effect ends for it, the creature is immune to the megalosaurus’s Frightful Presence for the next 24 hours.

Legendary Actions

The megalosaurus can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. The megalosaurus regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.

Move. The megalosaurus moves up to half its speed.

Attack. The megalosaurus makes one claw attack or one bite attack.

Challenging Roar (Costs 2 Actions). Each creature of the megalosaurus’s choice within 120 feet of it and aware of it must succeed on a DC 14 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. If a creature’s saving throw is successful or the effect ends for it, the creature is immune to the megalosaurus’s Frightful Presence for the next 24 hours.

“Meet the Ancient King of Predators: Megalosaurus!”

This large bipedal reptile is obviously a predator, as indicated by its long jaws and knife-like teeth. Its arms are powerfully muscled and bear three claws. Small studs of bone run in lines on either side of its back.

The Megalosaurus is a prehistoric dinosaur from the Jurassic period, known for its fearsome appearance and formidable size. It measures around 30 feet in length and stands about 10 feet tall at the hip. Its body is built like a massive, predatory machine, with powerful limbs and a long, muscular tail.

This ancient reptile has a large head filled with sharp, serrated teeth designed for tearing into prey. Its eyes are set forward, giving it binocular vision to accurately judge distances when hunting. Its a carnivorous predator, and its keen sense of smell aids in tracking and locating potential meals.

One of its most distinctive features is its robust body, adorned with rough, pebbly skin that provides a layer of protection. Its limbs end in three large, clawed toes that give it a firm grip on the ground. The Megalosaurus is a swift and agile predator, capable of pursuing and taking down smaller dinosaurs with ease.

Despite its age, the Megalosaurus remains a symbol of ancient strength and predatory prowess, making it a fascinating subject of study for paleontologists and a source of wonder for those who delve into Earth’s prehistoric past.

Originally Posted by Shade of the En World forums.

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Megalosaurs are savage predators that specialize in hunting sauropods and other massive dinosaurs.

A megalosaurus usually grows to 30 feet in length, and many weigh over two tons. They are usually pack hunters, specializing in sauropods, especially old, young, infirm or wounded ones. Lone megalosaurs are not unknown, however, but they feed mainly on iguanodons and similar species.

Megalosaurus
Huge animal
Hit Dice	10d8+40 (85 hp)
Initiative	+0
Speed	30 ft. (6 squares)
Armor Class	15 (-2 size, +7 natural), touch 8, flat-footed 15
Base Attack/Grapple	+7/+23
Attack	Claw +13 melee (2d6+8)
Full Attack	2 claws +13 melee (2d6+8) and bite +11 melee (1d8+4 plus lacerate)
Space/Reach	15 ft./10 ft.
Special Attacks	Improved grab, lacerate
Special Qualities	Low-Light Vision, Scent
Saves	Fort +11, Ref +7, Will +5
Abilities	Strength 26, Dexterity 10, Constitution 19, Intelligence 2, Wisdom 15, Charisma 11
Skills	Listen +13, Spot +12
Feats	Alertness, Multiattack, Run, Track
Environment	Warm and temperate forests and plains
Organization	Solitary, pair, or pack (3-6)
Challenge Rating	7
Treasure	None
Alignment	Always neutral
Advancement	11-20 HD (Huge), 21-30 HD (Gargantuan)
Level Adjustment	–

COMBAT

Megalosaurs hunt not by speed or stealth but by sheer persistence. A pack will overwhelm a potential target, biting it multiple times with one or two grabbing hold to slow they prey down. After a few successful attacks, the pack retreats, waiting for their victim to bleed to death before moving in to feast.

Improved Grab (Ex): In order to use this ability, a megalosaurus must hit with a claw attack. If it hits, it can make a grapple check as a free action without provoking an attack of opportunity. If it gets a hold, it deals automatic bite damage each round.

Lacerate (Ex): The bites of a megalosaurus leave deep, bleeding wounds. Any creature injured by its bite attack takes an additional 1 point of damage each round from the bleeding until the wound is bound (Heal check DC 15) or the target dies. This damage stacks from multiple attacks; for example, a creature bitten three times by a megalosaurus bleeds for 3 points of damage each round.

Skills: A megalosaurus receives a +2 racial bonus on all Listen and Spot checks.

Originally appeared in Monstrous Compendium Volume Three: Forgotten Realms Appendix (1989).

Megalosaurus

Large Beast (Theropod), Unaligned
Challenge 7 (2,900 XP) • Proficiency Bonus +3

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Armor Class 15 (Natural Armor)

Hit Points 110 (13d10 + 39)

Speed 40 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
20 (+5)	14 (+2)	17 (+3)	3 (–4)	12 (+1)	7 (–2)

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Saving Throws: Str +8, Dex +5, Con +6
Skills: Perception +4, Stealth +5
Senses: Darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14

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Traits

• Keen Smell. The Megalosaurus has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.
• Ambush Predator. When the Megalosaurus surprises a creature and hits it with an attack on the first round of combat, the target takes an extra 10 (3d6) damage.
• Pack Hunter (Recharge 5–6). The Megalosaurus emits a terrifying roar. Each creature of its choice within 30 feet must succeed on a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened until the end of the Megalosaurus’s next turn.

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Actions

• Multiattack. The Megalosaurus makes two attacks: one with its Bite and one with its Claw.
• Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target.
  Hit: 22 (3d10 + 5) piercing damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 16 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.
• Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
  Hit: 14 (2d8 + 5) slashing damage.
• Tail Slam (Recharge 6). The Megalosaurus swings its massive tail in a 15-foot cone. Each creature in the area must succeed on a DC 16 Dexterity saving throw or take 18 (4d6 + 4) bludgeoning damage and be knocked prone. On a successful save, creatures take half damage and aren’t knocked prone.

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Reactions

• Defensive Lunge. When a creature the Megalosaurus can see moves within 5 feet of it, the Megalosaurus can make one Claw attack against that creature as a reaction.

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Tactics

The Megalosaurus stalks and ambushes prey, using its Keen Smell and Stealth to close distance unseen. It opens combat with a Bite, aiming to knock down foes, then follows with a Claw to cause further damage. If outnumbered or pressed, it uses its Pack Hunter roar to frighten enemies, then controls space with Tail Slam. Defensive Lunge punishes foes that try to close in or flank.