Buy me a coffee(Dinosaur) Megalosaurus
“Meet the Ancient King of Predators: Megalosaurus!”
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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. The Megalosaurus is 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.
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.
Megalosaurs
Originally Posted by Shade of the En World forums.
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 a megalosaurusā 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).