Buy me a coffee(Dinosaur) Ouranosaurus
Originally Posted by Darknecromancer of the Wizards Community forums.
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From the water emerges one of the most beautiful and magnificent creatures you have ever seen. It looks like a Hadrosaur, but that sail is distinctive and you can’t help but stare at it. It continues on and joins its herd a ways off and you are left gaping at the exquisite pattern on the thing’s sail.
Ouranosaurus is a medium-sized hadrosaur by their standards at about 23 ft long and weighing some 3 tons. The most obvious difference between it and every other member of its family is that they have a sail on their backs which is used to heat or cool the creature’s body. It can also be filled with blood is the creature is alarmed to for a pattern confusing predators as to where the Ouranosaurus’ head is.
Dinosaur, Hadrosaur
Family: Dinosaurs
Huge beast, unaligned
Armor Class 14 (natural armor)
Hit Points 76 (8d12 + 24)
Speed 30 ft.
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 (+4) | 11 (+0) | 17 (+3) | 2 (-4) | 10 (+0) | 6 (-2) |
Senses passive Perception 10
Languages –
Challenge 2 (450 XP)
SPECIAL TRAITS
- Trampling Charge. If the Hadrosaur moves at least 20 feet straight toward a creature and hits that creature with a Ram attack on the same turn, that target must succeed on a DC 13 Strength check or be knocked prone. If the target is knocked prone, the Hadrosaur may make one Stomp attack against it as a bonus action.
ACTIONS
- Ram. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (1d10 + 4) bludgeoning damage.
- Stomp. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one prone creature. Hit: 17 (3d8 + 4) bludgeoning damage.
ABOUT
A generally placid and peaceful grazer of grass and ferns, the Hadrosaur is a danger only in large numbers. Shy, these creatures prefer to avoid trouble. However, each herd keeps several of its number on lookout. When danger threatens, the herd bunches together, placing young and pregnant females in the center. If the threat attacks, the herd attempts to move away en masse, but this direction is always away from the first threat and might lead to them trampling other hunters or running into a more dangerous situation.
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| Ouranosaurus | |
| Huge animal | |
| Hit Dice | 13d8+104 (162 hp) |
| Initiative | +2 (+2 Dexterity) |
| Speed | 30 ft. (6 squares) |
| Armor Class | 17 (-2 size, +2 Dexterity, +7 natural), touch 10, flat-footed 15 |
| Base Attack/Grapple | +9/+25 |
| Attack | Slam +16 melee (2d6+9) |
| Full Attack | Slam +16 melee (2d6+9) |
| Space/Reach | 15ft./10 ft. |
| Special Attacks | Trample 2d8+9 |
| Special Qualities | Low-Light Vision, Scent, colorful sail |
| Saves | Fort +21, Ref +5, Will +5 |
| Abilities | Strength 23, Dexterity 14, Constitution 24, Intelligence 2, Wisdom 15, Charisma 13 |
| Skills | Listen +19, Spot +19 |
| Feats | Great Fortitude, Improved Natural Attack (Slam), Improved Toughness, Weapon Focus (Slam) |
| Climate/Terrain | Temperate plains |
| Organization | Solitary, pair, or herd (20-40) |
| Challenge Rating | 9 |
| Treasure | None |
| Alignment | Always neutral |
| Advancement | 14- 27 HD (Huge) |
Combat
While an Ouranosaurus can deliver a powerful bash with it body, it prefers running to fighting and will try to avoid combat.
Trample (Ex) An Ouranosaurus can take a double-move action and run over opponents at least two sizes smaller than itself, automatically dealing trample damage. Those trampled can make attacks of oppertunity or saves for half as normal.
Colorful Sail (Ex) During combat, an Ouranosaurus will fill its sail with blood, making accurate attacks against it difficult. Opponents must make a Will save DC 17 or attack the sail instead of another, more vital section of the creature. If they fail, their attacks deal only 1/4 normal damage and all of this damage is considered subdual damage.