Buy me a coffeeDinosaur, Torosaurus
This reptilian beast’s massive head sports a pair of horns above the eyes, with a smaller one on the nose, and a shield-shaped frill that makes up half of the head’s length.
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Torosaurus is a slightly smaller, and less common, cousin of the triceratops. Its name does not mean ‘bull lizard,’ as many believe; it actually means ‘perforated lizard’ and refers to the window-like openings in the bones of its enormous frill. However, ‘bull lizard’ is still quite an appropriate name for this beast, as torosaurs are large, ornery, and prone to charging at the slightest provocation.
A torosaurus is about 15 feet long and weighs 4½ to 6½ tons.
| Dinosaur, Torosaurus | |
| Huge animal | |
| Hit Dice | 13d8+91 (149 hp) |
| Initiative | -1 |
| Speed | 30 ft. (6 squares) |
| Armor Class | 18 (-2 size, -1 Dexterity, +11 natural), touch 7, flat-footed 18 |
| Base Attack/Grapple | +9/+26 |
| Attack | Gore +16 melee (2d8+13) |
| Full Attack | Gore +16 melee (2d8+13) |
| Space/Reach | 15 ft./10 ft. |
| Special Attacks | Powerful charge, trample 2d12+13 |
| Special Qualities | Low-Light Vision, Scent |
| Saves | Fort +15, Ref +7, Will +5 |
| Abilities | Strength 28, Dexterity 9, Constitution 23, Intelligence 1, Wisdom 12, Charisma 7 |
| Skills | Listen +11, Spot +11 |
| Feats | Alertness, Great Fortitude, Improved Bull Rush, Improved Toughness, Power Attack |
| Environment | Temperate plains |
| Organization | Solitary, pair, or herd (5-8) |
| Challenge Rating | 8 |
| Treasure | None |
| Alignment | Always neutral |
| Advancement | 14-20 HD (Huge), 21-26 HD (Gargantuan) |
Combat
These creatures are likely to charge and skewer any creature of at least Large size that infringes on their territory. A torosaurus uses its trample attack on smaller opponents.
Powerful Charge (Ex): When a torosaurus charges, its gore attack deals 4d8+18 points of damage.
Trample (Ex): Reflex half DC 25. The save DC is Strength-based.