Torosaurus

Huge beast, unaligned

A towering herbivore of the Late Cretaceous, Torosaurus stalks the plains with a jagged-crowned frill and three formidable horns. Though primarily a plant-eater, it will fiercely defend its territory and herd, using its massive bulk and powerful charge to intimidate or crush any intruder. Solitary or in small herds, this ancient giant embodies raw prehistoric strength and commands awe from all who encounter it.

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Armor Class: 15 (Natural Armor)
Hit Points: 127 (15d12 + 45)
Speed: 40 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
23 (+6)	9 (−1)	19 (+4)	2 (−4)	12 (+1)	7 (−2)

Saving Throws: Str +10, Con +8
Skills: Perception +3
Damage Resistances: Bludgeoning from nonmagical attacks
Condition Immunities: Frightened
Senses: Darkvision 60 ft., Passive Perception 13
Languages: —
Challenge: 7 (2,900 XP)

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Traits

Trampling Charge. If the Torosaurus moves at least 20 feet straight toward a creature and hits it with a horn attack on the same turn, that target must succeed on a DC 17 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone. If the target is prone, the Torosaurus can make one stomp attack against it as a bonus action.

Keen Senses. The Torosaurus has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or smell.

Territorial Roar (Recharge 5–6). The Torosaurus emits a deafening bellow. Each creature of its choice within 60 feet that can hear it must succeed on a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened until the end of its next turn.

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Actions

Multiattack. The Torosaurus makes two attacks: one with its horns and one with its stomp.

Horns. Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 22 (3d10 + 6) piercing damage.

Stomp. Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 5 ft., one prone target. Hit: 27 (3d12 + 6) bludgeoning damage.

Frill Bash (Recharge 6). The Torosaurus sweeps its massive frill in a 15-foot cone. Each creature in the area must succeed on a DC 17 Strength saving throw or take 18 (5d6) bludgeoning damage and be pushed 10 feet back. On a successful save, creatures take half damage and are not pushed.

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Reactions

Defensive Stance. When a creature the Torosaurus can see attacks it with a melee attack, it can impose disadvantage on the attack roll.

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Legendary Actions

The Torosaurus can take 2 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. It regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.

• Step Aside. Move up to half its speed without provoking opportunity attacks.
• Horn Swipe. Make a single horn attack.

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Combat

Torosaurus relies on intimidation and brute force. It typically begins combat with a Territorial Roar to frighten opponents, then charges to knock foes prone. It favors open terrain to exploit its mobility, using horn and stomp attacks to control the battlefield. Though it can flee if heavily outnumbered or injured, it rarely retreats, defending its herd or territory with relentless ferocity.

Torosaurus

Huge Animal (Herbivore)

CR 8; XP 4,800
Init –1; Senses low-light vision, scent; Perception +12
Aura Territorial Roar (30 ft., DC 16 Will save or shaken 1 round)

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Defense
AC 20, touch 10, flat-footed 20 (–1 Dex, +10 natural, +1 size)
HP 127 (15d8+75)
Fort +12, Ref +2, Will +5
Defensive Abilities Thick hide (reduces nonmagical bludgeoning damage)
Immune Frightened

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Offense
Speed 40 ft.
Melee Horn +16 (3d8+6), Stomp +16 (3d10+6, only against prone targets)
Special Attacks Trampling Charge (Ex), Frill Bash (Ex, 15-ft. cone, DC 17 Strength, 5d6 bludgeoning, pushed 10 ft., half damage on save)
Spell-Like Abilities None

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Statistics
Str 23, Dex 9, Con 19, Int 2, Wis 12, Cha 7
Base Atk +11; CMB +18; CMD 29 (32 vs. trample)
Feats Power Attack, Improved Bull Rush, Improved Overrun, Skill Focus (Perception)
Skills Perception +12 (+4 racial), Survival +6, Stealth –2
SQ Keen Senses, Territorial Instincts
Languages —

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Combat
Torosaurus relies on sheer size and brute force. It begins combat with its Territorial Roar to frighten intruders, then charges to knock foes prone with Trampling Charge, following with horn and stomp attacks. Frill Bash controls multiple opponents in a cone. Prefers open terrain for mobility and rarely retreats unless outnumbered or severely injured.

Tactics

• Before Combat: Roams or forages, alert to intruders.
• During Combat: Uses charges to knock foes prone, attacks prone targets with stomp, and sweeps frill to push multiple enemies.
• Morale: Will fight relentlessly to defend territory or herd; only flees under extreme threat.

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Ecology
Environment: Temperate to subtropical plains, river valleys, forest edges
Organization: Solitary or small herds (2–5)
Treasure: None

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Special Abilities Detail

• Trampling Charge (Ex): Knock prone effect when charging 20 ft. or more; free stomp against prone targets.
• Frill Bash (Ex): Sweeps a 15-ft. cone; DC 17 Strength, 5d6 bludgeoning, creatures pushed 10 ft., half damage on save; recharge 1d4 rounds.
• Territorial Roar (Su): DC 16 Will save or shaken 1 round; usable every 1d4 rounds.

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.

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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.