monster Dire, Capybara
Dire, Capybara
Originally Posted by Nilbog of the Wizards Community forums.
Dire capybaras are huge, pugnacious, semi-aquatic rodents. They are from 8 to 9 feet long and weigh up to 1,200 pounds.
Unlike normal capybaras, dire capybaras have sharp, protruding tusks in both jaws, making their bites very dangerous. Dire capybaras also have a very thick hide, and hair matted to such a degree that it forms an armor.
| Dire Capybara | |
| Size/Type | Large animal |
| Hit Dice | 4d8+8 (26 hp) |
| Initiative | +0 |
| Speed | 30 ft. (6 squares), Swim 20 ft. |
| Armor Class | 15 (-1 size, +6 natural), touch 9, flat-footed 15 |
| Base Attack/Grapple | +3/+9 |
| Attack | Bite +6 melee (1d8+4) |
| Full Attack | Bite +6 melee (1d8+4) |
| Space/Reach | 10 ft./5 ft. |
| Special Qualities | Low-Light Vision |
| Saves | Fort +6, Ref +4, Will +2 |
| Abilities | Strength 17, Dexterity 10, Constitution 15, Intelligence 2, Wisdom 13, Charisma 8 |
| Skills | Listen +4, Spot +5, Swim +11 |
| Feats | Run, Weapon Focus (bite) |
| Environment | Warm forests, marshes, and aquatic |
| Organization | Solitary, pair, or herd (3-8) |
| Challenge Rating | 2 |
| Advancement | 5-8 HD (Large); 9-12 HD (Huge) |
| Level Adjustment | – |
Combat
Dire capybaras do not eat large creatures, but will attack creatures entering their territory. They are especially aggressive and territorial during mating season.
Skills: A dire capybara has a +8 racial bonus on Swim checks and can always choose to take 10 on a Swim check, even if rushed or threatened.
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