Petsuchos

Huge monstrosity, lawful neutral
Challenge 21 (33,000 XP) • Proficiency Bonus +7
Motivation: Protect the sacred relics and waters of Sobek from desecration.

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Armor Class 18 (natural armor)

Hit Points 315 (18d12 + 180)

Speed 30 ft., swim 60 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
25 (+7)	12 (+1)	30 (+10)	10 (+0)	20 (+5)	18 (+4)

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Saving Throws

Con +17, Wis +12, Cha +11

Skills

Perception +19, Insight +12, Stealth +8, Religion +7

Damage Resistances

Bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks

Damage Immunities

Poison, necrotic

Condition Immunities

Charmed, frightened, poisoned

Senses

Blindsight 60 ft., darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 29

Languages

Understands Deep Speech, Celestial, and the Ancient Tongue of Sobek, but can’t speak

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Traits

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Amphibious

Petsuchos can breathe both air and water.

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Divine Guardian

Petsuchos is bound to a sacred relic, altar, or body of water. While within 1 mile of that location:

• It regains 20 hit points at the start of each of its turns if it has at least 1 hit point.
• It can’t be surprised or magically put to sleep.
• It can use Divine Submersion as a bonus action on its turn.

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Sacred Presence

When a creature enters within 30 feet of Petsuchos for the first time on a turn or starts its turn there, it must succeed on a DC 20 Wisdom saving throw or be Marked by Sobek’s Wrath for 1 minute. A marked creature:

• Takes radiant damage equal to half the damage it deals to Petsuchos (no save).
• Can end the mark by taking an action to pray (DC 15 Religion) or succeeding on a Wisdom save at the end of its turn.

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Innate Spellcasting

Petsuchos’s innate spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 20). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components:

• At will: detect magic, thaumaturgy, water walk
• 3/day each: control water, bless, dispel magic
• 1/day: insect plague, divine word

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Actions

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Multiattack

Petsuchos makes three attacks: one with its Bite and two with Tail Slam.

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Bite

Melee Weapon Attack: +14 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target.
Hit: 32 (4d12 + 6) piercing damage plus 10 (3d6) radiant damage.
If the target is Large or smaller, it must succeed on a DC 20 Strength saving throw or be grappled (escape DC 20). At the start of Petsuchos’s next turn, a grappled target must repeat the saving throw or become restrained until the grapple ends.

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Tail Slam

Melee Weapon Attack: +14 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target.
Hit: 24 (3d10 + 6) bludgeoning damage.
If the target is Medium or smaller, it must succeed on a DC 20 Strength saving throw or be pushed 10 feet and knocked prone.

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Drown the Defiler (Recharge 5–6)

Petsuchos summons a sacred wave to drag intruders into the depths. Creatures in a 30-foot cone must make a DC 20 Strength saving throw. On a failed save:

• The creature is pulled 20 feet toward Petsuchos and becomes restrained underwater for 1 minute or until it escapes with a DC 18 Athletics check.
• On a successful save, the creature is knocked prone and soaked.

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Legendary Actions

Petsuchos can take 3 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. Petsuchos regains all spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.

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• Detect. Petsuchos makes a Wisdom (Perception) check.
• Tail Slam. Petsuchos makes one Tail Slam attack.
• Divine Submersion (Costs 2 Actions). Petsuchos submerges into a water source and reappears in another water space it can see within 60 feet. Creatures within 10 feet of the reappearance must succeed on a DC 20 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.
• Wrath of the Crocodile God (Costs 3 Actions). All creatures currently marked by Sacred Presence within 60 feet must make a DC 20 Constitution saving throw. On a failure, they take 35 (10d6) radiant damage and are blinded until the end of their next turn. On a success, they take half damage and are not blinded.

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Lair Actions (Optional)

While within its lair, Petsuchos can take a lair action on initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties). It can’t use the same effect two rounds in a row.

• Flood the Chamber. Water rushes in from ancient channels. The battlefield becomes difficult terrain for 1 minute. Creatures without a swim speed have disadvantage on Dexterity saves while in the water.
• Eyes of Sobek. Spectral crocodile eyes open on statues and walls. For 1 round, Petsuchos knows the exact location of every creature in its lair, even through walls and magical darkness.
• Cursed Water. Up to three water sources become traps. Creatures within 10 feet of one must succeed on a DC 18 Wisdom saving throw or take 22 (4d10) necrotic damage as spectral leeches emerge.

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Tactics

• Ambush: Begins submerged, using stealth to surprise defilers.
• Target Priority: Marks and drags away casters or relic-touchers.
• Control: Uses control water and terrain to isolate and drown enemies.
• Escalation: Unleashes Wrath of the Crocodile God when multiple foes are marked, then teleports into or out of the fray with Divine Submersion.
• Lair Retreat: If below 50 HP, may retreat into sacred waters and heal rapidly via Divine Guardian.

Petsuchos, Mythic Guardian of Sobek

Huge magical beast (aquatic, guardian, sacred)
CR 15 (30 mythic)
XP 51,200 + 51,200 mythic
Init +7; Senses darkvision 120 ft., low-light vision, scent, tremorsense 30 ft.; Perception +27

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DEFENSE

AC 33, touch 10, flat-footed 32 (+2 Dex, +23 natural, –4 size)
HP 360 (24d10+216) + 90 mythic (fast healing 5)
Fort +24, Ref +15, Will +17
Defensive Abilities divine resilience, relic-bound regeneration, mythic endurance
DR 15/magic and silver
Immune poison, disease
Resist fire 15, cold 15
Weaknesses bound to sacred site

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OFFENSE

Speed 30 ft., swim 60 ft.
Melee bite +32 (4d6+18 plus grab), 2 tail slaps +27 (2d8+9 plus trip)
Space 15 ft.; Reach 15 ft.
Special Attacks drown the defiler (mythic), sacred mark, smite desecrator (6/day, mythic)

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SPELL-LIKE ABILITIES (CL 20th; concentration +22)

• At will: detect magic, create water, speak with animals (reptiles only)
• 5/day: control water (mythic augmented), divine favor, dispel magic
• 2/day: insect plague, divine power, sacred bond (self only)

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STATISTICS

Str 38, Dex 14, Con 32, Int 6, Wis 25, Cha 18
Base Atk +22; CMB +38 (+42 grapple); CMD 49 (can’t be tripped)
Feats Power Attack, Improved Initiative, Toughness, Greater Bull Rush, Improved Bull Rush, Awesome Blow, Lightning Reflexes, Weapon Focus (bite), Improved Critical (bite)
Skills Perception +27, Stealth +10, Swim +34, Knowledge (religion) +7
Languages understands Ancient Osiriani, Draconic

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MYTHIC ABILITIES & POWERS

Mythic Endurance (Ex):
Petsuchos can spend 1 mythic power to automatically succeed on a saving throw or reduce damage by half (Reflex, Fortitude, or Will).

Mythic Smite Desecrator (Su) (6/day):
As a swift action, Petsuchos smites a desecrator, gaining +10 attack and damage, bypassing damage reduction. Against evil or chaotic foes, damage doubles.

Mythic Drown the Defiler (Su):
This enhanced version affects all creatures in a 45-ft. cone. Failed DC 27 Reflex saves result in creatures dragged 30 ft. toward Petsuchos. Creatures failing by 5 or more are stunned for 1 round.

Relic-Bound Regeneration (Su):
Within 150 feet of its sacred relic, Petsuchos gains fast healing 15. This effect ends if the relic is removed or desecrated.

Divine Wrath (Su) (1/day):
As a free action, Petsuchos releases radiant energy. All creatures marked by Sacred Mark within 60 ft. take 60 (12d10) divine damage (DC 27 Reflex half) and are blinded for 1 round.

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SPECIAL ABILITIES

Bound to Sacred Site (Su):
Petsuchos cannot stray more than 1 mile from its sacred site without suffering 1d6 Constitution damage per hour. If its relic is stolen, it gains a +4 morale bonus on attack rolls and damage against the thief.

Sacred Mark (Su):
Attackers or those who touch the relic must succeed on a DC 27 Will save or be marked for 1 minute. Marked creatures take an additional 3d6 divine damage when harming Petsuchos and cannot benefit from divine healing spells during this time.

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TACTICS

Before Combat:
Petsuchos lurks underwater, using detect magic and tremorsense to silently monitor its domain. It conserves mythic powers until key threats emerge.

During Combat:
It begins by unleashing Mythic Drown the Defiler to scatter foes and isolate targets. High-priority enemies—spellcasters or relic thieves—are smitten with Mythic Smite Desecrator and grappled to drag underwater. When multiple foes are marked, Divine Wrath is unleashed to devastating effect. It uses its mobility and mythic powers to avoid flankers and control the battlefield.

Morale:
Driven by sacred duty, Petsuchos fights to the last breath to defend its relic. If the relic is stolen, it relentlessly pursues the offender beyond its lair.

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DESCRIPTION

The Petsuchos stands as the living avatar of Sobek’s wrath and guardianship — a monumental crocodilian adorned with sacred gold fragments and glowing hieroglyphs. Its presence commands reverence and fear, a mythic force of nature bound eternally to protect ancient relics and sanctuaries. Its mythic might bends water, punishes desecrators with divine fury, and regenerates wounds with sacred vigor. To challenge Petsuchos is to confront a primordial force, eternal and unstoppable.

Petsuchos

Huge Magical Beast (Aquatic, Extraplanar, Divine)
Hit Dice: 20d10+200 (310 hp)
Initiative: +5
Speed: 30 ft. (6 squares), swim 60 ft.
Armor Class: 32 (–2 size, +5 Dex, +19 natural), touch 13, flat-footed 27
Base Attack/Grapple: +20/+38
Attack: Bite +32 melee (4d8+15 plus grab)
Full Attack: Bite +32 melee (4d8+15 plus grab), 2 tail slaps +27 melee (2d8+7 plus trip)
Space/Reach: 15 ft./15 ft.
Special Attacks: Improved Grab, Constrict, Drown the Defiler, Smite Desecrator, Sacred Mark
Special Qualities: Divine Resilience, Relic-Bound Regeneration, Tremorsense 30 ft., Scent, Darkvision 120 ft., DR 15/magic and silver, Immune to poison and disease, Resistance to fire 15 and cold 15

Saves: Fort +23, Ref +17, Will +18
Abilities: Str 40, Dex 20, Con 30, Int 6, Wis 25, Cha 18
Skills: Swim +32, Spot +27, Listen +27, Hide +10*, Knowledge (religion) +10
(*+12 in marshes or aquatic terrain)
Feats: Power Attack, Cleave, Great Cleave, Improved Critical (bite), Weapon Focus (bite), Improved Bull Rush, Awesome Blow, Improved Initiative, Lightning Reflexes
Environment: Warm freshwater rivers and sacred ruins
Organization: Solitary
Challenge Rating: 15
Treasure: Standard (includes sacred relic)
Alignment: Lawful Neutral
Advancement: 21–30 HD (Huge); 31–40 HD (Gargantuan)
Level Adjustment: —

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Petsuchos

A divine guardian-beast enshrined in ancient gold and forgotten prayers, the Petsuchos is a sacred avatar of Sobek’s will—slumbering in temple pools or sunken tombs until awakened by trespass or sacrilege.

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Combat

Improved Grab (Ex): If Petsuchos hits with its bite, it can immediately attempt to start a grapple as a free action without provoking an attack of opportunity.

Constrict (Ex): Petsuchos deals 4d8+15 damage on a successful grapple check.

Drown the Defiler (Su): Once every 1d4 rounds, as a standard action, Petsuchos can unleash a 45-foot cone of surging divine water. All creatures in the area must make a DC 27 Reflex save or be dragged 30 feet toward Petsuchos and take 6d8 bludgeoning damage. On a success, they take half damage and are not moved. Creatures that fail by 5 or more are also stunned for 1 round. The save DC is Constitution-based.

Smite Desecrator (Su): Six times per day, Petsuchos may declare one target who has harmed it or desecrated a holy site or relic. It gains a +10 sacred bonus to attack rolls and damage against that target for 1 round. If the target is evil or chaotic, damage is doubled.

Sacred Mark (Su): Any creature that damages Petsuchos or touches its relic must make a DC 27 Will save or be marked with a glowing divine sigil for 1 minute. Marked creatures take an additional 3d6 divine damage whenever they damage Petsuchos and cannot benefit from divine healing for the duration. The save DC is Charisma-based.

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Special Qualities

Divine Resilience (Ex): Petsuchos gains a +4 deflection bonus to AC and saving throws.

Relic-Bound Regeneration (Su): While within 150 ft. of its sacred relic or shrine, Petsuchos regenerates 10 hp per round. This ability ceases if the relic is removed, desecrated, or warded against divine magic.

Tremorsense (Ex): Petsuchos can detect the location of anything in contact with the same body of water or ground within 30 feet.

Scent (Ex): As the standard monster ability.

Damage Reduction (Ex): DR 15/magic and silver.

Immunities (Ex): Petsuchos is immune to poison and disease.

Resistances (Ex): Fire resistance 15, cold resistance 15.

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Spell-Like Abilities (Sp)

Caster Level 15th. Save DCs are Charisma-based.

• At will — detect magic, create water, speak with animals (reptiles only)
• 3/day — control water, divine favor, dispel magic
• 1/day — divine power, insect plague, zone of truth

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Tactics

Before Combat: Petsuchos remains submerged and motionless, relying on tremorsense and scent. It activates divine favor if given a moment of warning.

During Combat: It begins with Drown the Defiler to scatter foes and pull in priority targets, then uses Smite Desecrator on divine casters, relic-touchers, or evil enemies. It grapples to crush and isolate, uses tail slaps to trip or knock away support characters, and prioritizes threats to the sacred relic.

Morale: Petsuchos is unshakable in its duty. It fights to the death to protect its relic. If the relic is removed, it will pursue across land or sea, taking 1d6 Constitution damage per hour beyond 1 mile from the relic, but never stopping.

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Description

A mountain of muscle and divinely radiant gold, Petsuchos is no mere crocodile—it is a living embodiment of holy wrath and ancient justice. The faithful may pass unscathed. The defilers will be dragged into the depths and never rise again.