monster Rhinoceros

Rhinoceros

Rhinoceros
AI Generated Artwork – NightCafe Creator

This rhinoceros has a low-slung head with twisted ears that lie back along its neck.

The rhinoceros feeds on leafy plants, branches, and even thorny shrubs. Its thick hide is a mottled gray color, and it can run surprisingly fast for a beast of its size. They are notoriously short-tempered and prone to attacking anything it perceives as approaching too closely (generally within a distance of 80 feet—the distance of a single charge—for most rhinos).

Animal, Rhinoceros

Rhinoceros
AI Generated Artwork – NightCafe Creator

Family: Herd Animals

Large beast, unaligned

Armor Class 11 (natural armor)
Hit Points 45 (6d10 + 12)
Speed 40 ft.

STRDEXCONINTWISCHA
21 (+5)8 (-1)15 (+2)2 (-4)12 (+1)6 (-2)

Senses passive Perception 11
Languages –
Challenge 2 (450 XP)

Special Traits

  • Charge: If the rhinoceros moves at least 20 feet straight toward a target and then hits it with a gore attack on the same turn, the target takes an extra 9 (2d8) bludgeoning damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 15 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.

Actions

  • Gore: Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (2d8 + 5) bludgeoning damage.

About

This creature has a low-slung head with twisted ears that lie back along its neck.

Rhinoceros CR 4

Rhinoceros
AI Generated Artwork – NightCafe Creator

XP 1,200
N Large animal
Init +0; Senses scent; Perception +12

DEFENSE

AC 16, touch 9, flat-footed 16 (+7 natural, –1 size)
hp 42 (5d8+20)
Fort +10, Ref +4, Will +2

OFFENSE

Speed 40 ft.
Melee gore +8 (2d6+9)
Space 10 ft.; Reach 5 ft.
Special Attacks powerful charge (gore, 4d6+12)

STATISTICS

Str 22, Dex 10, Con 19, Int 2, Wis 13, Cha 5
Base Atk +3; CMB +10; CMD 20 (24 vs. trip)
Feats Endurance, Great Fortitude, Skill Focus (Perception)
Skills Perception +12

Rhinoceros Companions

Starting Statistics: Size Medium; AC +4 natural; Speed 40 ft.; Attack gore (1d8); Ability Scores Str 14, Dex 14, Con 15, Int 2, Wis 13, Cha 5; Special Qualities scent.

7th-Level Advancement: Size Large; AC +3 natural armor; Attack gore (2d6); Ability Scores Str +8, Dex –2, Con +4; Special Qualities powerful charge.

ECOLOGY

Environment warm plains
Organization solitary, pair, or herd (3–12)
Treasure none

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