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Deinonychus

Creature 2 — animal, dinosaur

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Deinonychuses are wily hunters that attack in groups of up to a dozen individuals, ripping apart prey with sharp talons and powerful jaws. They are lean, muscular, and have two powerful legs and a long tail that helps them maintain balance. Although deinonychuses don't use their dexterous clawed forelimbs to attack, the dinosaurs can use them to pull aside small barriers. Although some of these dinosaurs have scaly skin, most have thatches of vibrantly colored feathers as well. A deinonychus is

Source: pathfinder-monster-core

Perception +7; low-light-vision, scent (imprecise) 30 feet
Skills acrobatics +7, athletics +9 (+12 jumping), stealth +7
Str
+3
Dex
+3
Con
+4
Int
-4
Wis
+1
Cha
+2
AC 17 Fort +10 Ref +9 Will +5
HP 30
Speed 30 feet

Offense

Melee Jaws (unarmed) +9, Damage 2d6+3 piercing
Melee Talon (agile, unarmed) +9, Damage 1d6+3 slashing plus 1d4 bleed

Abilities

Darting Strike — The deinonychus Strides up to 10 feet and then makes a Strike, or makes a Strike and then Strides up to 10 feet.
Predator's Advantage — Bleeding creatures are Off-Guard to the deinonychus.

WORKS WELL WITH

SnareLANDA controller that inflicts bleed or persistent damage sets up this predator's bonus against already-weakened foes.
AnvilLANDA frontline tank draws attention while the deinonychus darts in for precision Strikes.

PUNISHES

✖ isolated targets✖ low Fortitude✖ standing still
Works well with · Punishes · Pairing advice Unlock with Tactics

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