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Gigantopithecus

Creature 4 — animal

CrasherLANDVERTICALanimalprimate

These fierce kin of orangutans are three times heavier than a gorilla. While many apes exhibit peaceful or reclusive behavior, gorillas can be territorial, and the megaprimatus is especially aggressive and dangerous.

Source: pathfinder-monster-core

Perception +10; low-light-vision, scent (imprecise) 30 feet
Skills acrobatics +11, athletics +13, stealth +9
Str
+4
Dex
+2
Con
+3
Int
-4
Wis
+1
Cha
-2
AC 20 Fort +14 Ref +11 Will +8
HP 60
Speed 30 feet, climb 30 feet

Offense

Melee Fist (agile, reach-10, unarmed) +13, Damage 2d6+6 bludgeoning
Melee Jaws (unarmed) +13, Damage 1d8+6 piercing

Abilities

Frightening Display (auditory, emotion, fear, mental) — The gorilla beats its chest in a terrifying display. Creatures within 30-foot emanation{30 feet} must attempt a DC 22 Will save.

While a creature is frightened by this ability, it is Off-Guard to the gigantopithecus.

Critical Success No effect and temporarily immune for 1 minute.

Success The creature is unaffected.

Failure The creature is Frightened 1.

Critical Failure The creature is Frightened 2.

WORKS WELL WITH

FlankerVERTICALA mobile striker exploits Off-Guard targets created by this creature's frightening display.
SniperLANDA ranged ally freely targets frightened, Off-Guard foes.

PUNISHES

✖ clumping✖ low Will
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