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Guard Dog

Creature -1 — animal

FlankerLANDanimal

The typical guard dog is loyal and beloved by many communities. Often adored as pets, they excel as protectors and trackers, and can be fearless when defending a beloved master or family member. The statistics presented below work well for numerous breeds of dog ranging from 20 to 50 pounds in weight. Wild dogs can also use these statistics, but their untamed nature makes them far more unpredictable. Feral canines are perhaps even more dangerous, for unlike their wild cousins, feral dogs often l

Source: pathfinder-monster-core

Perception +6; low-light-vision, scent (imprecise) 30 feet
Skills acrobatics +5, athletics +4, stealth +5, survival +4
Str
+1
Dex
+2
Con
+2
Int
-4
Wis
+1
Cha
-1
AC 15 Fort +5 Ref +7 Will +4
HP 8
Speed 30 feet

Offense

Melee Jaws (unarmed) +6, Damage 1d4+1 piercing

Abilities

Pack Attack — The dog's Strikes deal 1d4 extra damage to creatures within the reach of at least two of the dog's allies.

WORKS WELL WITH

AnvilLANDA frontline body gives this pack hunter a second body near the target, unlocking its bonus damage against a surrounded foe.
CrasherLANDA second aggressive striker adjacent to the same target compounds this creature's pack-based bonus damage.

PUNISHES

✖ isolated positioning
Works well with · Punishes · Pairing advice Unlock with Tactics

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