Riding Dog
Creature 1 — animal
FlankerLANDanimal
Riding dogs types include larger dogs, such as mastiffs, wolfhounds, and huskies, and are bred often by halflings and gnomes to serve as mounts. Riding dogs are as loyal and devoted to their masters as guard dogs and ferocious in battle, regardless of whether they bear a rider or not. As with guard dogs, these large hounds can be wild or feral in nature, and in such cases might rival wolf packs in the danger they pose to inhabitants of rural areas. Dogs are trusted and loyal companions that ser
Source: pathfinder-monster-core
Perception +7; low-light-vision, scent (imprecise) 30 feet
Skills acrobatics +5, athletics +7, survival +5
Str
+2
Dex
+2
Con
+2
Int
-4
Wis
+2
Cha
-1
AC 16
Fort +7
Ref +5
Will +5
HP 20
Speed 35 feet
Offense
Melee Jaws (unarmed) +7, Damage 1d6+2 piercing
Abilities
Buck — DC 17 Reflex
Most monsters that serve as mounts can attempt to buck off unwanted or annoying riders, but most mounts will not use this reaction against a trusted creature unless the mounts are spooked or mistreated.
Trigger A creature Mounts or uses the Command an Animal action while riding the monster.
Effect The triggering creature must succeed at a Reflex saving throw against the listed DC or fall off the creature and land Prone. If the save is a critical failure, the triggering creature also takes 1d6 bludgeoning damage in addition to the normal damage for the fall.
Most monsters that serve as mounts can attempt to buck off unwanted or annoying riders, but most mounts will not use this reaction against a trusted creature unless the mounts are spooked or mistreated.
Trigger A creature Mounts or uses the Command an Animal action while riding the monster.
Effect The triggering creature must succeed at a Reflex saving throw against the listed DC or fall off the creature and land Prone. If the save is a critical failure, the triggering creature also takes 1d6 bludgeoning damage in addition to the normal damage for the fall.
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 durable frontline body can help mob a single target alongside the dog, triggering its pack attack bonus damage more easily.
SnareLANDA controller that keeps a target from retreating lets multiple pack members stay in reach for the damage bonus.
SniperLANDA ranged attacker adds pressure while the dog and its allies focus down an isolated target for bonus damage.
PUNISHES
✖ isolated targets✖ standing still
Avoid stacking multiple Flankers without control support; the pack attack bonus already rewards grouping around one target, so more flankers add less than a controller would.
Works well with · Punishes · Pairing advice
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