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Stegosaurus

Creature 7 — animal, dinosaur

AnvilLANDbeast

The stegosaurus is easily recognized by its twin rows of diamond-shaped dorsal plates that run down its spine and thick tail adorned with four large spikes. This configuration protects the herbivore, the plates deflecting attacks while it gores predators with its tail. The stegosaurus is generally even-tempered and gentle, despite its size. This combination makes it even more popular as a trained pet or guard, but even then one should take care to not annoy the dinosaur—an angry stegosaurus can

Source: pathfinder-monster-core

Perception +15; low-light-vision, scent (imprecise) 30 feet
Skills athletics +20
Str
+7
Dex
+2
Con
+4
Int
-4
Wis
+2
Cha
+0
AC 23 Fort +17 Ref +13 Will +13
HP 125
Speed 25 feet

Offense

Melee Tail (reach-15, sweep) +18, Damage 2d8+9 piercing
Melee Foot (reach-10, unarmed) +18, Damage 2d6+9 bludgeoning

Abilities

Dorsal Deflection
Trample — Large or smaller, foot, DC 25 Reflex

The monster Strides up to double its Speed and can move through the spaces of creatures of the listed size, Trampling each creature whose space it enters. The monster can attempt to Trample the same creature only once in a single use of Trample. The monster deals the damage of the listed Strike, but trampled creatures can attempt a basic Reflex save at the listed DC (no damage on a critical success, half damage on a success, double damage on a critical failure).

WORKS WELL WITH

CrasherLANDA crasher pushes enemies into the stegosaurus's reach, setting up devastating Trample opportunities.
MenderLANDA mender's healing offsets the stegosaurus's role as a frontline damage sponge, extending its staying power.
SniperLANDA sniper fires safely from behind the stegosaurus's bulk while enemies struggle to close past its reach and Trample.

PUNISHES

✖ clumping✖ mobility
Works well with · Punishes · Pairing advice Unlock with Tactics

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