Veteran War Horse
Creature 5 — animal
CrasherFlankerLANDanimal
A veteran war horse has not only been extensively trained but has also experienced battle several times. They have grown used to the chaos of war and fearlessly strides forward, striking fear into their enemies. A veteran war horse could accompany a champion, champion of Rovagug, captain of the guard, deific champion, equestrian constable, or orc gamekeeper.
Source: pathfinder-npc-core
Perception +10; low-light-vision, scent (imprecise) 30 feet
Skills acrobatics +12, athletics +15, intimidation +12
Str
+6
Dex
+3
Con
+4
Int
-4
Wis
+2
Cha
-2
AC 21
Fort +12
Ref +11
Will +10
HP 90
Speed 40 feet
Offense
Melee Hoof (unarmed) +13, Damage 2d6+6 bludgeoning
Abilities
Buck — DC 21 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.
Gallop — The veteran war horse Strides twice. It has a +10-foot circumstance bonus to its Speed during these Strides.
Into the Fray — The veteran war horse Strides then Demoralizes an adjacent Medium or smaller creature. When it does, Demoralize loses the auditory trait and gains the visual trait, and it doesn't take a penalty for the veteran war horse not speaking a language.
WORKS WELL WITH
AnvilLANDA durable frontline occupies the main engagement so this fast mover can gallop around to threaten unprotected flanks.
SniperLANDA ranged attacker benefits from the tempo pressure created when this horse's speed forces the party to react on unfavorable terms.
WeaverLANDA support caster stays safely behind while the horse's speed and Demoralize keep the party's action economy strained.
PUNISHES
✖ standing still✖ isolated backline✖ low Will saves
Pairing with another pure-mobility Crasher risks both overextending into the backline without any durable presence holding the front.
Works well with · Punishes · Pairing advice
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