Chapter 1: Beasts

A Beast is one of the three classifications used by the Ministry of Magic to catalogue the various magical creatures that inhabit the wizarding world. A Beast is a living thing that is not intelligent enough to abide by wizarding laws, or in other words, anything that does not fit the criteria of a Being. Wild animals and all the creatures students learn about in Care of Magical Creatures are classified as Beasts.

Some creatures appear to fit the qualifications that define a Being and are capable of intelligent speech, such as Acromantulas, Sphinxes, Manticores, and Erklings, but have not been offered Being status due to their extremely violent and even lethal tendencies, which interferes with their role in a lawful society. They are thus classified as Beasts.

Young Acromantula

Medium

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• Armor Class 15 (Natural Armor)
• Hit Points 75 (10d8 + 30)
• Speed 30 ft., climb 30 ft.

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STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
14 (+2)	16 (+3)	17 (+3)	6 (-2)	11 (+0)	10 (+0)

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• Saving Throws Str +5, Dex +6, Wis +3
• Skills Stealth +9
• Senses blindsight 10 Ft., darkvision 60 Ft., passive Perception 10
• Languages Common
• Challenge 5 (1,800 XP)

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Soft Underbelly. The Spell Resistant trait does not apply to spells that hit the underside of the acromantula.

Spell Resistant. Any time the acromantula is targeted by a spell that requires a ranged attack roll, the acromantula is unaffected.

Spider Climb. The acromantula can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check.

Standing Leap. The acromantula's long jump is up to 20 feet and its high jump is up to 10 feet, with or without a running start.

Web Sense. While in contact with a web, the acromantula knows the exact location of any other creature in contact with the same web.

Web Walker. The acromantula ignores movement restrictions caused by webbing.

Actions

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d8 + 3) piercing damage plus 18 (4d8) poison damage. The target must make a DC 14 Constitution saving throw, taking the poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. If the poison damage reduces the target to 0 hit points, the target is stable but poisoned for 1 hour, even after regaining hit points. It is paralyzed while poisoned in this way.

Deadly Leap. If the acromantula jumps at least 15 feet as part of its movement, it can then use this action to land on its feet in a space that contains one or more other creatures. Each of those creatures must succeed on a DC 14 Strength or Dexterity saving throw (target's choice) or be knocked prone and take 37 (10d6 + 2) bludgeoning damage. On a successful save, the creature takes only half the damage, isn't knocked prone, and is pushed 5 feet out of the acromaantula's space into an unoccupied space of the creature's choice. If no unoccupied space is with in range, the creature instead falls prone in the acromantula's space.

Adult Acromantula

Large

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• Armor Class 16 (Natural Armor)
• Hit Points 102 (12d10 + 36)
• Speed 40 ft., climb 40 ft.

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STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
18 (+4)	19 (+4)	17 (+3)	7 (-2)	12 (+1)	14 (+2)

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• Saving Throws Str +7, Dex +7, Wis +4
• Skills Stealth +10
• Senses blindsight 10 Ft., darkvision 60 Ft., passive Perception 11
• Languages Common
• Challenge 7 (2,900 XP)

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Pounce. If the acromantula successfully knocks a target prone with a Deadly Leap attack, the acromantula can use the Frightful Presence or Web action as a bonus action.

Soft Underbelly. The Spell Resistant trait does not apply to spells that hit the underside of the acromantula.

Spell Resistant. Any time the acromantula is targeted by a spell that requires a ranged attack roll, the acromantula is unaffected.

Spider Climb. The acromantula can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check.

Standing Leap. The acromantula's long jump is up to 30 feet and its high jump is up to 15 feet, with or without a running start.

Web Sense. While in contact with a web, the acromantula knows the exact location of any other creature in contact with the same web.

Web Walker. The acromantula ignores movement restrictions caused by webbing.

Actions

Deadly Leap. If the acromantula jumps at least 15 feet as part of its movement, it can then use this action to land on its feet in a space that contains one or more other creatures. Each of those creatures must succeed on a DC 15 Strength or Dexterity saving throw (target's choice) or be knocked prone and take 39 (10d6 + 4) bludgeoning damage. On a successful save, the creature takes only half the damage, isn't knocked prone, and is pushed 5 feet out of the acromantula's space into an unoccupied space of the creature's choice. If no unoccupied space is with in range, the creature instead falls prone in the acromantula's space.

Frightful Presence (Recharge 6). Each creature of the acromantula's choice that is within 60 feet and aware of it must succeed on a DC 13 Wisdom saving throw or become Frightened for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. If a creature's saving throw is successful or the effect ends for it, the creature is immune to the acromantula's Frightful Presence for the next 24 hours.

Lunging Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 17 (3d8 + 4) piercing damage plus 18 (4d8) poison damage. The target must make a DC 14 Constitution saving throw, taking the poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. If the poison damage reduces the target to 0 hit points, the target will make death saving throws as usual and remain poisoned for 1 hour, even after regaining hit points. It is paralyzed while poisoned in this way.

Web (Recharge 5-6). Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft, one prone target. Hit: The target is restrained by webbing. As an action, the restrained target can make a DC 15 Strength check, bursting the webbing on a success. The webbing can also be attacked and destroyed (AC 10; HP 5; vulnerability to fire damage; immunity to bludgeoning, poison, and psychic damage).

Alpha Acromantula

Large

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• Armor Class 16 (Natural Armor)
• Hit Points 114 (12d10 + 48)
• Speed 40 ft., climb 40 ft.

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STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
21 (+5)	18 (+4)	19 (+4)	10 (+0)	15 (+2)	18 (+4)

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• Saving Throws Str +9, Dex +8, Wis +6
• Skills Stealth +12
• Senses blindsight 10 Ft., darkvision 60 Ft., passive Perception 12
• Languages Common
• Challenge 10 (5,900 XP)

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Pounce. If the acromantula successfully knocks a target prone with a Deadly Leap attack, the acromantula can use the Frightful Presence or Web action as a bonus action.

Soft Underbelly. The Spell Resistant trait does not apply to spells that hit the underside of the acromantula.

Spell Resistant. Any time the acromantula is targeted by a spell that requires a ranged attack roll, the acromantula is unaffected.

Spider Climb. The acromantula can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check.

Standing Leap. The acromantula's long jump is up to 30 feet and its high jump is up to 15 feet, with or without a running start.

Web Sense. While in contact with a web, the acromantula knows the exact location of any other creature in contact with the same web.

Web Walker. The acromantula ignores movement restrictions caused by webbing.

Actions

Deadly Leap. If the acromantula jumps at least 15 feet as part of its movement, it can then use this action to land on its feet in a space that contains one or more other creatures. Each of those creatures must succeed on a DC 17 Strength or Dexterity saving throw (target's choice) or be knocked prone and take 40 (10d6 + 5) bludgeoning damage. On a successful save, the creature takes only half the damage, isn't knocked prone, and is pushed 5 feet out of the acromantula's space into an unoccupied space of the creature's choice. If no unoccupied space is with in range, the creature instead falls prone in the acromantula's space.

Frightful Presence. Each creature of the acromantula's choice that is within 60 feet and aware of it must succeed on a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. If a creature's saving throw is successful or the effect ends for it, the creature is immune to the acromantula's Frightful Presence for the next 24 hours.

Leg Swipe. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (1d12 + 5) bludgeoning damage. The target must make a DC 17 Strength or Dexterity saving throw (target's choice) or be pushed up to 20 feet away and knocked prone.

Lunging Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 17 (3d8 + 4) piercing damage plus 18 (4d8) poison damage. The target must make a DC 16 Constitution saving throw, taking the poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. If the poison damage reduces the target to 0 hit points, the target will make death saving throws as usual and remain poisoned for 1 hour, even after regaining hit points. It is paralyzed while poisoned in this way.

Web (Recharge 4-6). Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft, one prone target. Hit: The target is restrained by webbing. As an action, the restrained target can make a DC 17 Strength check, bursting the webbing on a success. The webbing can also be attacked and destroyed (AC 10; HP 5; vulnerability to fire damage; immunity to bludgeoning, poison, and psychic damage).

Legendary Actions

The acromantula can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature's turn. The acromantula regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.

• Deadly Leap Attack (Costs 3 Actions). The acromantula jumps up to 30 feet to land in a space that contains one or more other creatures, and uses the Deadly Leap attack. The Pounce trait applies.
• Leg Swipe Attack. The acromantula makes a leg swipe attack.
• Web Attack. The acromantula makes a web attack.

Basilisks

Ancient Basilisk

Gargantuan

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• Armor Class 18 (Natural Armor)
• Hit Points 264 (16d20 + 96)
• Speed 50 ft., swim 50 ft.

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STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
28 (+9)	10 (+0)	22 (+6)	7 (-2)	13 (+1)	7 (-2)

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• Saving Throws Str +15, Con +12, Wis +7
• Skills Perception +7, Stealth +6
• Senses passive Perception 17
• Languages Parseltongue
• Challenge 18 (20,000 XP)

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Death Gaze. If a creature can see the basilisk's eyes and starts its turn within 60 feet of the basilisk, the creature must make a DC 14 Dexterity saving throw to attempt to avert its gaze. If the saving throw fails by 5 or more, the creature looks directly into the basilisk's eyes and instantly dies. Otherwise, a creature that fails the save catches the gaze of the basilisk indirectly and is petrified until freed by a Mandrake Restorative Draught.

A creature that isn't surprised or incapacitated can decide to avert its eyes at the start of its turn to avoid the saving throw. If it does so, it can't see the basilisk until the start of its next turn, when it can decide to avert its eyes again. If it looks at the basilisk's eyes in the meantime, it must immediately make the save.

If a creature (including the basilisk) looks at the basilisk's eyes indirectly, such as through a reflection or through an opaque material like a ghost's body, the creature must immediately make the save but can only be petrified by the gaze, even if they fail the save by 5 or more.

Fear of Roosters. A basilisk that starts its turn within 120 feet of a rooster must make a DC 20 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened of the rooster for 1 minute. The basilisk can repeat this saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending this effect on a success. If the basilisk hears the crow of a rooster it must succeed on a DC 25 Constitution saving throw or drop to 0 hit points.

Hold Breath. The basilisk can hold its breath for 1 hour.

Serpent's Eyes. The basilisk has two gleaming yellow eyes. A creature can target the eyes (50 hit points) with any attack that requires an attack roll by imposing disadvantage on the roll made to hit the basilisk. The basilisk's eyes do not benefit from its Spell Resistant trait. Dealing damage to the eyes also deals damage to the basilisk. Once the basilisk's eyes are destroyed, it loses its Death Gaze trait.

Spell Resistant. Ranged spell attacks made against this creature take no effect.

Actions

Multiattack. The basilisk makes two attacks: one with its bite and one with its tail.

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +15 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 22 (3d8 + 9) piercing damage plus 42 (12d6) poison damage. If the target is a creature, it must make a DC 20 Constitution saving throw or become poisoned. While poisoned, the target must repeat the saving throw, without disadvantage from this poison, at the end of each of its turns, taking 14 (4d6) poison damage on a failed save. Until this poison ends, the damage the poison deals can't be healed unless phoenix tears or similar magic are applied to the wound, at which point the target is no longer poisoned.

Tail. Melee Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, reach 15ft., one target. Hit: 20 (2d10 + 9) bludgeoning damage.

Bats (Magical)

Swarm of Mortis Bats

Medium swarm of Tiny beasts

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• Armor Class 12
• Hit Points 27 (6d8)
• Speed 0 ft., fly 30 ft.

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STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
5 (-3)	15 (+2)	11 (+0)	2 (-4)	12 (+1)	4 (-3)

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• Damage Resistances bludgeoning, piercing, slashing
• Condition Immunities charmed, frightened, grappled, paralyzed, petrified, prone, restrained, stunned
• Senses blindsight 60 ft., passive Perception 11
• Languages —
• Challenge 1/2 (100 XP)

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Echolocation. The swarm can't use its blindsight while deafened.

Keen Hearing. The swarm has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing.

Swarm. The swarm can occupy another creature's space and vice versa, and the swarm can move through any opening large enough for a Tiny bat. The swarm can't regain hit points or gain temporary hit points.

Actions

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature target. Hit: 5 (2d4) piercing damage plus 2 (1d4) poison damage, or 2 (1d4) piercing damage plus 2 (1d4) poison damage if the swarm has half of its hit points or fewer.

Swarm of Spectre Bats

Medium swarm of Tiny beasts

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• Armor Class 12
• Hit Points 27 (6d8)
• Speed 0 ft., fly 30 ft.

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STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
5 (-3)	15 (+2)	11 (+0)	2 (-4)	12 (+1)	4 (-3)

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• Damage Resistances acid, fire, lightning, thunder, bludgeoning, piercing, slashing
• Damage Immunities necrotic, poison
• Condition Immunities charmed, exhaustion, frightened, grappled, paralyzed, petrified, prone, restrained, stunned, unconscious
• Senses blindsight 60 ft., passive Perception 11
• Languages —
• Challenge 1 (200 XP)

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Echolocation. The swarm can't use its blindsight while deafened.

Incorporeal Movement. The swarm can move through objects as if they were difficult terrain. It takes 5 (1d10) force damage if it ends its turn inside an object.

Keen Hearing. The swarm has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing.

Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the swarm has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.

Swarm. The swarm can occupy another creature's space and vice versa, and the swarm can move through any opening large enough for a Tiny bat. The swarm can't regain hit points or gain temporary hit points.

Actions

Life Drain Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature target. Hit: 5 (2d4) piercing damage plus 5 (2d4) necrotic damge, or 2 (1d4) piercing damage plus 2 (1d4) necrotic damage if the swarm has half of its hit points or fewer. The target must make a DC 11 Constitution saving throw or its hit point maximum is reduced by an amount equal to the damage taken. This reduction lasts until the creature finishes a long rest. The target dies if this effect reduces its hit point maximum to 0.

Billywigs

Bowtruckles

Cerberi

Clabberts

Diricawls

Doxies

Dragons

Adult Antipodean Opaleye

Huge

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• Armor Class 17 (Natural Armor)
• Hit Points 150 (12d12 + 72)
• Speed 40 ft., fly 80 ft.

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STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
19 (+4)	12 (+1)	22 (+6)	5 (-3)	18 (+4)	16 (+3)

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• Saving Throws Str +8, Con +10
• Skills Perception +8, Stealth +5
• Senses blindsight 30 ft., darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 18
• Languages —
• Challenge 12 (8400 XP)

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Legendary Resistance (2/Day). If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.

Reflective Hide. Any time the dragon is targeted by a spell that requires a ranged attack roll, roll a d6. On a 1 to 5, the dragon is unaffected. On a 6, the dragon is unaffected, and the effect is reflected back at the caster as though it originated from the dragon, turning the caster into the target.

Actions

Multiattack. The dragon can use its Frightful Presence. It then makes two attacks: one with its bite and one with its claws.

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 15 (2d10 + 4) piercing damage.

Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) slashing damage.

Tail. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4) bludgeoning damage.

Frightful Presence. Each creature of the dragon's choice that is within 120 feet and aware of it must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. If a creature's saving throw is successful or the effect ends for it, the creature is immune to the dragon's Frightful Presence for the next 24 hours.

Fire Breath (Recharge 5-6). The dragon exhales fire in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 18 Dexterity saving throw, taking 63 (18d6) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Invisibility. The dragon can magically turn invisible until it attacks, uses Fire Breath, or until its concentration ends (as if concentrating on a spell). Any equipment the dragon wears or carries is invisible with it.

Legendary Actions

The dragon can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature's turn. The dragon regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.

• Detect. The dragon makes a Wisdom (Perception) check.
• Invisible Flight (Costs 2 Actions). The dragon uses its Invisibility and can then fly up to half its flying speed.
• Tail Attack. The dragon makes a tail attack.
• Wing Attack (Costs 2 Actions). The dragon beats its wings. Each creature within 15 feet of the dragon must succeed on a DC 16 Dexterity saving throw or take 11 (2d6 + 4) bludgeoning damage and be knocked prone. The dragon can then fly up to half its flying speed.

Chinese Fireball

Adult Chinese Fireball

Large

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• Armor Class 17 (Natural Armor)
• Hit Points 161 (14d10 + 84)
• Speed 40 ft., climb 40 ft., fly 80 ft.

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STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
21 (+5)	13 (+1)	22 (+6)	4 (-3)	12 (+1)	19 (+4)

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• Saving Throws Str +10, Con +11
• Skills Perception +6
• Senses blindsight 30 ft., darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 16
• Languages —
• Challenge 13 (10,000 XP)

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Legendary Resistance (1/Day). If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.

Reflective Hide. Any time the dragon is targeted by a spell that requires a ranged attack roll, roll a d6. On a 1 to 5, the dragon is unaffected. On a 6, the dragon is unaffected, and the effect is reflected back at the caster as though it originated from the dragon, turning the caster into the target.

Actions

Multiattack. The dragon can use its Frightful Presence. It then makes two attacks: one with its bite and one with its claws.

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 16 (2d10 + 5) piercing damage plus 7 (2d6) fire damage.

Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d6 + 5) slashing damage.

Tail. Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (2d8 + 5) bludgeoning damage.

Frightful Presence. Each creature of the dragon's choice that is within 120 feet and aware of it must succeed on a DC 17 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. If a creature's saving throw is successful or the effect ends for it, the creature is immune to the dragon's Frightful Presence for the next 24 hours.

Breath Weapons (Recharge 4-6). The dragon uses one of the following breath weapons.

• Fire Ball. The dragon launches a small ball of fire towards any point within in 120 feet and then explodes into a fiery blast upon impact. Each creature within a 20-foot-radius sphere centered on that point must make a DC 19 Dexterity saving throw, taking 28 (8d6) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
• Fire Breath. The dragon exhales fire in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 19 Dexterity saving throw, taking 63 (18d6) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Legendary Actions

The dragon can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature's turn. The dragon regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.

• Detect. The dragon makes a Wisdom (Perception) check.
• Fire Ball Attack (Costs 3 Actions). The dragon uses its Fire Ball breath weapon, regardless of whether the ability is recharged or not. After this attack, it must be recharged as normal.
• Tail Attack. The dragon makes a tail attack.
• Wing Attack (Costs 2 Actions). The dragon beats its wings. Each creature within 15 feet of the dragon must succeed on a DC 18 Dexterity saving throw or take 12 (2d6 + 5) bludgeoning damage and be knocked prone. The dragon can then fly up to half its flying speed.

Common Welsh Green

Adult Common Welsh Green

Medium

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• Armor Class 18 (Natural Armor)
• Hit Points 114 (12d8 + 60)
• Speed 30 ft., climb 30 ft., fly 60 ft.

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STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
18 (+4)	15 (+2)	20 (+5)	3 (-4)	13 (+1)	14 (+2)

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• Saving Throws Str +8, Con +9
• Skills Perception +5
• Senses blindsight 30 ft., darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 15
• Languages —
• Challenge 10 (5,900 XP)

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Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.

Reflective Hide. Any time the dragon is targeted by a spell that requires a ranged attack roll, roll a d6. On a 1 to 5, the dragon is unaffected. On a 6, the dragon is unaffected, and the effect is reflected back at the caster as though it originated from the dragon, turning the caster into the target.

Actions

Multiattack. The dragon can use its Frightful Presence. It then makes two attacks: one with its bite and one with its claws.

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 15 (2d10 + 4) piercing damage.

Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) slashing damage.

Tail. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4) bludgeoning damage.

Frightful Presence. Each creature of the dragon's choice that is within 120 feet and aware of it must succeed on a DC 14 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. If a creature's saving throw is successful or the effect ends for it, the creature is immune to the dragon's Frightful Presence for the next 24 hours.

Fire Breath (Recharge 5-6). The dragon exhales fire in a 90-foot line that is 15 feet wide. Each creature in that line must make a DC 17 Dexterity saving throw, taking 63 (18d6) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Legendary Actions

The dragon can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature's turn. The dragon regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.

• Detect. The dragon makes a Wisdom (Perception) check.
• Tail Attack. The dragon makes a tail attack.
• Wing Attack (Costs 2 Actions). The dragon beats its wings. Each creature within 5 feet of the dragon must succeed on a DC 16 Dexterity saving throw or take 11 (2d6 + 4) bludgeoning damage and be knocked prone. The dragon can then fly up to half its flying speed.

Hebridean Black

Adult Hebridean Black

Huge

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• Armor Class 17 (Natural Armor)
• Hit Points 175 (14d12 + 84)
• Speed 40 ft., fly 80 ft.

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STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
21 (+5)	12 (+1)	23 (+6)	4 (-3)	15 (+2)	20 (+5)

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• Saving Throws Str +10, Con +11
• Skills Perception +7
• Senses blindsight 30 ft., darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 17
• Languages —
• Challenge 13 (10,000 XP)

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Legendary Resistance (1/Day). If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.

Reflective Hide. Any time the dragon is targeted by a spell that requires a ranged attack roll, roll a d6. On a 1 to 5, the dragon is unaffected. On a 6, the dragon is unaffected, and the effect is reflected back at the caster as though it originated from the dragon, turning the caster into the target.

Actions

Multiattack. The dragon can use its Frightful Presence. It then makes three attacks: one with its bite and two with its claws.

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 16 (2d10 + 5) piercing damage.

Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d6 + 5) slashing damage.

Tail. Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (2d8 + 5) bludgeoning damage.

Frightful Presence. Each creature of the dragon's choice that is within 120 feet and aware of it must succeed on a DC 18 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. If a creature's saving throw is successful or the effect ends for it, the creature is immune to the dragon's Frightful Presence for the next 24 hours.

Destructive Breath (Recharge 5-6). The dragon exhales fire and hot gas in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 19 Dexterity saving throw, taking 31 (9d6) fire damage and 31 (9d6) acid damage on a failed save, or half as much damage of each damage type on a successful one.

Legendary Actions

The dragon can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature's turn. The dragon regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.

• Bite Attack. The dragon makes a bite attack.
• Detect. The dragon makes a Wisdom (Perception) check.
• Tail Attack. The dragon makes a tail attack.
• Wing Attack (Costs 2 Actions). The dragon beats its wings. Each creature within 15 feet of the dragon must succeed on a DC 18 Dexterity saving throw or take 12 (2d6 + 5) bludgeoning damage and be knocked prone. The dragon can then fly up to half its flying speed.

Hungarian Horntail

Adult Hungarian Horntail

Gargantuan

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• Armor Class 17 (Natural Armor)
• Hit Points 210 (12d20 + 84)
• Speed 40 ft., fly 80 ft.

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STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
25 (+7)	12 (+1)	25 (+7)	3 (-4)	14 (+2)	23 (+6)

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• Saving Throws Str +12, Con +12
• Skills Perception +7
• Senses blindsight 30 ft., darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 17
• Languages —
• Challenge 16 (15,000 XP)

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Legendary Resistance (1/Day). If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.

Reflective Hide. Any time the dragon is targeted by a spell that requires a ranged attack roll, roll a d6. On a 1 to 5, the dragon is unaffected. On a 6, the dragon is unaffected, and the effect is reflected back at the caster as though it originated from the dragon, turning the caster into the target.

Actions

Multiattack. The dragon can use its Frightful Presence. It then makes three attacks: one with its bite, one with its claws, and one with its tail.

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +12 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 18 (2d10 + 7) piercing damage.

Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +12 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (2d6 + 7) slashing damage.

Tail. Melee Weapon Attack: +12 to hit, reach 20 ft., one target. Hit: 20 (3d8 + 7) piercing damage.

Frightful Presence. Each creature of the dragon's choice that is within 120 feet and aware of it must succeed on a DC 19 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. If a creature's saving throw is successful or the effect ends for it, the creature is immune to the dragon's Frightful Presence for the next 24 hours.

Fire Breath (Recharge 5-6). The dragon exhales fire in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 20 Dexterity saving throw, taking 63 (18d6) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Legendary Actions

The dragon can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature's turn. The dragon regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.

• Detect. The dragon makes a Wisdom (Perception) check.
• Tail Attack. The dragon makes a tail attack.
• Wing Attack (Costs 2 Actions). The dragon beats its wings. Each creature within 20 feet of the dragon must succeed on a DC 20 Dexterity saving throw or take 14 (2d6 + 7) bludgeoning damage and be knocked prone. The dragon can then fly up to half its flying speed.

Norwegian Ridgeback

Adult Norwegian Ridgeback

Gargantuan

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• Armor Class 17 (Natural Armor)
• Hit Points 181 (11d20 + 66)
• Speed 40 ft., fly 80 ft., swim 40 ft.

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STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
23 (+6)	13 (+1)	22 (+6)	4 (-3)	14 (+2)	21 (+5)

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• Saving Throws Str +11, Con +11
• Skills Perception +7
• Senses blindsight 30 ft., darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 17
• Languages —
• Challenge 14 (11,500 XP)

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Legendary Resistance (1/Day). If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.

Reflective Hide. Any time the dragon is targeted by a spell that requires a ranged attack roll, roll a d6. On a 1 to 5, the dragon is unaffected. On a 6, the dragon is unaffected, and the effect is reflected back at the caster as though it originated from the dragon, turning the caster into the target.

Actions

Multiattack. The dragon can use its Frightful Presence. It then makes three attacks: one with its bite and two with its claws.

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 17 (2d10 + 6) piercing damage plus 7 (2d6) poison damage.

Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d6 + 6) slashing damage.

Tail. Melee Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, reach 20 ft., one target. Hit: 15 (2d8 + 6) piercing damage.

Frightful Presence. Each creature of the dragon's choice that is within 120 feet and aware of it must succeed on a DC 18 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. If a creature's saving throw is successful or the effect ends for it, the creature is immune to the dragon's Frightful Presence for the next 24 hours.

Fire Breath (Recharge 5-6). The dragon exhales fire in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 19 Dexterity saving throw, taking 63 (18d6) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Legendary Actions

The dragon can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature's turn. The dragon regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.

• Detect. The dragon makes a Wisdom (Perception) check.
• Tail Attack. The dragon makes a tail attack.
• Wing Attack (Costs 2 Actions). The dragon beats its wings. Each creature within 20 feet of the dragon must succeed on a DC 19 Dexterity saving throw or take 13 (2d6 + 6) bludgeoning damage and be knocked prone. The dragon can then fly up to half its flying speed.

Peruvian Vipertooth

Adult Peruvian Vipertooth

Medium

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• Armor Class 20 (Natural Armor)
• Hit Points 127 (15d8 + 60)
• Speed 40 ft., climb 40 ft., fly 100 ft.

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STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
19 (+4)	20 (+5)	18 (+4)	5 (-3)	16 (+3)	16 (+3)

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• Saving Throws Str +8, Dex +9
• Skills Perception +7
• Senses blindsight 30 ft., darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 17
• Languages —
• Challenge 12 (8,400 XP)

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Legendary Resistance (1/Day). If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.

Reflective Hide. Any time the dragon is targeted by a spell that requires a ranged attack roll, roll a d6. On a 1 to 5, the dragon is unaffected. On a 6, the dragon is unaffected, and the effect is reflected back at the caster as though it originated from the dragon, turning the caster into the target.

Actions

Multiattack. The dragon can use its Frightful Presence. It then makes two attacks: one with its bite and one with its claws.

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 16 (2d10 + 5) piercing damage. The target must make a DC 16 Constitution saving throw, taking 21 (6d6) poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d6 + 5) slashing damage.

Tail. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4) bludgeoning damage.

Frightful Presence. Each creature of the dragon's choice that is within 120 feet and aware of it must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. If a creature's saving throw is successful or the effect ends for it, the creature is immune to the dragon's Frightful Presence for the next 24 hours.

Fire Breath (Recharge 5-6). The dragon exhales fire in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 16 Dexterity saving throw, taking 63 (18d6) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Legendary Actions

The dragon can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature's turn. The dragon regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.

• Detect. The dragon makes a Wisdom (Perception) check.
• Tail Attack. The dragon makes a tail attack.
• Wing Attack (Costs 2 Actions). The dragon beats its wings. Each creature within 5 feet of the dragon must succeed on a DC 16 Dexterity saving throw or take 11 (2d6 + 4) bludgeoning damage and be knocked prone. The dragon can then fly up to half its flying speed.

Romanian Longhorn

Adult Romanian Longhorn

Huge

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• Armor Class 17 (Natural Armor)
• Hit Points 189 (14d12 + 98)
• Speed 40 ft., fly 80 ft.

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STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
22 (+6)	11 (+0)	24 (+7)	3 (-4)	13 (+1)	21 (+5)

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• Saving Throws Str +11, Con +12
• Skills Perception +6
• Senses blindsight 30 ft., darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 16
• Languages —
• Challenge 14 (11,500 XP)

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Legendary Resistance (1/Day). If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.

Reflective Hide. Any time the dragon is targeted by a spell that requires a ranged attack roll, roll a d6. On a 1 to 5, the dragon is unaffected. On a 6, the dragon is unaffected, and the effect is reflected back at the caster as though it originated from the dragon, turning the caster into the target.

Actions

Multiattack. The dragon can use its Frightful Presence. It then makes three attacks: one with its bite and two with its claws.

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 17 (2d10 + 6) piercing damage.

Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d6 + 6) slashing damage.

Tail. Melee Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 15 (2d8 + 6) bludgeoning damage.

Swooping Charge. The dragon moves up to its flying speed in a straight line and through the space of any creature large or smaller, targeting each creature it moves through. A creature whose space the dragon enters during this movement is knocked prone and must make a DC 19 Dexterity saving throw, taking 27 (2d20 + 6) piercing damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Frightful Presence. Each creature of the dragon's choice that is within 120 feet and aware of it must succeed on a DC 18 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. If a creature's saving throw is successful or the effect ends for it, the creature is immune to the dragon's Frightful Presence for the next 24 hours.

Fire Breath (Recharge 5-6). The dragon exhales fire in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 20 Dexterity saving throw, taking 63 (18d6) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Legendary Actions

The dragon can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature's turn. The dragon regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.

• Detect. The dragon makes a Wisdom (Perception) check.
• Tail Attack. The dragon makes a tail attack.
• Wing Attack (Costs 2 Actions). The dragon beats its wings. Each creature within 15 feet of the dragon must succeed on a DC 19 Dexterity saving throw or take 13 (2d6 + 6) bludgeoning damage and be knocked prone. The dragon can then fly up to half its flying speed.

Swedish Shortsnout

Adult Swedish Shortsnout

Large

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• Armor Class 17 (Natural Armor)
• Hit Points 136 (13d10 + 65)
• Speed 40 ft., fly 80 ft.

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STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
19 (+4)	14 (+2)	21 (+5)	4 (-3)	15 (+2)	17 (+3)

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• Saving Throws Str +8, Con +9
• Skills Perception +6
• Senses blindsight 30 ft., darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 16
• Languages —
• Challenge 11 (7,200 XP)

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Legendary Resistance (1/Day). If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.

Reflective Hide. Any time the dragon is targeted by a spell that requires a ranged attack roll, roll a d6. On a 1 to 5, the dragon is unaffected. On a 6, the dragon is unaffected, and the effect is reflected back at the caster as though it originated from the dragon, turning the caster into the target.

Actions

Multiattack. The dragon can use its Frightful Presence. It then makes two attacks: one with its bite and one with its claws.

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 15 (2d10 + 4) piercing damage.

Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) slashing damage.

Tail. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4) bludgeoning damage.

Frightful Presence. Each creature of the dragon's choice that is within 120 feet and aware of it must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. If a creature's saving throw is successful or the effect ends for it, the creature is immune to the dragon's Frightful Presence for the next 24 hours.

Fire Breath (Recharge 5-6). The dragon exhales fire in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 17 Dexterity saving throw, taking 77 (22d6) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Legendary Actions

The dragon can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature's turn. The dragon regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.

• Detect. The dragon makes a Wisdom (Perception) check.
• Tail Attack. The dragon makes a tail attack.
• Wing Attack (Costs 2 Actions). The dragon beats its wings. Each creature within 10 feet of the dragon must succeed on a DC 16 Dexterity saving throw or take 11 (2d6 + 4) bludgeoning damage and be knocked prone. The dragon can then fly up to half its flying speed.

Ukrainian Ironbelly

Adult Ukrainian Ironbelly

Gargantuan

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• Armor Class 17 (Natural Armor)
• Hit Points 253 (13d20 + 117)
• Speed 30 ft., fly 60 ft.

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STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
23 (+6)	9 (-1)	28 (+9)	3 (-4)	12 (+1)	20 (+5)

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• Saving Throws Str +11, Con +14
• Skills Perception +6
• Senses blindsight 30 ft., darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 16
• Languages —
• Challenge 15 (13,000 XP)

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Legendary Resistance (1/Day). If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.

Reflective Hide. Any time the dragon is targeted by a spell that requires a ranged attack roll, roll a d6. On a 1 to 5, the dragon is unaffected. On a 6, the dragon is unaffected, and the effect is reflected back at the caster as though it originated from the dragon, turning the caster into the target.

Actions

Multiattack. The dragon can use its Frightful Presence. It then makes three attacks: one with its bite and two with its wings.

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 17 (2d10 + 6) piercing damage. If the target is a creature, it is grappled (escape DC 19). Until this grapple ends, the target is restrained, and the dragon can't bite another target.

Wing. Melee Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (1d6 + 6) slashing damage.

Tail. Melee Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, reach 20 ft., one target. Hit: 15 (2d8 + 6) bludgeoning damage.

Frightful Presence. Each creature of the dragon's choice that is within 120 feet and aware of it must succeed on a DC 18 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. If a creature's saving throw is successful or the effect ends for it, the creature is immune to the dragon's Frightful Presence for the next 24 hours.

Fire Breath (Recharge 5-6). The dragon exhales fire in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 21 Dexterity saving throw, taking 63 (18d6) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Swallow. The dragon makes one bite attack against a medium or smaller creature it is grappling. If the attack hits, the target takes the bite's damage, the target is swallowed, and the grapple ends. While swallowed, the creature is blinded and restrained, it has total cover against attacks and other effects outside the dragon, and it takes 14 (4d6) acid damage at the start of each of the dragon's turns.

If the dragon takes 60 damage or more on a single turn, the dragon must succeed on a DC 25 Constitution saving throw at the end of that turn or regurgitate all swallowed creatures, which fall prone in a space within 10 feet of the dragon. If the dragon dies, a swallowed creature is no longer restrained by it and can escape from the corpse by using 30 feet of movement, exiting prone.

Legendary Actions

The dragon can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature's turn. The dragon regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.

• Detect. The dragon makes a Wisdom (Perception) check.
• Swallow Attack. The dragon makes a swallow attack if there is a creature currently grappled.
• Tail Attack. The dragon makes a tail attack.
• Wing Attack (Costs 2 Actions). The dragon beats its wings. Each creature within 20 feet of the dragon must succeed on a DC 19 Dexterity saving throw or take 13 (2d6 + 6) bludgeoning damage and be knocked prone. The dragon can then fly up to half its flying speed.

Grindylows

Nundus

Cruel Cats. The nundu is a large creature, native to hot tropical jungles that resembles a leopard with the throat of a pufferfish. It moves silently, despite its size, and is considered by some to be one of the most dangerous creatures alive. The breath of the nundu is toxic and so potent that it can wipe out entire villages of people.

The nundu is extremely hard to subdue, as it is vicious with finely honed instincts. Myths and folklore surround this creature in the regions it resides in, the local residents find the nundu truly terrifying.

Puffed Pride. The nundu appears as a sleek jaguar or panther when stalking prey, but if seen or threatened it inhales air to puff up its throat. When enlarged, it gives the effect of a mane, and the nundu resembles a male lion.

The deadly toxin that the nundu excretes from its spines can be harvested and used in poisons. Not many hunt the nundu due to its ferocity and the fact it provides no edible meat when killed. Only skilled butchers can ascertain which scarce parts of the nundu can be eaten, as even a smallest bite of the wrong part of nundu meat is fatal.

Adult Nundu

Large

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• Armor Class 16 (Natural Armor)
• Hit Points 187 (22d10 + 66)
• Speed 40 ft.

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STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
20 (+5)	19 (+4)	17 (+3)	4 (-3)	14 (+2)	7 (-2)

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• Saving Throws Dex +8, Con +7, Wis +6
• Skills Perception +6, Stealth +8
• Damage Immunities poison
• Condition Immunities poisoned
• Senses passive Perception 16
• Languages —
• Challenge 11 (7,200 XP)

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Keen Sight and Smell. The nundu has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight or smell.

Legendary Resistance (1/Day). If the nundu fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.

Pounce. If the nundu moves at least 20 feet straight toward a creature and then hits it with a claw attack on the same turn, that target must succeed on a DC 17 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone. If the target is prone, the nundu can make one bite attack against it as a bonus action.

Running Leap. With a 10-foot running start, the nundu can long jump up to 30 feet.

Toxic Spines. When a creature within 10 feet of the nundu hits it with a melee attack, the attacker takes 9 (2d8) poison damage. Additionally, when a creature that starts its turn grappling or grappled by the nundu it takes 9 (2d8) poison damage.

Actions

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 18 (2d12 + 5) piercing damage damage.

Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 16 (2d10 + 5) slashing damage.

Toxic Breath (Recharge 5-6). The nundu exhales a cloud of poison in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw, taking 54 (12d8) poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Phoenixes

Winged Horses

Abraxan Winged Horse

Huge

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• Armor Class 13
• Hit Points 73 (7d12 + 28)
• Speed 40 ft., fly 60 ft.

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STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
20 (+5)	16 (+3)	18 (+4)	5 (-3)	15 (+2)	13 (+1)

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• Saving Throws Str +7, Dex +5, Wis +4
• Skills Perception +6
• Senses passive Perception 16
• Languages —
• Challenge 3 (700 XP)

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Trampling Charge. If the winged horse moves at least 20 ft. straight toward a creature and then hits it with a hooves attack on the same turn, that target must succeed on a DC 15 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone. If the target is prone, the winged horse can make another attack with its hooves against it as a bonus action.

Actions

Hooves. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (2d8 + 5) bludgeoning damage.

Yetis

Adult Yeti

Large

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• Armor Class 12 (Natural Armor)
• Hit Points 95 (10d10 + 40)
• Speed 40 ft., climb 40 ft.

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STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
19 (+4)	13 (+1)	18 (+4)	8 (-1)	14 (+2)	7 (-2)

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• Saving Throws Str +7
• Damage Immunities cold
• Skills Perception +5, Stealth +4
• Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 13
• Languages Yeti
• Challenge 5 (1,800 XP)

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Fear of Fire. If the yeti takes fire damage, it has disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks until the end of its next turn.

Keen Smell. The yeti has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.

Resistant Hide. Any time the yeti is targeted by a spell that requires a ranged attack roll and would apply a condition, roll a d6. On a 1 to 5, the yeti is unaffected by the spell's condition. On a 6, the yeti is affected by the spell's condition.

Snow Camouflage. The yeti has advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to hide in snowy terrain.

Actions

Multiattack. The yeti can use its Chilling Gaze and makes two claw attacks.

Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) slashing damage plus 3 (1d6) cold damage.

Chilling Gaze. The yeti targets one creature it can see within 30 feet of it. If the target can see the yeti, the target must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw against this magic or take 21 (6d6) cold damage and then be paralyzed for 1 minute, unless it is immune to cold damage. The target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. If the target’s saving throw is successful, or if the effect ends on it, the target is immune to the Chilling Gaze of all yetis for 1 hour.

Legendary Actions

The yeti can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature's turn. The yeti regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.

• Claw Attack (Costs 2 Actions). The yeti makes a claw attack.
• Grapple. The yeti makes a grapple attempt.
• Leap (Costs 2 Actions). The yeti jumps up to 10 feet.

Chapter 2: Beings

A Being is one of the three classifications used by the Ministry of Magic to catalogue the various magical creatures that inhabit the wizarding world. The definition of a Being is any creature that has sufficient intelligence to understand the laws of the magical community and to bear part of the responsibility in shaping those laws.

All humans are beings, as are goblins, vampires, hags, giants, house-elves, veela, werewolves, merpeople and centaurs.

Goblin Warrior

Small

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• Armor Class 15 (chain shirt)
• Hit Points 36 (8d6 + 8)
• Speed 30 ft.

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STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
10 (+0)	14 (+2)	12 (+1)	16 (+3)	15 (+2)	13 (+1)

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• Saving Throws Wis +4
• Skills Perception +4
• Senses darkvision 30 ft., passive Perception 14
• Languages Common, Gobbledegook
• Challenge 2 (450 XP)

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Goblin Cunning. The goblin has advantage on all Intelligence and Wisdom saving throws against magic.

Goblin-Wrought. Any time the goblin is targeted by a spell that requires a ranged attack roll, roll a d6. On a 1 to 4, the goblin is unaffected. On a 5 to 6, the goblin is affected by the spell.

Nimble Escape. The goblin can take the Disengage or Hide action as a bonus action on each of its turns.

Actions

Multiattack. The goblin makes two attacks with its shortsword.

Shortsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage.

Javelin. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 30/120 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage.

Inferi

Inferi Swarm

Large swarm of Medium beings

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• Armor Class 9
• Hit Points 119 (14d10 + 42)
• Speed 30 ft.

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STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
19 (+4)	8 (-1)	16 (+3)	6 (-2)	10 (+0)	12 (+1)

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• Saving Throws Str +7, Wis +3
• Skills Athletics +7
• Damage Resistance bludgeoning, piercing, slashing
• Damage Immunities necrotic, poison, psychic
• Condition Immunities charmed, crippling pain, exhaustion, frightened, grappled, incapacitated, paralyzed, poisoned, prone, restrained, stunned, unconscious
• Senses darkvision 30 ft., passive Perception 10
• Languages —
• Challenge 5 (1,800 XP)

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Swarm. The swarm can occupy another creature's space and vice versa, and the swarm can move through any opening large enough for a Medium inferius. The swarm can't regain hit points or gain temporary hit points.

Actions

Multiattack. The inferi swarm makes two attacks: one with its fist and one with its clutching hands.

Fist. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) bludgeoning damage.

Clutching Hands. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4) bludgeoning damage. If the target is a Large or smaller creature, it is grappled (escape DC 17). Until this grapple ends, the target is restrained.

Legendary Actions

The inferi swarm can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature's turn. The inferi swarm regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.

• Detect. The inferi swarm makes a Wisdom (Perception) check.
• Engulf. If the inferi swarm is currently grappling a creature, the inferi swarm pulls a grappled creature into one of its spaces and the creature is knocked prone.
• Fist Attack (Costs 2 Actions). The inferi swarm makes a fist attack.

Reactions

Split. When an inferi swarm reaches 60 hit points or fewer, it splits into three individual inferi and each inferius has 30 hit points. When an inferi swarm reaches 30 hit points or fewer, it splits into two individual inferi and each inferius has 20 hit points.

Inferi Horde

Huge swarm of Medium brings

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• Armor Class 9
• Hit Points 152 (16d12 + 48)
• Speed 30 ft.

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STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
21 (+5)	8 (-1)	16 (+3)	6 (-2)	10 (+0)	12 (+1)

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• Saving Throws Str +9, Wis +4
• Skills Athletics +9, Perception +4
• Damage Resistance bludgeoning, piercing, slashing
• Damage Immunities necrotic, poison, psychic
• Condition Immunities charmed, crippling pain, exhaustion, frightened, grappled, incapacitated, paralyzed, poisoned, prone, restrained, stunned, unconscious
• Senses darkvision 30 ft., passive Perception 14
• Languages —
• Challenge 10 (5,900 XP)

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Swarm. The swarm can occupy another creature's space and vice versa, and the swarm can move through any opening large enough for a Medium inferius. The swarm can't regain hit points or gain temporary hit points.

Actions

Multiattack. The inferi horde makes four attacks: one with its fists and three with its clutching hands.

Fist. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d6 + 5) bludgeoning damage.

Clutching Hands. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d6 + 5) bludgeoning damage. If the target is a Large or smaller creature, it is grappled (escape DC 19). Until this grapple ends, the target is restrained.

Legendary Actions

The inferi horde can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature's turn. The inferi horde regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.

• Detect. The inferi horde makes a Wisdom (Perception) check.
• Engulf. If the inferi horde is currently grappling a creature, the inferi horde pulls a grappled creature into one of its spaces and the creature is knocked prone.
• Fist Attack. The inferi horde makes a fist attack.
• Move. The inferi horde moves up to half its speed.

Reactions

Split. When an inferi horde reaches 76 hit points or fewer, it splits into two individual inferi swarms and each inferi swarm has 90 hit points. When an inferi horde reaches 30 hit points or fewer, it splits into two individual inferi swarms and each inferi swarm has 61 hit points.

Chapter 3: Non-beings

Officially termed "Non-Human Spiritous Apparitions," non-beings is the final category to describe a phenomenom that defies explanation. They are neither spirits nor beasts, and it is believed that non-beings are not even truly alive. There are very few types of non-beings, but their abnormality has earned them wide-reaching reputations.

Dementors

"The dementor is among the foulest creatures that walk this earth. They infest the darkest, filthiest places, they glory in decay and despair, they drain peace, hope, and happiness out of the air around them... Get too near a dementor and every good feeling, every happy memory will be sucked out of you."

Dark Entities. Dementors are believed to be formed from the negative emotions of humans, much like poltergeists. Dementors grow like fungi in dark places filled with decay. Large groups of them will be surrounded by a freezing mist that rolls across the countryside like fog, affecting entire populations with their negative energy.

Because dementors are not truly alive, they cannot be forcibly destroyed or killed. A dementor can be driven to flee through spells like the Patronus Charm, but given time, it will eventually gather its strength back.

Depression Manifested. A dementor is best described as depression in a corporeal form. Its very presence drains the warmth and happiness out of anyone unfortunate enough to cross its path, filling them with despair and forcing them to relive their worst memories. This same aura pulls warmth from the air, causing frost to collect on surfaces and nearby water to freeze. Prolonged exposure to a dementor often drives a victim insane. This made dementors extremely effective guards in Azkaban prison, destroying any hope of escape among the inmates.

Dementors are blind, but they can sense the emotions of people around them. They seem to be naturally drawn to individuals who have experienced great suffering or some kind of trauma in their lives. This sense doesn't work very well on animals, which would feel less human, less complex and less appealing. Muggles cannot see dementors, but still suffer their effects and are threatened by them.

Spending time away from a dementor is enough to cure an individual of these negative effects, but eating chocolate is a fast-acting remedy. The chocolate clears the victim's head and returns warmth to their limbs.

Soul Eaters. If dementors relish fear and suffering, the ultimate prize is the consumption of a human soul. If it wishes, a dementor can latch its mouth onto a victim's and suck out that person's soul. Known as the Dementor's Kiss, this leaves the victim in a state "worse than death," an empty shell of a body with no sense of self. Little is known about the true impact of such a loss, but there is no chance of recovery.

When promised suffering and souls, dementors will cooperate and follow orders. No matter how obedient they may appear, they always act in their own self-interest. They do not care who is the victim and will gladly drain the emotions or soul from anyone readily available.

Amortal Nature. A dementor doesn't require air, drink, or sleep. Being starved of human emotions for an extended period may cause a dementor to be unmade, but this has never been witnessed first hand. It's also been speculated that reducing the amount of negative emotion in the world will thin the dementors' numbers. At the very least, this limits the conditions which allow them to multiply, but dementors always seem to form, given enough time.

Dementor

Medium non-being, neutral evil

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• Armor Class 13
• Hit Points 75 (10d8 + 30)
• Speed 0 ft., fly 60 ft. (hover)

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STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
12 (+1)	16 (+3)	16 (+3)	11 (+0)	14 (+2)	18 (+4)

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• Saving Throws Dex +6, Cha +7
• Damage Vulnerabilities radiant
• Damage Resistances acid, cold, fire, force, lightning, thunder; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from magical attacks
• Damage Immunities necrotic, poison, psychic; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks
• Condition Immunities charmed, exhaustion, frightened, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned, prone, stunned
• Senses blindsight 120 ft. (blind beyond this radius), passive Perception 12
• Languages Understands all human languages but cannot speak
• Challenge 5 (1,800 XP)

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Despair Aura. Any being that enters within 60 feet of a dementor for the first time on a turn or starts its turn there must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or take 5 (1d10) psychic damage and be frightened for as long as it is within 60 feet of a dementor. While it is frightened, a target takes 5 (1d10) psychic damage at the start of each of its turns as it relives its worst memories. A target reduced to 0 hit points as a result of this damage automatically stabilizes. A creature can only suffer this damage once per round. If there are multiple dementors within 60 feet

of the target when it takes this damage, increase the damage by 1 for each other dementor in range. A frightened target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, with disadvantage if any dementors are within line of sight, ending the effect on itself on a success.

Sense Emotions. A dementor's blindsight allows it to feel the emotion of any being within its range. Any attempt by a being to Hide from a dementor while within its blindsight radius automatically fails.

Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the dementor has disadvantage on ability checks, and on Wisdom (Perception) checks.

Actions

Drain Emotion. The dementor targets one being it can see within 10 feet of it. The target must make a DC 15 Charisma saving throw, with disadvantage if the target is frightened, taking 21 (4d8 + 3) psychic damage on a failed save and half as much damage on a successful one. A target reduced to 0 hit points as a result of this damage automatically stabilizes.

Kiss. The dementor attempts to sieze hold of one being it can see within 5 feet of it. The target must succeed on a Strength or Dexterity saving throw (target's choice) or be grappled (escape DC 12). As part of this action, and as an action on subsequent turns, the dementor can begin to consume the soul of a grappled target. The target takes 7 (1d6 + 4) necrotic damage and its Strength score is reduced by 1d6. The target's soul is consumed if this reduces its Strength score to 0 or if the target dies as a result of this damage. Otherwise, the reduction lasts until the target finishes a short or long rest. A consumed soul is forever lost, leaving the target in a vegetative state and effectively dead.

Mundane Beasts

Bears

Young Polar Bear

Medium

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• Armor Class 12 (Natural Armor)
• Hit Points 26 (4d8 + 8)
• Speed 30 ft., swim 25 ft.

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STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
15 (+2)	10 (+0)	14 (+2)	2 (-4)	12 (+1)	7 (-2)

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• Skills Perception +3
• Senses passive Perception 13
• Languages —
• Challenge 1 (200 XP)

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Keen Smell. The bear has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell

Actions

Multiattack. The bear makes two attacks: one with its bite and one with its claws.

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (2d6 + 2) piercing damage.

Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (2d4 + 2) slashing damage.

Birds

Boars

Deer

Rats

Giant Rat

Small

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• Armor Class 12
• Hit Points 7 (2d6)
• Speed 30 ft.

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STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
7 (-2)	15 (+2)	11 (+0)	2 (-4)	10 (+0)	4 (-3)

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• Senses Darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10
• Languages —
• Challenge 1/8 (25 XP)

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Keen Smell. The rat has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.

Pack Tactics. The rat has advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of the rat's allies is within 5 ft. of the creature and the ally isn't incapacitated.

Actions

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage.

Giant Plague Rat

Small

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• Armor Class 12
• Hit Points 7 (2d6)
• Speed 30 ft.

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STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
7 (-2)	15 (+2)	11 (+0)	2 (-4)	10 (+0)	4 (-3)

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• Senses Darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10
• Languages —
• Challenge 1/4 (50 XP)

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Keen Smell. The rat has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.

Evasion. If the rat is subjected to an effect that allows it to make a Dexterity saving throw to take only half damage, it instead takes no damage if it succeeds on the saving throw, and only half damage if it fails.

Actions

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 10 Constitution saving throw or take 3 (1d6) poison damage and contract the plague. Until the plague is cured, the target can’t regain hit points except by magical means, and the target’s hit point maximum decreases by 3 (1d6) every 24 hours. If the target’s hit point maximum drops to 0 as a result of the plague, the target dies.

Snakes

Wolves

Alpha Wolf

Medium

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• Armor Class 14 (Natural Armor)
• Hit Points 39 (6d8 + 12)
• Speed 50 ft.

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STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
17 (+3)	15 (+2)	15 (+2)	3 (-4)	12 (+1)	8 (-1)

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• Skills Perception +3, Stealth +4
• Senses passive Perception 13
• Languages —
• Challenge 1 (200 XP)

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Keen Hearing and Smell. The wolf has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or smell.

Pack Tactics. The wolf has advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of the wolf's allies is within 5 ft. of the creature and the ally isn't incapacitated.

Actions

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) piercing damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 13 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone