(Dinosaur) Plateosaurus
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![]() on mounted skeleton. This creature is about the size of an elephant, with a powerful tail, a long neck, and broad claws on its front legs. Plateosaurs are one of the largest and most advanced forms of prosauropods, the primitive cousins of such giants as the seismosaurus. A plateosaurus is about 30 feet long, although specimens as long as 40 feet have been reported. They live in large herds, browsing on low-lying vegetation. They can and do rear up on their hind legs in order to reach tall branches, and in order to defend themselves. COMBAT A plateosaurus will usually try to trample its opponent before staying to fight, but if cornered or surrounded rears up on its hind legs and fights with its claws and powerful tail. Trample (Ex): A plateosaurus can literally run over any creatures in its way that are of Large or smaller size. Creatures trampled must make a Reflex save (DC 20 half) or take 2d12+9 damage. The save DC is Strength-based. Originally appeared in Monster Manual (1977). |
Originally Posted by Shade
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A herbivore
that generally moves about on all fours. They travel in herds that migrate
from feeding ground to feeding ground and are common prey for larger carnivores.
Dinosaur,
Plateosaurus |
|
Huge animal | |
Hit
Dice |
8d8+40
(76 hp) |
Initiative | +0 |
Speed | 30 ft.
(6 squares) |
Armor
Class |
14 (-2
size, +6 natural), touch 8, flat-footed 14 |
Base
Attack/Grapple |
+6/+20 |
Attack | Claw
+10 melee (2d6+6) |
Full
Attack |
2 claws
+10 melee (2d6+6) and tail slam +8 melee (2d8+3) |
Space/Reach | 15
ft./10 ft. |
Special
Attacks |
Trample
2d12+9 |
Special
Qualities |
Low-Light
Vision, Scent |
Saves | Fort
+12, Ref +6, Will +3 |
Abilities | Strength
22, Dexterity 11, Constitution 18, Intelligence 1, Wisdom 13, Charisma 7 |
Skills | Listen +8, Spot +9 |
Feats | Alertness, Great Fortitude, Multiattack |
Environment | Warm
deserts and forests |
Organization | Solitary,
pair or herd (5-20) |
Challenge
Rating |
5 |
Treasure | None |
Alignment | Always
neutral |
Advancement | 9-16
HD (Huge), 17-24 HD (Gargantuan) |
Level
Adjustment |
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