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Lizard, Giant Frilled

CR 5.00 Animal N Large HD 7

This bright-eyed lizard is larger than a horse. As it hisses in anger, a brightly colored frill extends around its neck.

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Description

This lizard is a true behemoth—an apex predator found in tropical regions. Many species of giant lizard exist—other species lack this lizard's intimidating charge special ability but might have other special attacks like grab, trip, constrict (with a bite), or pounce.

Combat Stats

59 (7d8+28)

18, touch 10, flat-footed 17 (+1 Dex, +8 natural, -1 size)

Init

Speed

30 ft., climb 30 ft.

Fort

+11

Ref

Will

BAB

CMB

+11

CMD

22 (26 vs. trip)

Melee: bite +9 (2d6+5), tail +4 (1d8+2)
Space: 10 ft.
Reach: 5 ft.
Racial Modifiers: +4 Stealth

Ability Scores

str

dex

con

int

-4

wis

cha

Special Attacks

Intimidating Charge — When a giant frilled lizard charges, it hisses ferociously, extends its neck frills, and darts forward on its hind legs, increasing its base speed to 50 feet for that round. In addition to the normal effects of a charge, the creature charged must make a DC 13 Will save or be shaken for 1d6 rounds. This is a fear effect. The save DC is Charisma-based.

Feats

Great Fortitude, Improved Initiative, Lightning Reflexes, Skill Focus (Perception)

Special Abilities

Intimidating Charge from text

When a giant frilled lizard charges, it hisses ferociously, extends its neck frills, and darts forward on its hind legs, increasing its base speed to 50 feet for that round. In addition to the normal effects of a charge, the creature charged must make a DC 13 Will save or be shaken for 1d6 rounds. This is a fear effect. The save DC is Charisma-based.

Feats, Traits & Items

Great Fortitude from Feat

You get a +2 bonus on all Fortitude saving throws.

Calculated: +2 Fort

Improved Initiative from Feat

You get a +4 bonus on initiative checks.

Calculated: +4 Initiative

Lightning Reflexes from Feat

You get a +2 bonus on all Reflex saving throws.

Calculated: +2 Ref

Skill Focus (Perception) from Feat

You get a +3 bonus on all checks involving the chosen skill. If you have 10 or more ranks in that skill, this bonus increases to +6.

Calculated: +3 Skill Bonus

Skills

Climb +13, Perception +11, Stealth +8

Details

Type: Animal
Alignment: N
Size: Large
Environment: warm forest, plains, or hills
Organization: solitary, pair, or pack (3-8)
Treasure: none
Senses: low-light vision, scent; Perception +11
Source: Bestiary

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