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Megafauna, Gylptodon

CR 6.00 Animal N Large

This armored creature has a bony, turtle-like shell from which protrude short limbs, a blunt head, and a short spiky tail.

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Description

The gylptodon is often hunted for the value of its outer armor, made up of bony plates in turn composed of many smaller, knobby “scales.” The creature is quite capable of defending itself with swipes from its deadly claws, as its ill-tempered nature often urges it to do.

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Combat Stats

HP: 67 (9d8+27)
AC: 21, touch 9, flat-footed 21 (+12 natural, -1 size)
Speed: 20 ft.
Init: +0
Melee: 2 claws +12 (1d10+7)
Space: 10 ft.
Reach: 5 ft.
BAB: +6
CMB: +14
CMD: 24 (28 vs. trip)
Fort: +11
Ref: +6
Will: +4

Feats

Endurance, Great Fortitude, Improved Bull Rush, Power Attack, Skill Focus (Perception)

Skills

Perception +16

Details

Type: Animal
Alignment: N
Size: Large
Environment: temperate plains
Organization: solitary or pair
Treasure: none
Senses: low-light vision, scent; Perception +16
Source: Bestiary 2

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