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Weasel, Dire

CR 3.00 Animal N Large

This bear-sized predator is long and low-slung. Its soft fur and intelligent expression contrast with its glistening fangs.

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Description

Common in a variety of environments and climates, dire weasels are larger relatives of normal weasels. They're relentless predators known for their fearless nature and killing frenzies, and are dangerous to farmsteads and settlements—they not only prey on cattle and horses, but also target humanoids. Those that do often become obsessed with the taste of that flesh and hunt such prey exclusively.

Sometimes, dire weasels are trained to be mounts by evil humanoids—usually by bugbears or hobgoblins.

Measuring 12 feet long, a dire weasel stands 4 feet tall at the shoulder and weighs around 900 pounds.

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Combat Stats

HP: 32 (5d8+10)
AC: 17, touch 12, flat-footed 14 (+3 Dex, +5 natural, –1 size)
Speed: 40 ft.
Init: +3
Melee: bite +8 (1d8+7 plus grab)
Space: 10 ft.
Reach: 10 ft.
BAB: +3
CMB: +9 (+13 grapple)
CMD: 22 (26 vs. trip)
Fort: +6
Ref: +7
Will: +2
Racial Modifiers: +4 Climb, +2 Perception, +6 Stealth, +2 Swim

Special Attacks

blood drain (1d4+1 Con)

blood rage

grab

Special Qualities

compression

Feats

Combat Reflexes, Skill Focus (Perception), Weapon Focus (bite)

Skills

Climb +9, Perception +11, Stealth +10, Swim +11

Details

Type: Animal
Alignment: N
Size: Large
Environment: any land
Organization: solitary, pair, or den (3–6)
Treasure: incidental
Senses: low-light vision, scent; Perception +11
Source: Bestiary 4

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