Acklay, Adolescent
Huge beast · CR 5
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A young arena predator that charges down prey, knocks it flat, and tears in with bite and clawed forelegs.
Brute
How to run itCharge 20+ ft. for the Trampling Charge knockdown, then bonus-action claw the prone target; chase soft PCs and ignore the front line.
Armor Class 13 · Hit Points 95 (10d12 + 30) · Speed 40 ft.
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 9 | 17 | 3 | 11 | 5 |
Trampling Charge (Trait). If the acklay moves at least 20 feet straight toward a creature and then hits it with a bite attack on the same turn, that target must succeed on a DC 16 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone. If the target is prone, the acklay can make one claw attack against it as a bonus action.
Bite (Action). Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 24 (4d8 + 6) kinetic damage.
Claw (Action). Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 21 (3d10 + 6) kinetic damage.