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Fambaa Howdah

Huge beast · CR 5
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A huge armored war-beast carrying a fortified howdah of up to six riders behind three-quarters cover, stomping a path through the line.
Soldier
How to run itAnchor the fight as a mobile platform: Stomp to knock front-liners prone while riders shoot from cover; if it drops, the riders spill out within 10 ft.

Armor Class 16 · Hit Points 102 (12d12 + 24) · Speed 30 ft., swim 30 ft.

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
22 9 15 3 10 7

Amphibious (Trait). The fambaa can breathe air and water.

Howdah (Trait). The fambaa carries a fortified platform on its back. Up to six Medium creatures can ride on the platform without squeezing. Creatures on the platform have three-quarters cover against attacks and effects from outside it. If the fambaa dies, creatures on the platform are placed in occupied spaces within 10 feet of the fambaa.

Siege Monster (Trait). The fambaa deals double damage to objects and structures.

Bite (Action). Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (3d6 + 6) kinetic damage.

Stomp (Action). Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 24 (4d8 + 6) kinetic damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 16 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.