Gutkurr
Large beast · CR 4
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An armored chitinous predator that grows deadlier as it dies, hitting harder and with advantage once it is nearly slain.
Brute
How to run itWade in with two claw attacks on the nearest PC; once dropped below 10 HP, lean into Wounded Fury's advantage and bonus damage rather than retreating.
Armor Class 16 · Hit Points 45 (6d10 + 12) · Speed 40 ft.
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 14 | 15 | 2 | 8 | 5 |
Wounded Fury (Trait). While it has 10 hit points or fewer, the gutkurr has advantage on attack rolls. In addition, it deals an extra 7 (2d6) damage to any target it hits with a melee attack.
Multiattack (Action). The gutkuur can make two claw attacks.
Claw (Action). Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d8 + 3) kinetic damage.