Rancor, Adolescent
Large beast · CR 8
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A young rancor already a wrecking ball — three attacks a round, hurling boulders, and tearing through walls and structures.
Brute
How to run itWade into melee with two claws and a bite each turn, lob boulders at fleeing ranged PCs, and smash cover apart to deny it to the party.
Armor Class 14 · Hit Points 157 (15d10+75) · Speed 30 ft.
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 11 | 21 | 4 | 9 | 6 |
Siege Monster (Trait). The rancor deals double damage to objects and structures.
Multiattack (Action). The rancor makes three attacks: two with its claws, and one with its bite.
Claw (Action). Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit 12 (2d6+5) kinetic damage.
Bite (Action). Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit 16 (2d10+5) kinetic damage.
Throw Boulder (Action). Ranged Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 60/240 ft., one target. Hit 21 (3d10 + 5) kinetic damage.