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Hippopotamus, Behemoth

CR 10.00 Animal N Huge

This immense behemoth of a hippo is larger than an elephant. Its teeth are like scimitars, and it moves with an indomitable gait.

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Description

The behemoth hippopotamus is a true monster. Standing taller than an elephant, this animal has few enemies in the natural world—even dinosaurs and dire crocodiles avoid fights with them. Making them even more dangerous is the fact that they are practically carnivores—while not above eating plant matter, they devour carrion or foolish creatures that come too close.

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Combat Stats

HP: 133 (14d8+70)
AC: 23, touch 7, flat-footed 23 (-1 Dex, +16 natural, -2 size)
Speed: 50 ft.
Init: +3
Melee: bite +17 (4d8+13/19-20 plus grab)
BAB: +10
CMB: +21 (+25 grapple)
CMD: 30 (34 vs. trip)
Fort: +14 (+16 vs. nonmagical disease)
Ref: +8
Will: +7

Special Attacks

capsize, trample (2d6+13, DC 26)

Special Qualities

hold breath

Feats

Diehard, Endurance, Improved Critical (bite), Improved Initiative, Iron Will, Power Attack, Skill Focus (Perception)

Skills

Perception +12, Stealth +2 (+12 underwater), Swim +13

Details

Type: Animal
Alignment: N
Size: Huge
Environment: warm rivers
Senses: low-light vision; Perception +12
Source: Bestiary 2

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