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Kongamato

CR 15.00 Dragon N Huge
A massive draconic creature with a birdlike head dives from the sky, letting loose a piercing scream as it descends.

Kongamatos are primeval dragons that hunt the deep jungles of the world. Although not as intelligent or magically adept as their “true” cousins, kongamatos are respected and feared for their resilience and awesome strength. While the kongamato's body is clearly draconic—squat and dense with sharp claws capping each of its four limbs—the creature's head is distinctly avian, with a long, toothless beak and a pronounced crest. A kongamato's hide is a rich emerald hue, with an ash-colored underbelly and crimson webbing on its broad wings. Females have smaller head-crests than males, and a rosy hue colors both the undersides of their wings and their underbellies.

Kongamatos are apex predators that make their lairs in the tops of the oldest and strongest trees, or in caves and ruins. Kongamatos are carnivorous and prey on large herd animals. Although they do not have teeth, their beaks are sharp and strong, allowing them to carve their kills with precision and to punch through wood, rock, and even metal. When possible, kongamatos hunt on the perimeter of their territories, gliding silently and gracefully through even the thickest forest foliage to surprise prey.

Both males and females grow to a length of almost 30 feet, with an equally broad wingspan, and can weigh up to 7 tons. Kongamatos live between 500 and 600 years.

STR
34
DEX
17
CON
26
INT
9
WIS
14
CHA
17
HP
261 (18d12+144)
AC
29, touch 11, flat-footed 26 (+3 Dex, +18 natural, -2 size)
Speed
40 ft., fly 160 ft. (average)
Init
+7
Melee
bite +28 (2d6+12), 2 claws +28 (1d8+12), tail slap +26 (2d6+6), 2 wings +26 (1d8+6)
BAB
+18
CMB
+32
CMD
45 (49 vs. trip)
Fort
+19
Ref
+16
Will
+13
DR
10/magic
SR
26

wailing dive, breath weapon (50-ft. cone, 14d6 sonic damage, Reflex DC 27 for half, usable every 1d4 rounds)

compression, piercing beak

Flyby Attack, Hover, Improved Initiative, Improved Sunder, Lightning Reflexes, Multiattack, Power Attack, Snatch, Wingover

Climb +19, Fly +20, Intimidate +16, Perception +23, Sense Motive +15, Stealth +13, Survival +20

Details
Type
Dragon
Alignment
N
Size
Huge
Environment
tropical forests
Senses
darkvision 60 ft., low-light vision; Perception +23
Languages
Draconic
Source
Bestiary 3