I consider myself primarily a monster maker. Some specialize in new class options, adventures, magic items, or whatever. Me, I can just take a look at some piece of artwork and can just see all the ways it can tear a human to shreds, eat it alive, take over its mind, or a number of other bizarre desires it may have. This is why I write monster: it just comes to me. This also is why I share monsters every Wednesday with you. Previous 5e monsters I shared on this website include the draugr and the snapping skulls trap.
Today, I bring you a bloodboar. This relation of a pig is as large as a hill giant and as deadly as an ogre. They have a deadly charge and are downright terrifying. This is a monster worthy for the players to fight against. Pit your players against this monster today.
Bloodboar
Large beast, unaligned
Armor Class 13 (natural armor)
Hit Points 37 (5d10 + 10)
Speed 50 ft.
Str 16 (+3) Dex 11 (+0) Con 14 (+2)
Int 2 (–4) Wis 9 (–1) Cha 5 (–3)
Senses passive Perception 9
Languages —
Challenge 2 (450 XP)
Charge. If the bloodboar moves at least 20 feet straight toward a target and then hits it with a tusk attack on the same turn, the target takes an extra 3 (1d6) slashing damage. If the target is standing on the ground, it must succeed on a DC 13 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.
Relentless (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). If the boar takes 7 damage or less that would reduce it to 0 hit points, it is reduced to 1 hit point instead.
Actions
Tusk. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft.; one target. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) slashing damage. If the target is a living creature, it must succeed on a DC 13 Constitution saving throw or have its speed reduced by half until the bloodboar’s next turn.
Battlesqueal (1/Day). A bloodboar can let out a loud squeal, calling all nearby boars to attack. All boars that can hear the bloodboar’s squeal gain advantage on their next attack.
The bloodboar is one of the many monsters in the Book of Beasts: Monsters of the Forbidden Woods. Download this book today at JonBrazer.com. You can also find it at DriveThruRPG/RPGNow, Paizo, and the Open Gaming Store.
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