Rhinoceros

Rhinoceros

Large beast, unaligned

2
Challenge Rating
450 XP

In the untamed wilderness and vast plains, the Rhinoceros charges as a formidable and mighty creature. With its massive size, sturdy frame, and powerful horn, the Rhinoceros embodies strength, resilience, and the indomitable force of nature.

The Rhinoceros is a large herbivorous mammal, characterized by its thick, armored hide and the prominent horn on its snout. Its body is massive and muscular, capable of charging with incredible force and trampling any obstacle in its path. The horn that crowns its snout is a fearsome weapon, used for both defense and territorial disputes.

These creatures are known for their solitary nature, typically found in open grasslands or dense forests. They have a keen sense of smell and acute hearing, allowing them to detect potential threats from afar. Rhinoceroses are herbivores, feeding on grasses, leaves, and other vegetation, but they can become fierce adversaries when provoked or cornered.

In combat, the Rhinoceros relies on its massive size and natural weaponry. Its charge is a formidable attack, capable of inflicting devastating damage to enemies caught in its path. Legends tell of battles where Rhinoceroses have trampled through entire ranks of armored soldiers or dispatched fearsome predators with a single well-aimed strike of their horn.

Despite their imposing appearance, Rhinoceroses are not inherently aggressive creatures. They typically only become hostile when threatened or if their territory is invaded. They are known for their stubbornness and territorial nature, defending their chosen domain with unwavering determination.

Encountering a Rhinoceros is to face a creature of immense power and primal instinct. Its presence exudes an aura of brute force and the unwavering resolve of the wild. Engaging with a Rhinoceros requires both strength and strategic thinking, as its thick hide and powerful charges make it a formidable opponent.

Rhinoceroses bring a touch of natural grandeur and the untamed strength of the wilderness to the tapestry of the world. They serve as reminders of the awe-inspiring creatures that inhabit the unexplored regions and the delicate balance between predator and prey. Whether encountered as a majestic guardian of the wild or as a force to be reckoned with on the battlefield, Rhinoceroses add a sense of primal power and untamed beauty to the realms of adventure and exploration.

Special Abilities

Charge

If the rhinoceros moves at least 20 ft. straight toward a target and then hits it with a gore attack on the same turn, the target takes an extra 9 (2d8) bludgeoning damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 15 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.

Actions

  • Gore: Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (2d8 + 5) bludgeoning damage.
Armor Class: 11 (natural armor)
Hit Points: 45 (6d10+12)
Speed: 40 ft. (walk)
str
21
+5
dex
8
-1
con
15
+2
int
2
-4
wis
12
+1
cha
6
-2
Proficiency Bonus: +2

Senses

  • Passive Perception: 11
Environment: Grassland

Credits: SRD 5.1