# Brachyurus >[!rimg]+ > ![[Placeholder2.png]] > >[!debug]+ > >claws: 1d6 (×2) > >bite: 1d8 (×2) > >Melee/Ranged: +47/+51 > >Secondary: +42/+46 > >Multiattack: +45/+49 > >M/R_PA: +47/+51 > >2nd/PA: +42/+46 > >MA_PA: +45/+49 > >Itterative: 4 > > xDmg:: Str: +10; Str2: +15; StrOH: +5; StrPA: +10; StrPA2H: +15; StrPAOH: +5 > > xDCs:: Str: 39; Dex: 43; Con: 47; Int: 33; Wis: 40; Cha: 33 > > xFeat:: 13/19 (6) > > > > > > xLang:: 0/4 (4) <div class="grid-container"><div class="MON">Brachyurus</div> <div class="CR">CR 23 (819,200 XP)</div> <div class="SOU">Lost Empires of Faerûn pg. 170</div> <div class="SYS">Dungeons & Dragons 3.5</div></div> N Large Magical Beast **Init** +18 **Senses** blindsight 240 ft., darkvision 60 ft., low-light vision; **Perception** +56 #### defense **AC** 40, 23 touch, 26 flat-footed (+14 Dex, +17 natural, –1 size) **hp** 874 (38d10+684); fast healing 10 **Fort** +41, **Refl** +37, **Will** +25 **Feint** 63, **Demoralize** 59 **DR** 10/epic; **SR** 34 **Resist** acid 20, cold 20, electricity 20, fire 20, sonic 20 #### offense **Speed** 80 ft. **Melee** 2 claws +48 (1d6+10/19-20), 1 bite +48 (1d6+5/19-20 plus trip) **Space** 10 ft., **Reach** 10 ft. **Special Attacks** frightful howl, savage #### statistics **Str** 30, **Dex** 38, **Con** 47, **Int** 18, **Wis** 32, **Cha** 19 **BAB** +38, **CMB** +49, **CMD** 73, **TA** +47, **RTA** +51 **Feats** [[Alertness]], [[Blinding Speed]] (x2), [[Great Fortitude]], [[Improved Bull Rush]], [[Improved Critical]] (bite), [[Improved Critical]] (claw), [[Improved Initiative]], [[Improved Trip]], [[Iron Will]], [[Lightning Reflexes]], [[Multiattack]], [[Weapon Focus]] (bite), [[Weapon Focus]] (claw) **Skills** Acrobatics +55 (+20 when jumping), Climb +51, Escape Artist +52, Perception +56, Sense Motive +53, Stealth +53 **Languages** #### special abilities ### Frightful Howl (Su) As a standard action, a brachyurus can emit a howl in a 60-foot-radius spread that affects opponents with fewer Hit Dice or levels than the brachyurus has. The affected creature must make a successful Will save (DC 33) or become shaken. Success indicates that the target is immune to that brachyurus's frightful howl for 24 hours. ### Savage (Ex) If a brachyurus successfully trips an opponent, it latches onto the opponent's body and tears the flesh, dealing an additional 15d6+25 points of damage. Any creature who falls prone within the brachyurus reach provokes an attack of opportunity from the brachyurus, which it can use to savage the victim. #### ecology **Organization** Solitary, pair, or pack (5–10). **Treasure** Stadard **Advancement** 39–48 HD (Large); 49–58 HD (Huge);59–66 HD (Gargantuan); 67–135 HD (Colossal Brachyuruses are the primordial stock from which alllesser wolves and canines devolved. Themythological Fenris Wolf itselfsprings directly from brachyurusstock.Brachyuruses appear asextraordinarily largewolves with bristlingmane of white andburnt red fur. Their teeth and claws, even for their extreme size,seem overlarge, but not in the least clumsy. The howl ofa brachyurus can frighten even the most hardened,experienced adventurer.Brachyuruses roam ancient savannahs lost to time,otherplanar wilds, or as single individuals among theirlesser kin in worlds where their presence is generallyunrealized. Esoteric hunters prize brachyurus pelts,though more often than not such a hunter becomesthe hunted.Brachyuruses can speak Common and can communi-cate with all wolves.