# Felldrake, Spiked >[!rimg]+ > ![[Placeholder2.png]] <div class="grid-container"><div class="MON">Spiked Felldrake</div> <div class="CR">CR 4 (1,200 XP)</div> <div class="SOU">Draconomicon pg. 160</div> <div class="SYS">Dungeons & Dragons 3.5</div></div> NG Large Dragon **Init** +2 **Senses** darkvision 60 ft., low-light vision, scent; **Perception** +12 #### defense **AC** 19, 11 touch, 17 flat-footed (+2 Dex, +8 natural, -1 size) **hp** 51 (6d12+12) **Fort** +7, **Refl** +7, **Will** +8 **Feint** 22, **Demoralize** 17 **Immune** paralysis, sleep #### offense **Speed** 40 ft. **Melee** bite +10 (1d8+5), 2 claws +10 (1d6+5) **Ranged** spikes +7 (1d8+5) **Space** 10 ft., **Reach** 5 ft. #### statistics **Str** 20, **Dex** 14, **Con** 15, **Int** 10, **Wis** 12, **Cha** 8 **BAB** +6, **CMB** +12, **CMD** 24, **TA** +10, **RTA** +7 **Feats** [[Alertness]], [[Iron Will]], [[Point Blank Shot]] **Skills** Acrobatics +8, Climb +14, Escape Artist +8, Perception +12, Sense Motive +12, Survival +10 **Languages** Draconic, Sylvan #### ecology **Terrain** Temperate plains **Organization** Solitary or clutch (2–4) **Treasure** None **Advancement** 7–9 HD (Large); 10–18 HD (Huge) The felldrakes trace their origin to Bahamut the Platinum Dragon. After helping a group of powerful elf wizards turn back a demonic invasion, Bahamut created the felldrakes to guard the elves against future incursions. All felldrakes have the blood of Bahamut in their veins and are fierce, loyal, and good at heart. Of the many kinds of felldrakes, few are as powerful as the spiked felldrake. Its size and strength place it in the front line of important battles, and some mighty knights or paladins employ the spiked felldrake as a steed. Felldrakes speak Draconic and Sylvan. ### Combat A spiked felldrake can stand up to terrible punishment while dealing out plenty of its own with swordlike claws. The spikes on its tail are not just for show—it can project them in a hail of deadly fire at approaching enemies. With its scent and vision abilities, a spiked felldrake can root out even hidden enemies reliably. ### As Mounts At the DM’s option, a paladin of 11th level or higher can call a spiked felldrake as her special mount. For the purposes of the mount’s bonus Hit Dice, natural armor, Strength adjustment, Intelligence score, and special powers, treat the paladin as if she were six levels lower than actual.