# War Mastiff >[!rimg]+ > ![[Placeholder2.png]] *This enormous dog stands nearly three feet tall at the shoulder.* <div class="grid-container"><div class="MON">War Mastiff</div> <div class="CR">CR 2 (600 XP)</div> <div class="SOU">Heroes of Battle</div> <div class="SYS">Dungeons & Dragons 3.5</div></div> N Medium Animal **Init** +1 **Senses** low-light vision, scent; **Perception** +3 #### defense **AC** 15, 11 touch, 14 flat-footed (+1 Dex, +4 natural) **hp** 23 (3d8+9) **Fort** +6, **Refl** +4, **Will** +2 **Feint** 13, **Demoralize** 14 #### offense **Speed** 40 ft. **Melee** bite +5 (1d6+4 plus trip) **Space** 5 ft., **Reach** 5 ft. #### statistics **Str** 17, **Dex** 13, **Con** 17, **Int** 2, **Wis** 12, **Cha** 6 **BAB** +2, **CMB** +5, **CMD** 16, **TA** +5, **RTA** +3 **Feats** [[Alertness]], [[Endurance]] **Skills** Perception +3, Swim +9 #### tactics War mastiffs are very protective of their riders. They will bite and attempt to trip enemies when attacked or when their master is threatened. #### ecology **Terrain** Temperate plains **Organization** Domesticated **Treasure** None **Advancement** — War mastiffs serve small humanoids as a cavalry beast comparable to the heavy warhorse. Specifically bred and trained as war mounts, these massive dogs are hearty and vicious in battle. Although they are unable to gallop like a horse, they do not spook in battle, have great endurance, and can track enemies for miles. An average war mastiff stands about 3 feet tall at the shoulder, measures 5 feet long from nose to tail, and weighs 200 pounds.