Ye Olde Shoppe of Magicks – The Dire Basselope

Dire Basselope
Large Monstrosity, Unaligned

Armor Class 14 (natural armor)
Hit Points 95 (10d10 + 40)
Speed 40 ft.

STR – 18 (+4) DEX – 18 (+4) CON – 19 (+4)
INT – 4 (−3) WIS – 13 (+1) CHA – 7 (−2)

Saving Throws Str +6, Con +6
Skills Perception +4
Senses Darkvision 60 ft., Passive Perception 14
Condition Immunities Frightened
Languages — Canid growls and body language
Challenge 4 (1,100 XP)
Proficiency Bonus +2

Description
The Dire Basselope is a bizarre predator of uncanny origin. With the heavy body and mournful face of a basset hound, twisted antelope horns, and a hunched, muscular frame, it stalks the night plains. Its long ears drag across the ground, brushing dirt and foliage, picking up strange scents. Its low, booming howl reverberates with unnatural despair, sapping the will of even the most battle-hardened adventurers.

Traits
Drooping Stare. The Dire Basselope’s doleful gaze unsettles foes. A creature that starts its turn within 10 feet must succeed on a DC 14 Wisdom saving throw or have disadvantage on its next attack roll until the end of its turn.

Charge. If the Dire Basselope moves at least 20 feet straight toward a creature and then hits it with a Gore attack on the same turn, the target takes an extra 10 (3d6) piercing damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 15 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.

Ear Sweep. When the Dire Basselope takes the Dash action, it can choose one creature adjacent to its path. That creature must succeed on a DC 14 Dexterity saving throw or take 9 (2d8) bludgeoning damage and be pushed 10 feet to the side.

Actions
Multiattack. The Dire Basselope makes two attacks: one with its Gore and one with its Bite.

Gore. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 15 (2d10 + 4) piercing damage.

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) piercing damage.

Howl of Despair (Recharge 5–6). The Dire Basselope lets out a deep, mournful bay. Each creature within 30 feet that can hear it must succeed on a DC 14 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened until the end of its next turn.

Legendary Actions (Optional for Boss Fights)
The Dire Basselope can take 2 legendary actions, choosing from the options below:

Stomp. The Dire Basselope makes one Hooves attack against a prone creature.

Snort. The Dire Basselope shakes the ground with fury; creatures within 10 feet must make a DC 15 Strength saving throw or be shoved 5 feet away.

Bull Rush (Costs 2 Actions). The Dire Basselope moves up to its speed in a straight line. This movement does not provoke opportunity attacks. Ends with Gore Attack if the Basselope is moving towards a target.

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