Deinosuchus
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Size/Type | Gargantuan Animal |
| Hit Dice | 15d8+135 (199 hp) |
| Initiative | +5 |
| Speed | 30 ft. (6 squares), swim 40 ft. |
| Armor Class | 19 (-4 size, +1 Dex, +12 natural), touch 7, flat-footed 18 |
| Base Attack/Grapple | +11/+35 |
| Attack | Bite +20 melee (2d8+12) or tail slap +19 melee (2d8+12) |
| Full Attack | Bite +20 melee (2d8+12) or tail slap +19 melee (2d8+12) |
| Space/Reach | 20 ft./15 ft. |
| Special Attacks | Improved grab |
| Special Qualities | Hold breath, low-light vision |
| Saves | Fort +18, Ref +10, Will +6 |
| Abilities | Str 35, Dex 12, Con 24, Int 1, Wis 12, Cha 2 |
| Skills | Hide -5*, Listen +8, Spot +8, Swim +20 |
| Feats | Alerness, Endurance, Great Fortitude, Improved Initiative, Skill Focus (Hide), Weapon Focus (bite) |
| Environment | Warm marshes |
| Organization | Solitary |
| Challenge Rating | 9 |
| Advancement | 16–28 HD (Gargantuan) |
| Level Adjustment | ― |
Description
The long, fang-lined jaws of this massive beast gapes open slightly as it stares with unblinking eyes on top of its head. A rough, dark-green hide covers the gigantic body, which gradually tapers down to a powerful-looking tail. The creature rests on four stubby, bent legs, which appear ill-suited for running.
This massive predator was a close relative of the crocodile, and is very similar in form although significantly greater in overall size. It lived during the age of the dinosaurs, and was capable of catching and consuming even huge reptiles. To catch its prey, it lies mostly submerged in rivers with only its eyes and nostrils showing, waiting for game to come within reach.
An adult deinosuchus grew to a length of over 50 feet from nose to tail.
Combat
A deinosuchus prefers to attack from ambush, springing from cover or erupting from a concealing body of water. It grabs its victims with a powerful bite and tears off great swaths of flesh. The massive tail can be swung in a wide arc to drive off threats.
Improved Grab (Ex): To use this ability, a deinosuchus must hit with its bite attack. It can then attempt to start a grapple as a free action without provoking an attack of opportunity. If it wins the grapple check, the deinosuchus establishes a hold on the opponent with its mouth and drags it into deep water, attempting to pin it to the bottom.
Skills: *A deinosuchus gains a +4 racial bonus on Hide checks when in the water. Further, a deinosuchus can lie in water with only its eyes and nostrils showing, gaining a +10 cover bonus on Hide checks.