Diplodocus
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Size/Type | Huge Animal |
| Hit Dice | 16d8+118 (190 hp) |
| Initiative | +0 |
| Speed | 20 ft. (4 squares) |
| Armor Class | 16 (-2 size, +0 Dex, +8 natural), touch 8, flat-footed 16 |
| Base Attack/Grapple | +12/+30 |
| Attack | Tail slap +20 melee (2d6+15) |
| Full Attack | Tail slap +20 melee (2d6+15) |
| Space/Reach | 15 ft./10 ft. (15 ft. with tail) |
| Special Attacks | Tail sweep, trample 2d10+15 |
| Special Qualities | Low-light vision, oversized tail, scent |
| Saves | Fort +17, Ref +10, Will +6 |
| Abilities | Str 30, Dex 11, Con 25, Int 1, Wis 13, Cha 10 |
| Skills | Listen +12, Spot +13 |
| Feats | Alertness, Diehard, Endurance, Run, Toughness (2) |
| Environment | Warm forest |
| Organization | Solitary or pod (5–20) |
| Challenge Rating | 9 |
| Treasure | None |
| Alignment | Always neutral |
| Advancement | 17–32 HD (Huge); 33–48 HD (Gargantuan) |
| Level Adjustment | ― |
Description
A long neck hefts a tiny head above the treetops. As you approach, the elephantine body comes into view, along with a long whip-like tail which cuts the air in slow, restless arcs.
This sauropod dinosaur reaches lengths of 80 to 100 feet (30m), but the long neck and exaggerated tail account for over 3/4 of that. Thanks to its strong, hollow vertebrae, it weighs only about 10 tons.
Combat
The diplodocus is a peaceful herbivore that spends most of its waking hours foraging or keeping watch for its deadly enemy allosaurus. It is usually dangerous to smaller creatures only when stampeding or when guarding a nesting site. In the latter case, tail sweeps are used to keep small egg-devourers at bay. Though generally slow and laconic, a diplodocus is capable of surprising bursts of speed on open terrain.
Oversized Tail (Ex): A diplodocus has extended reach with its long tail, equivalent to a creature one size category longer than itself.
Tail Sweep (Ex): As a standard action, a diplodocus can execute a tail sweep affecting a half-circle with a radius of 30 feet extending from an intersection on the edge of the creature's space in any direction. This is similar to a dragon's tail sweep. Small-sized creatures within the area take tail damage automatically. Reflex half DC 25. The save DC is Constitution-based. A gargantuan diplodicus executes a tail-sweep of 40 feet, and can affect medium-sized creatures.
Trample (Ex): Reflex half DC 28. The save DC is Strength-based.