Dire Bull
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Size/Type | Huge Animal |
| Hit Dice | 9d8+36 (76 hp) |
| Initiative | +0 |
| Speed | 40 ft. (8 squares) |
| Armor Class | 14 (-2 size, +6 natural), touch 8, flat-footed 14 |
| Base Attack/Grapple | +6/+23 |
| Attack | Gore +13 melee (2d6+13) |
| Full Attack | Gore +13 melee (2d6+13) |
| Space/Reach | 15 ft./10 ft. |
| Special Attacks | Bull rush, trample 1d8+13 |
| Special Qualities | Low-light vision, scent |
| Saves | Fort +10, Ref +6, Will +8 |
| Abilities | Str 29, Dex 11, Con 19, Int 2, Wis 10, Cha 6 |
| Skills | Listen +7, Spot +7 |
| Feats | Alertness, Diehard, Endurance, Iron Will |
| Environment | Temperate plains |
| Organization | Solitary |
| Challenge Rating | 5 |
| Treasure | None |
| Alignment | Always neutral |
| Advancement | 11–16 HD (Huge) |
| Level Adjustment | ― |
Description
This gigantic, thick-bodied bull towers over even the tallest human. It has massive, powerful shoulders, a pair of huge horns, and red-lined eyes that gleam with malice. A short, coarse fur covers its leathery hide.
The dire bull is highly territorial, and will tolerate no encroachments on its home ground. Creatures approaching its territory will be warned with loud snorts and a stamping of its massive hoof.
In most other respects the dire bull behaves much like common bulls.
In some cultures these powerful and magnificent beasts are worshipped as sacred beings. A dire bull can grow up to 10 feet long and weighs about 5,000 pounds.
Combat
A dire bull will attack using a furious rush, seeking to gore its foe with its heavy horns. It is a powerful, relentless foe that will keep battling until it is no longer able to stand.
Bull rush (Ex): A dire bull that hits with a gore attack can attempt to bull rush its opponent as a free action without provoking an attack of opportunity.
Trample (Ex): Reflex half DC 23. The save DC is Strength-based.