Chimera
This winged monster has the body of a lion, though two more heads flank its central feline one-a dragon and a horned goat.
Chimera (CR 7)
Large Magical BeastAlignment: Chaotic Evil
Initiative: +5
Senses: Darkvision 60 feet, Low-Light Vision, Scent; Perception +10
Speed: 30 feet, Fly 50 feet (poor)
Space: 10 feet
Defense
Armor Class: 19, touch 10, flat-footed 18 (+1 Dex, +9 natural, -1 size)Hit Points: 85 (9d10+36)
Saving Throws: Fort +9, Ref +7, Will +6
Offense
Melee: bite +12 (2d6+4), bite +12 (1d8+4), gore +12 (1d8+4), 2 claws +12 (1d6+4)Reach: 5 feet
Special Attacks: Breath Weapon
Statistics
| Str | Dex | Con | Int | Wis | Cha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 (+4) | 12 (+1) | 17 (+3) | 4 (-3) | 13 (+1) | 10 (+0) |
CMB +14
CMD 25 (29 vs. Trip)
Feats: Hover, Improved Initiative, Iron Will, Skill Focus (Perception), Toughness
Skills: Fly +2, Perception +10, Stealth +4 (+8 in scrubland or brush)
- Racial Modifiers: +2 Perception, +4 Stealth in scrubland or brush
Special Abilities
Breath Weapon (Su)
A chimera's breath weapon depends on the color of its dragon head, as summarized on the table below. Regardless of its type, a chimera's breath weapon is usable once every 1d4 rounds, deals 6d8 points of damage, and allows a DC 17 Reflex save for half damage. The save DC is Constitution-based. To determine a chimera's head color and breath weapon randomly, roll 1d10 and consult the table below.| d10 | Head Color | Breath Weapon |
|---|---|---|
1-2 | Black | 40-foot line of acid |
3-4 | Blue | 40-foot line of lightning |
5-6 | Green | 20-foot cone of acid |
7-8 | Red | 20-foot cone of fire |
9-10 | White | 20-foot cone of cold |
Ecology
Environment: Temperate HillsOrganization: solitary, pair, pride (3-6), or flight (7-12)
Treasure: standard
Chimeras are monstrous creatures born of primordial evil. Hateful and hungry, they hunt on the ground or in the air. A chimera's dragon head may be of any evil dragon type, with the corresponding breath weapon, and its wings usually match the scales on its head. Chimeras speak with three overlapping voices, but rarely do so, typically only when playing toady to a more powerful creature.
A chimera is 5 feet tall at the shoulder, nearly 10 feet long, and weighs 700 pounds. Chimeras prefer meat but can subsist on vegetable matter if necessary (although being forced to do so generally leaves the beasts more ill-tempered than usual). Their flight means they can pick and choose their prey, and they usually hunt a large area in search of easy food.
They are too stupid and belligerent to acquire followers, though sometimes a tribe of kobolds might give them offerings. Conversely, they are just intelligent and stubborn enough that they make poor pets, and only a significantly more powerful creature can keep them submissive. They may form equal partnerships with a respectful humanoid or similar creature, and even consent to be used as a mount.
A pride of chimeras is very leonine in its hierarchy, with a dominant male leading the group and most of the hunting done by the females. A solitary chimera may be a young male or a female with cubs nearby.