Dunkleosteus
A gigantic, prehistoric fish cuts through the water, its head like a snapping turtle, complete with sharp, toothlike plates.
Dunkleosteus (CR 6)
Huge Animal (Aquatic)Alignment: Neutral
Initiative: +6
Senses: Low-Light Vision; Perception +15
Speed: Swim 60 feet
Space: 15 feet
Defense
Armor Class: 19, touch 10, flat-footed 17 (+9 armor, +2 Dex, -2 size, +0 natural)Hit Points: 75 (10d8+30)
Saving Throws: Fort +10, Ref +9, Will +4
Offense
Melee: bite +16 (3d8+15/19-20 plus Grab)Reach: 15 feet
Special Attacks: siphoning bite, Swallow Whole (1d10 acid damage, AC 10, 6 hp)
Statistics
| Str | Dex | Con | Int | Wis | Cha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 (+10) | 14 (+2) | 17 (+3) | 1 (-5) | 12 (+1) | 6 (-2) |
CMB +19 (+23 Grapple)
CMD 31
Feats: Improved Critical (bite), Improved Initiative, Skill Focus (Perception), Skill Focus (Swim), Weapon Focus (bite)
Skills: Perception +15, Swim +30
- Racial Modifiers: +4 Perception
Special Abilities
Siphoning Bite (Ex)
A dunkleosteus can open its giant mouth in a fraction of a second, creating a vortex that draws a target in. When underwater, a dunkleosteus gains an additional 5 feet of reach with its bite attack and a +2 bonus on combat maneuver checks when grappling.Ecology
Environment: Any OceanOrganization: solitary
Treasure: none
A dunkleosteus is a massive fish with a bony head, armor plating, and a beaklike maw capable of creating a vortex that siphons in its prey.
Despite growing to over 30 feet in length and weighing 8,000 pounds, dunkleosteuses are agile swimmers.
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