Giraffe

This animal, covered in a spotted pattern, has a disproportionately long neck that allows it to tower over other animals.

Giraffe (CR 3)

Huge Animal
Alignment: Neutral
Initiative: +2
Senses: Low-Light Vision; Perception +8

Speed: 50 feet
Space: 15 feet

Defense

Armor Class: 16, touch 10, flat-footed 14 (+2 Dex, +6 natural, -2 size)
Hit Points: 30 (4d8+12)
Saving Throws: Fort +7, Ref +6, Will +2

Offense

Melee: 2 hooves +6 (1d8+5), slam +1 (1d8+2)
Reach: 10 feet

Statistics

Str	Dex	Con	Int	Wis	Cha
20 (+5)	15 (+2)	16 (+3)	2 (-4)	13 (+1)	7 (-2)

Base Attack Bonus: +3
CMB +10
CMD 22 (26 vs. Trip)

Feats: Endurance, Run

Skills: Perception +8

Languages:

Special Abilities

Natural Weapons (Ex)

A giraffe's hoof attacks are primary attacks and its slam attack is a secondary attack.

Ecology

Environment: Warm Plains
Organization: solitary, pair, or herd (3-10)
Treasure: none


These long-necked animals roam across plains in loose-knit groups, grazing on the upper reaches of acacia trees. Giraffes usually avoid conflict. However, when its young are threatened or if the giraffe is cornered, it attacks ruthlessly, striking with its powerful hooves.

Giraffes rarely use their necks to make slam attacks unless they are fighting among themselves as part of their mating displays. A giraffe is between 16 and 20 feet tall and weighs 3,500 pounds.

Giraffe Companions

Starting Statistics: Size Medium; Speed 50 ft., AC +2 natural armor; Attack 2 hooves (1d6 Ability Scores Str 16, Dex 17, Con 12, Int 2, Wis 13, Cha 7; SQ low-light vision, natural weapons.

7th-level Advancement: Size Large; AC +2; Attack 2 hooves (1d8), slam (1d8 Ability Scores Str +4, Dex -2, Con +4.