Sagu Mauler

The Sagu Jungle’s thick undergrowth conceals even the largest predators—if they wish to remain hidden.

Within the dense, forested canopies of the jungle, dwells a creature with such a cantankerous reputation that generations of hunters do everything in their power to avoid it. The Sagu Mauler is one of the most feared denizens of the Sagu Jungle. Noted for its quick temper, incredible territorial nature, and stubbornness, there is little, if anything, that sets off a mauler more quickly than an intruder on its territory. Even monsters that outmatch a mauler in size and strength avoid tangling with it, for this creature cares nothing about a foe's superior strength as it charges them.

Sagu Mauler by Raymond Swanland

Geographic Distribution

• Sagu Jungle

Planeshift Tarkir

Sagu Mauler CR: 5

Large monstrosity, unaligned

Armor Class: 14 (natural armor)

Hit Points: 76 (9d10 + 27) 9d10+27

Speed: 40 ft , climb: 30 ft

STR

22 +6

DEX

11 +0

CON

17 +3

INT

3 -4

WIS

12 +1

CHA

6 -2

Senses: darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 11

Languages: -

Challenge Rating: 5

Sagu Mauler by Raymond Swanland

Hexproof. The sagu mauler has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Trampling Charge. If the sagu mauler moves at least 20 feet straight toward a creature and then hits it with a gore attack on the same turn, that target must succeed on a DC 13 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone. If the target is prone, the sagu mauler can make one stomp attack against it as a bonus action.

Actions

Gore. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 24 (4d8 + 6) piercing damage.
Stomp. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one prone creature. Hit: 22 (3d10 + 6) bludgeoning damage.

Suggested Environments

Environment. Jungle, Swamp