Diseased Hound in Dungeons & Dragons 5e
Hombrew
Diseased Hound CR: 1/2
Medium undead, beast, unaligned
Armor Class: 13
Hit Points: 22
Speed:
40 ft
STR
13 +1
DEX
15 +2
CON
14 +2
INT
3 -4
WIS
12 +1
CHA
6 -2
Skills:
Keen Smell
The Diseased Hound has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.Pack Hunger
The Diseased Hound has advantage on attack rolls against a creature if at least one of the hound’s allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally is not incapacitated.Plague Bite
A creature hit by the Diseased Hound’s Bite must succeed on a DC 12 Constitution saving throw or become poisoned until the end of its next turn.Damage Resistances: Poison
Condition Immunities: Poisoned
Senses: Keen smell, passive Perception 13
Challenge Rating: 1/2
Actions
Bite
Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 piercing damage, and the target must make a saving throw against Plague Bite.Drag Down
If the Diseased Hound hits a creature with Bite and had advantage on the attack roll, the target must succeed on a DC 12 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.A plague-infected dog, wolf, or farm hound twisted by sickness. Its fur is patchy, its gums are black, and foam drips from its mouth. It moves faster than the risen dead and goes after isolated prey.
These creatures are not fully undead yet, but the plague is already consuming them.
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