Dinosaur, Apatosaurus (Brontosaurus) |
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Gargantuan Animal
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| Hit Dice: 26d8+214 (331 hp) |
| Initiative: +0 |
| Speed: 20 ft (4 squares) |
| Armor Class: 15 (-4 size, +9 natural), touch 6, flat-footed 15 |
| Base Attack/Grapple: +19/+43 |
| Attack: Tail slam +27 melee (3d6+18 plus thunderous snap) or stamp 5d8+18 |
| Full Attack: Tail slam +27 melee (3d6+18 plus thunderous snap) or stamp 5d8+18 |
| Space/Reach: 20 ft/15 ft |
| Special Attacks: Thunderous snap, trample 4d8+18 |
| Special Qualities: Low-light vision, scent |
| Saves: Fort +25,
Ref +15, Will +10
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| Abilities: Str 34,
Dex 11, Con 27,
Int 1, Wis 14,
Cha 10 |
| Skills: Listen +15, Spot +22 |
| Feats: Alertness, Awesome Blow, Diehard, Endurance, Great Fortitude, Improved Bull Rush, Power Attack, Toughness |
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| Environment: Warm forests, plains and hills |
| Organization: Solitary, pair, or herd (3-6) |
| Challenge Rating: 12 |
| Treasure: None |
| Alignment: Always neutral |
| Advancement: 27-52 HD (Gargantuan); 53-78 HD (Colossal) |
| Level Adjustment: --- |
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This massive quadruped has a very long neck and tail, a small horse-like head, a wrinkled, elephantine hide and a small row of colorful spines lining its back, like those of an iguana.
The apatosaurs are the most common species of sauropod, the unbelievably large long-necked plant-eating dinosaurs.
Although they vary in size, most apatosaurs are between 70 and 80 feet in length and weigh from 30-40 tons. They are usually solitary, unlike their relatives Diplodocus and Seismosaurus. They feed on low-lying foliage with their long necks, and can rear up on their longer hind legs and tail to reach the tops of trees.
Another name for apatosaurus, old but still in common use is Brontosaurus; this name means “thunder lizard” and refers to the sound the beast makes as it walks.
COMBAT
Apatosaurs are so large that they have few natural enemies, besides allosaurs and megalosaurs hunting in packs. If directly threatened, they lash out with their powerful tails, but are capable of merely walking over most opponents.
Thunderous Snap (Ex): Although an apatosaurus is ponderous, its whip-like tail can move faster than sound. Any creature struck by an apatosaurus’ tail slam must make a Fortitude save (DC 28) or be stunned for 1d4 rounds and deafened for 1d4 minutes. On a successful save, the creature is merely deafened for 1d4 minutes. The save DC is Constitution based.
Trample (Ex): An apatosaurus can literally run over any creatures in its way that are of Huge or smaller size. Creatures trampled must make a Reflex save (DC 32 half) or take 4d8+18 damage. The save DC is Strength-based. |
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1977 Wizards of the Coast, Inc.
Originally found in the first edition Monster Manual (1977, Gary Gygax), Monstrous Compendium MC3 - Forgotten Realms Appendix I (1989), and Monstrous Compendium Annual Two (1995). It also appeared in the original D&D mod |
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