I need me some tentacles.

[tylermalan]

I am in need of a monster stat block that I can use for multiple different monsters. I would like it to have the ability to grab, constrict, trip, and possibly push people around. I have access to the Bestiary 1 and any online resource. The stat block doesn't have to have all of the above stuff, but the more the better. Also, CR is irrelevant - I'm actually more apt to use something that's very powerful as opposed to very low CR if faced with those two options. Any suggestions?

 

[Dingo333]

I would recommend using the eidolon building rules, it allows you to build simular monsters quickly by picking a base and altering from there as you need

 

[tylermalan]

Is that in Bestiary 1?

 

[paradox42]

Actually, it's from the APG. This would fall under the "any online resource" portion of your previously-stated access.

Try here for a start.

EDIT: Aha! I knew they'd include a direct link to the Eidolon section! Inserted into hyperlink.

Good suggestion, Dingo, BTW- I agree with you. Once the basic stat-block is completed, swapping out an Evolution here and there is a breeze. Just what the OP needs, I'd say.

 

[frankthedm]

Would not a Kraken with various Combat Manuver feats work?

 

[tylermalan]

I suppose a Kraken would probably work, yeah. I also took a look at the Eidolon stuff, but it has me confused.

 

[frankthedm]

Shining Force 2

It will take up some feats, but a kraken could make decent use of Ki Throw from advanced player's Guide.

On a successful unarmed trip attack against a target your size or smaller, you may throw the target prone in any square you threaten rather than its own square. This movement does not provoke attacks of opportunity, and you cannot throw the creature into a space occupied by other creatures.

I'm thinking swap Bleeding Critical, Critical Focus & Improved Critical (arm) for Improved unarmed strike, Improved trip & Ki throw.

 

[tylermalan]

The session is tonight, and I'm gonna use the Kraken.

 

[frankthedm]

Make sure to familiarize yourself with all the kraken's combat options!

 

[tylermalan]

So, it went pretty well. It was definitely overpowering, but I let them "kill" a couple of the 6 tentacles that I threw at them so they didn't think it was impossible. Only the tentacles were visible, and all the PCs were defeated! Yay!