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<blockquote data-quote="Jacob Vardy" data-source="post: 8607444" data-attributes="member: 6913934">I was populating the random encounter table for my current campaign, when i had the idle though &quot;what if i used the squad template for some for some of these?&quot;&nbsp; A pack of hyenas could keep a low level party on their toes.&nbsp; A flock of axe beaks could be a nasty surprise.&nbsp; A lion pride could challenge mid tier parties.&nbsp; Same with a herd of rhinos.&nbsp; A herd of elephants can challenge most parties.&nbsp; And i am oh so tempted by a flock of rocs...&nbsp; (even though the later two ignore the &quot;CR 3 or less&quot; advice.Anyway, i couldn't see anyone else mentioning this with a quick search.&nbsp; So i thought i'd share.<h3>HYENA PACK</h3>CHALLENGE 2&nbsp; &nbsp; LARGE GROUP OF MEDIUM BEASTS 450 XPAC 11 HP 20 (5d8; bloodied 10) Speed 50 ft.STR&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; DEX&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; CON&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; INT&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; WIS&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; CHA10 (+0)&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; 16 (+3)&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; 10 (+0)&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; 2 (–4)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; 12 (+1)&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; 4 (–3)Proficiency +2; Manoeuvre DC 11Skills Perception +3Senses darkvision 30 ft., passive Perception 13Languages —ACTIONSBite. Melee Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 2 (1d4) piercing damage, half if bloodied. If this damage reduces the target to 0 hit points, the pack can use its bonus action to move half its Speed and make a second bite attack.<h3>AXE BEAK FLOCK</h3>CHALLENGE 3HUGE GROUP OF LARGE BEASTS 700 XPAC 11 HP 80 (15d10; bloodied 40) Speed 50 ft.STR&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; DEX&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; CON&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; INT&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; WIS&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; CHA16 (+3)&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; 12 (+1)&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; 10 (+0)&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; 2 (–4)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; 10 (+0)&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; 4 (–3)Proficiency +2; Manoeuvre DC 12Senses passive Perception 10Languages —Area Vulnerability. The flock takes double damage from any effect that targets an area.Flock Dispersal. When the flock is reduced to 0 hit points, it turns into 2 (1d4) base creatures, each of which are bloodied.Flock. The flock is composed of 5 or more creatures. If it is subjected to a spell, attack, or other effect that affects only one target, it takes any damage but ignores other effects. It can share its space with Medium or smaller creatures or objects. The flock can move through any opening large enough for one base creature without squeezing.ACTIONSBeak. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 18 (5d6 + 3) slashing damage, half if bloodied.<h3>LION PRIDE</h3>CHALLENGE 6HUGE GROUP OF LARGE BEASTS 2,300 XPAC 12 HP 140 (20d10 + 40; bloodied 70) Speed 50 ft.STR&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; DEX&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; CON&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; INT&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; WIS&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; CHA18 (+4)&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; 14 (+2)&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; 14 (+2)&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; 3 (–4)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; 12 (+1)&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; 4 (–3)Proficiency +3; Manoeuvre DC 13Skills Perception +4, Stealth +7Senses passive Perception 14Languages —Area Vulnerability. The pride takes double damage from any effect that targets an area.Pride Dispersal. When the pride is reduced to 0 hit points, it turns into 2 (1d4) base creatures, each of which are bloodied.Herd. The pride is composed of 5 or more creatures. If it is subjected to a spell, attack, or other effect that affects only one target, it takes any damage but ignores other effects. It can share its space with Medium or smaller creatures or objects. The pride can move through any opening large enough for one base creature without squeezing.Keen Smell. The pride has advantage on Perception checks that rely on smell.Long Jump. The pride can long jump up to 25 feet.Pride Tactics. The pride has advantage on attack rolls against a creature if at least one of the lion’s allies is within 5 feet of the creature and not incapacitated.ACTIONSClaws. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) slashing damage, half if bloodied. If the lion moves at least 20 feet straight towards the target before the attack, the target makes a DC 13 Strength saving throw, falling prone on a failure. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d10 + 3) piercing damage, half if bloodied.BONUS ACTIONSOpportune Bite. The pride makes a bite attack against a prone creature.<h3>RHINOCEROS CRASH</h3>CHALLENGE 10HUGE GROUP OF LARGE BEASTS 450 XPAC 12 (natural armour) HP 225 (30d10 + 60; bloodied 22) Speed 40 ft.STR&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; DEX&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; CON&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; INT&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; WIS&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; CHA20 (+5)&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; 8 (–1)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; 14 (+2)&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; 2 (–4)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; 12 (+1)&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; 4 (–3)Proficiency +4; Manoeuvre DC 15Senses passive Perception 14Languages —Area Vulnerability. The herd takes double damage from any effect that targets an area.Herd Dispersal. When the herd is reduced to 0 hit points, it turns into 2 (1d4) base creatures, each of which are bloodied.Herd. The herd is composed of 5 or more creatures. If it is subjected to a spell, attack, or other effect that affects only one target, it takes any damage but ignores other effects. It can share its space with Medium or smaller creatures or objects. The herd can move through any opening large enough for one base creature without squeezing.ACTIONSGore. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 70 (10d8 + 5) bludgeoning damage, half if bloodied. If the rhinoceros moves at least 20 feet straight towards the target before the attack, the attack deals an extra 20 (5d8) bludgeoning damage, half if bloodied, and the target makes a DC 17 Strength saving throw, falling prone on a failure.<h3>ELEPHANT PARADE</h3>CHALLENGE 18GIGANTIC GROUP OF HUGE BEASTS 20,000 XPAC 12 (natural armour) HP 460 (40d12 + 40; bloodied 230) Speed 40 ft.STR&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; DEX&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; CON&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; INT&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; WIS&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; CHA22 (+6)&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; 8 (–1)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; 20 (+5)&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; 4 (–3)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; 10 (+0)&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; 6 (–2)Proficiency +6; Manoeuvre DC 16Senses passive Perception 10Languages —Area Vulnerability. The herd takes double damage from any effect that targets an area.Herd Dispersal. When the herd is reduced to 0 hit points, it turns into 2 (1d4) base creatures, each of which are bloodied.Herd. The herd is composed of 5 or more creatures. If it is subjected to a spell, attack, or other effect that affects only one target, it takes any damage but ignores other effects. It can share its space with Medium or smaller creatures or objects. The herd can move through any opening large enough for one base creature without squeezing.ACTIONSGore. Melee Weapon Attack: +12 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 71 (15d8 + 6) piercing damage, half if bloodied. If the herd moves at least 20 feet straight towards the target before the attack, the target makes a DC 20 Strength saving throw, falling prone on a failure.Stomp. Melee Weapon Attack: +12 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 86 (15d10 + 6) bludgeoning damage, half if bloodied.BONUS ACTIONSTrample Underfoot. The herd makes a stomp attack against a prone creature.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Jacob Vardy, post: 8607444, member: 6913934"] I was populating the random encounter table for my current campaign, when i had the idle though "what if i used the squad template for some for some of these?" A pack of hyenas could keep a low level party on their toes. A flock of axe beaks could be a nasty surprise. A lion pride could challenge mid tier parties. Same with a herd of rhinos. A herd of elephants can challenge most parties. And i am oh so tempted by a flock of rocs... (even though the later two ignore the "CR 3 or less" advice. Anyway, i couldn't see anyone else mentioning this with a quick search. So i thought i'd share. [HEADING=2]HYENA PACK[/HEADING] CHALLENGE 2 LARGE GROUP OF MEDIUM BEASTS 450 XP AC 11 HP 20 (5d8; bloodied 10) Speed 50 ft. STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA 10 (+0) 16 (+3) 10 (+0) 2 (–4) 12 (+1) 4 (–3) Proficiency +2; Manoeuvre DC 11 Skills Perception +3 Senses darkvision 30 ft., passive Perception 13 Languages — ACTIONS Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 2 (1d4) piercing damage, half if bloodied. If this damage reduces the target to 0 hit points, the pack can use its bonus action to move half its Speed and make a second bite attack. [HEADING=2]AXE BEAK FLOCK[/HEADING] CHALLENGE 3 HUGE GROUP OF LARGE BEASTS 700 XP AC 11 HP 80 (15d10; bloodied 40) Speed 50 ft. STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA 16 (+3) 12 (+1) 10 (+0) 2 (–4) 10 (+0) 4 (–3) Proficiency +2; Manoeuvre DC 12 Senses passive Perception 10 Languages — Area Vulnerability. The flock takes double damage from any effect that targets an area. Flock Dispersal. When the flock is reduced to 0 hit points, it turns into 2 (1d4) base creatures, each of which are bloodied. Flock. The flock is composed of 5 or more creatures. If it is subjected to a spell, attack, or other effect that affects only one target, it takes any damage but ignores other effects. It can share its space with Medium or smaller creatures or objects. The flock can move through any opening large enough for one base creature without squeezing. ACTIONS Beak. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 18 (5d6 + 3) slashing damage, half if bloodied. [HEADING=2]LION PRIDE[/HEADING] CHALLENGE 6 HUGE GROUP OF LARGE BEASTS 2,300 XP AC 12 HP 140 (20d10 + 40; bloodied 70) Speed 50 ft. STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA 18 (+4) 14 (+2) 14 (+2) 3 (–4) 12 (+1) 4 (–3) Proficiency +3; Manoeuvre DC 13 Skills Perception +4, Stealth +7 Senses passive Perception 14 Languages — Area Vulnerability. The pride takes double damage from any effect that targets an area. Pride Dispersal. When the pride is reduced to 0 hit points, it turns into 2 (1d4) base creatures, each of which are bloodied. Herd. The pride is composed of 5 or more creatures. If it is subjected to a spell, attack, or other effect that affects only one target, it takes any damage but ignores other effects. It can share its space with Medium or smaller creatures or objects. The pride can move through any opening large enough for one base creature without squeezing. Keen Smell. The pride has advantage on Perception checks that rely on smell. Long Jump. The pride can long jump up to 25 feet. Pride Tactics. The pride has advantage on attack rolls against a creature if at least one of the lion’s allies is within 5 feet of the creature and not incapacitated. ACTIONS Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) slashing damage, half if bloodied. If the lion moves at least 20 feet straight towards the target before the attack, the target makes a DC 13 Strength saving throw, falling prone on a failure. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d10 + 3) piercing damage, half if bloodied. BONUS ACTIONS Opportune Bite. The pride makes a bite attack against a prone creature. [HEADING=2]RHINOCEROS CRASH[/HEADING] CHALLENGE 10 HUGE GROUP OF LARGE BEASTS 450 XP AC 12 (natural armour) HP 225 (30d10 + 60; bloodied 22) Speed 40 ft. STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA 20 (+5) 8 (–1) 14 (+2) 2 (–4) 12 (+1) 4 (–3) Proficiency +4; Manoeuvre DC 15 Senses passive Perception 14 Languages — Area Vulnerability. The herd takes double damage from any effect that targets an area. Herd Dispersal. When the herd is reduced to 0 hit points, it turns into 2 (1d4) base creatures, each of which are bloodied. Herd. The herd is composed of 5 or more creatures. If it is subjected to a spell, attack, or other effect that affects only one target, it takes any damage but ignores other effects. It can share its space with Medium or smaller creatures or objects. The herd can move through any opening large enough for one base creature without squeezing. ACTIONS Gore. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 70 (10d8 + 5) bludgeoning damage, half if bloodied. If the rhinoceros moves at least 20 feet straight towards the target before the attack, the attack deals an extra 20 (5d8) bludgeoning damage, half if bloodied, and the target makes a DC 17 Strength saving throw, falling prone on a failure. [HEADING=2]ELEPHANT PARADE[/HEADING] CHALLENGE 18 GIGANTIC GROUP OF HUGE BEASTS 20,000 XP AC 12 (natural armour) HP 460 (40d12 + 40; bloodied 230) Speed 40 ft. STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA 22 (+6) 8 (–1) 20 (+5) 4 (–3) 10 (+0) 6 (–2) Proficiency +6; Manoeuvre DC 16 Senses passive Perception 10 Languages — Area Vulnerability. The herd takes double damage from any effect that targets an area. Herd Dispersal. When the herd is reduced to 0 hit points, it turns into 2 (1d4) base creatures, each of which are bloodied. Herd. The herd is composed of 5 or more creatures. If it is subjected to a spell, attack, or other effect that affects only one target, it takes any damage but ignores other effects. It can share its space with Medium or smaller creatures or objects. The herd can move through any opening large enough for one base creature without squeezing. ACTIONS Gore. Melee Weapon Attack: +12 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 71 (15d8 + 6) piercing damage, half if bloodied. If the herd moves at least 20 feet straight towards the target before the attack, the target makes a DC 20 Strength saving throw, falling prone on a failure. Stomp. Melee Weapon Attack: +12 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 86 (15d10 + 6) bludgeoning damage, half if bloodied. BONUS ACTIONS Trample Underfoot. The herd makes a stomp attack against a prone creature. [/QUOTE]

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