Medium Monstrosity, Unaligned
Armor Class 14 Natural Armor
Hit Points 20 (3d8 + 6)
Speed 30 ft., Burrow 10 ft.
STR
14 (+2)
DEX
8 (-1)
CON
15 (+2)
INT
2 (-4)
WIS
10 (+0)
CHA
5 (-3)
Senses Darkvision 60 ft., Passive Perception 10
Languages --
Challenge 1 (200 XP)
Proficiency Bonus +2
Traits

Keen Smell. The basilisk hound has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.

Actions

Multiattack. The basilisk hound makes two attacks: one with its bite and one with its claws.

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage.

Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (2d4 + 2) slashing damage.

Paralyzing Gaze. The basilisk hound fixes its gaze on a target within 30'. The target must success at a DC 12 Constitution save or else become paralyzed.  The basilisk hound must Concentrate to maintain the effect and stay within eyesight and 30' of the target.  A creature that isn't surprised can avert its gaze from the basilisk hound until the start of its next turn, but doing so imposes Disadvantage on all attacks and Dexterity saving throws.

Description

A basilisk hound is a slightly smaller cousin to the basilisk.  Its appearance is a cross between a Giant Badger and a Baslisk, with thick spines on its back and a black and grey tough skin.

Monster Tags: Misc Creature

Habitat: Forest

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