Keen Hearing and Smell. The Dire Fox has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or smell.
Companion's Bond. Dire Fox obeys Cerula's commands as best it can. It rolls for initiative like any other creature, but Cerula detemines its actions, decisions, attitudes, and so on. If Cerula is incapacitated or absent, Dire Fox acts on its own. When using Natural Explorer, Cerula and Dire Fox both move stealthily at a normal pace.
Dire Fox uses Cerula's proficiency bonus rather than its own.
Cerula's proficiency is added to AC, skills, saving throws, attack bonus, and damage rolls.
Dire fox gains proficiency in two skills of choice. (Insight, Sleight of Hand)
It also becomes proficient with all saving throws. For each new level, Dire Fox gains an additional hit die and increases hit points accordingly.
When Cerula gains an Ability Score Improvement, the Dire Fox's abilities get increased accordingly.
(At 4th level: WIS +1, INT +1)
Personality Trait: I put my friends' needs before my own in all things.
Flaw: My idea of "Hello" is a flurry of licks to the face.
Ideal: Nature. The natural world is more important than all the constructs of civilization.
Bond: Cerula is a beloved companion for whom I would gladly give my life.
(Starting at 7th Ranger level (9th overall), not yet unlocked:)
Beast's Defense. While Dire Fox can see Cerula, it has advantage on all saving throws.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack, DEX based: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 6) piercing damage.
Claw. Melee Weapon Attack, STR based: +2 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d6 + 3) slashing damage.
(Starting at 11th Ranger level (13th overall), not yet unlocked:)
Storm of Claws and Fangs. Dire Fox can use its action to make a melee attack against each creature of its choice within 5 feet of it, with a separate attack roll for each target.
Cunning Action. The Giant Fox can use dash, disengage, or hide as a bonus action.
(Starting at 5th Ranger level (7th overall), not yet unlocked:)
Coordinated Attack. Cerula and the Dire Fox form a more potent fighting team.
When she uses the Attack action on her turn, if Dire Fox can see her, it can use its reaction to make a melee attack.
(Starting at 15th Ranger level (17th overall), not yet unlocked:)
Superior Beast's Defense. Whenever an attacker that Dire Fox can see hits it with an attack, it can use its reaction to halve the attack's damage.
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