Apex Specimen. You can roll for the maximum value of hit points for the Venator and it grows one size larger. You also assume its hit points as if it were one size larger. For example, an Apex Brute Venator would have 138 hit points instead of 57(6d12+18) because the new hit dice would be (6d20+18) for increases from Huge to Gargantuan.
Predator's Presence. Creatures within 30ft that can see it must make a Wisdom saving throw with a DC equal to 8 + its proficiency bonus + its Constitution modifier or become Frightened on a failed save. The Apex Venator has advantage on attack rolls against creatures Frightened in this manner. A Frightened creature can repeat this save at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. If a creature's saving throw is successful or the effect ends for it, it is immune to this effect for the next 24 hours.
Vice Jaws. When it grapples a creature with its jaws, it can grapple creatures one size larger than its normal variant.
Epic Resilience. Has advantage on Strength and Constitution saving throws.
Hardened Scales. Its armor class increases by 3
The Apex Venator can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature's turn. The Apex Venator regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.
Legendary Resilience. It can end one spell effect or status condition on itself.
Rampaging Charge. It can move up to its movement speed to a spot it can see without provoking opportunity attacks. Creatures within 5ft of its path must make a Strength saving throw with a DC equal to 8 + its proficiency bonus + its strength modifier or be pushed back 10ft and knocked Prone.
Savage Bite. It can make a Bite attack against a creature that is grappled by its jaws.
Description
Venators are typically the thing that comes to mind when one thinks of dinosaurs. They are all the most dangerous of all their kin, easily often serving as the apex predators of their respective ecosystems. As dominant predators, there is little that will deter or frighten a Venator except for the presence of a creature of its strength and prowess. Venators tend to be solitary hunters; however, it is not uncommon for mated pairs to hunt together. Because of their predatory nature, they pose a great threat to any settlement that resides within their hunting grounds. As a result, many Venators are only found deep within the untamed wilderness of Rhymorra because any that venture too close to civilization are often killed due to the threat they pose.
As their name suggests, Venators have a wide array of natural tools at their disposal to make them one of the best hunters in the animal kingdom of Rhymorra. Although some species use claws or poison to debilitate their prey, their most potent weapons are their powerful jaws, which are filled with dozens of teeth the size of swords. These teeth not only allow them to pierce through the toughest of hides but also locks down on their quarry, preventing its escape.
Apex Venator. Although Venators naturally are an impressive sight to behold, there are rare occasions where these creatures have grown to legendary proportions given enough time, normally multiple centuries or even millennia. These variants are often known as Apexes and their appearances are so rare, that many believe they are myths. Many cultures who have encountered these creatures often see them as guardians, divine entities, or harbingers of destruction. Above is a template of how to make any Venator stat block into that of an Apex.
Note: This is a template and not a real monster. When making an Apex Venator, use the same stat block as the Venator you want to make an Apex of, do not use the stats given in this template.
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