Keen Hearing and Smell: The Brutehound has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or smell.
Fire Breath (Recharge 4): The Brutehound exhales fire in a 15-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 13 Dexterity saving throw, taking 14 (4d6) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Dwarven Resilience: The Brutehound has advantage on saving throws against poison and resistance to poison damage.
Multiattack: The Brutehound makes two attacks: one with its bite and one with its warhammer.
Bite: Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 3) piercing damage plus 7 (2d6) fire damage.
Warhammer: Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) bludgeoning damage plus 7 (2d6) fire damage.
Infernal Howl (1/Day): The Brutehound lets out a horrifying howl. Each creature within 30 feet of it that can hear it must make a DC 13 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened for 1 minute. The frightened creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.
Flaming Charge: The Brutehound can use its bonus action to charge towards a target within 30 feet. The Brutehound moves in a straight line and makes a melee weapon attack with its warhammer against the target. On a hit, in addition to the normal damage, the target must succeed on a DC 13 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone. The Brutehound can't use Flaming Charge again until it finishes a short or long rest.
Fiery Retaliation: When the Brutehound takes damage from a creature within 5 feet of it, it can use its reaction to unleash a fiery burst. The triggering creature must make a DC 13 Dexterity saving throw, taking 10 (3d6) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Description
The Brutehound is a fearsome hybrid creature, combining the rugged physique of a dwarf with the fiery ferocity of a hell hound. It stands on sturdy legs, its muscular body covered in tough, reddish-brown fur. Its head bears the distinct features of a dwarf, with a broad and bearded visage, but adorned with burning eyes and sharp, pointed ears. Flames flicker along its back and tail, casting an eerie glow around it. Powerful jaws reveal rows of razor-sharp teeth, and its hands grip a fiery warhammer with deadly intent. The Brutehound exudes an intimidating presence, embodying the fusion of infernal power and dwarven resilience.
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