Battle Mastiff (4e Creature)

The battle mastiff is a large dog bred for combat. It can be ridden by a small humanoid.

A character knows the following information with a successful

Nature check.

DC 10: The battle mastiff is a large dog bred for war. They are sometimes ridden by halflings.

DC 15: The battle mastiff will try to knock its opponent prone before biting it.

Battle Mastiff Level 3 Skirmisher
medium Natural Beast (mount) XP 150
HP 46; Bloodied 23		Initiative +3
AC 16; Fortitude 16, Reflex 15, Will 14		Perception +7
Speed 6		Low-light Vision



Standard Actions
Bite ♦ Standard



Attack: Basic Melee; +10 vs. AC
Hit: 1d10 + 4 damage




Tackle ♦ Encounter



Attack: Melee; +8 vs. Reflex
Hit: 1d8 + 6 damage, the target pushed one square and is knocked prone.

Effect: The mastiff can move up to its speed and enter one enemy's space. This movement provokes opportunity attacks, and the mastiff must end its move in an previously occupied space. When it enters an enemy’s space, the mastiff makes a an attack:


Small Mount ♦ At-will






Effect: The battle mastiff can act as a mount for any small humanoid:


Skills —



Str 15 (+4)	Dex 14 (+4)	Wis 13 (+3)
Con 16 (+5)	Int 2 (-2)	Cha 10 (+1)
Alignment Unaligned	Languages --
Equipment —