Medium beast (giant animal), unaligned
Armor Class 13
Hit Points 9 (2d8)
Hit Points (suggested) 16 (3d8+3)
Speed 40 ft.
Proficiency Bonus +2
Proficiency Bonus +2 (5th Edition Advanced Mode)
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 (+0) | 16 (+3) | 10 (+0) suggested 12 (+1) | 4 (-3) | 12 (+1) | 5 (-3) |
Skills Perception +3, Stealth +5
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 13
Languages –
Challenge 1/8 (25 XP)
Keen Hearing and Smell. The weasel has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or smell.
ACTIONS
- Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3) piercing damage.
- Bite (suggested). Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (2d6) piercing damage. The target is jawlocked and grappled (escape DC 10), until the grapple ends the giant weasel automatically inflicts 7 (2d6) piercing damage. In addition, the target’s wounds start bleeding for 1 hit point per round for each attack suffered.
DESCRIPTION
A giant weasel is a large, furry beast that resembles a normal weasel, but much bigger and more vicious. It has a long, slender body, a pointed snout, small ears, and sharp teeth. Its fur is usually brown or black, with a white patch on its chest and throat. A giant weasel can grow up to 12 feet long and weigh up to 700 pounds . A giant weasel can see well in the dark, and it can move silently and stealthily through various terrains .
Giant weasels are different from their smaller cousins in their tendency to live and hunt in packs. They attack men as often as any other prey and are relentless adversaries. When a giant weasel bites, it locks its jaws onto its victim and refuses to let go. Instead, the weasel begins to suck the blood from its prey. Agents in the animal’s saliva not only prevent the victim’s blood from clotting, but actually promote the bleeding of the wound.
The pelts of giant weasels are valuable, as are those of their smaller cousins, and an intact one can fetch from 1,000 to 6,000 gold pieces on the open market. As a general rule, the most valuable pelts are those of the northern species, which are wholly white in color, or those of the rare black weasels.
COMBAT
A giant weasel is a swift and agile predator that relies on its keen senses of hearing and smell to locate its prey. It attacks with its powerful bite, which can pierce through armor and flesh. A giant weasel can also latch onto its target and drag it away to feed on it later .
When the lair of a pack of giant weasels is found, it often contains a minimum of four animals. There are young equal to the number of adults in the lair; the young are from 10% to 80% grown. They attack just as the adults would, inflicting damage appropriate to their degree of growth. If taken before they are half-grown, there is a chance that giant weasels can be trained to serve as hunting or guard animals.
HABITAT / SOCIETY
A giant weasel is a solitary hunter that prefers to live in forests, grasslands, or hills. It avoids areas with too many competitors or predators, such as wolves, bears, or dragons. A giant weasel does not form bonds with other creatures, except for a possible mate during the breeding season . A female giant weasel can give birth to a litter of up to six cubs, which she raises and protects until they are old enough to fend for themselves .
Giant weasels are territorial and will defend their hunting grounds from intruders. They communicate with each other using a variety of sounds, such as hisses, growls, squeaks, and whistles.
ECOLOGY
A giant weasel is a carnivore that feeds on rodents, rabbits, birds, and other small or medium-sized animals. It can also scavenge on carrion or steal food from other creatures. A giant weasel has a high metabolism and needs to eat frequently to sustain itself .
A giant weasel plays an important role in the ecosystem by controlling the population of its prey species. It also provides food for larger predators or scavengers that may feed on its carcass or leftovers. A giant weasel can be hunted for its fur, meat, or teeth, which are valued by some cultures or traders. A giant weasel can also be tamed or trained by skilled handlers, who can use it as a mount, a guard, or a companion .