Large beast (dinosaur), unaligned
Armor Class 11 (natural armor)
Hit Points 19 (3d10 + 3)
Speed 40 ft.
Proficiency Bonus +2
Proficiency Bonus +2 (5th Edition Advanced Mode)
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 (+2) | 10 (+0) | 13 (+1) | 2 (-4) | 10 (+0) | 5 (-3) |
Skills Perception +2
Senses passive Perception 12
Languages –
Challenge 1/4 (50 XP)
ACTIONS
- Tail. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d10 + 2) bludgeoning damage.
DESCRIPTION
A Hadrosaurus is a large, semi-quadrupedal herbivore with a bony head crest. It can stand on either its hind legs or on all fours, depending on its needs. Its skin is scaly and varies in color from green to brown. It has a long, flexible neck, a stout body, and a powerful tail. It has a beak-like mouth and rows of small teeth for chewing plants.
COMBAT
A Hadrosaurus is not very aggressive, but it will defend itself if threatened. It can use its tail as a weapon, swinging it at its enemies with great force. It can also bite with its beak, but this is less effective. A Hadrosaurus can run fast on its hind legs, reaching speeds of up to 40 feet per second.
HABITAT / SOCIETY
A Hadrosaurus lives in warm, tropical or subtropical regions, where it can find plenty of vegetation to feed on. It prefers open plains, forests, and swamps, where it can avoid predators and find water sources. A Hadrosaurus is a social animal, living in large herds of up to hundreds of individuals. It communicates with its fellows using a variety of sounds, such as honks, bellows, and whistles. These sounds are amplified by its head crest, which also serves as a display of dominance and attraction.
ECOLOGY
A Hadrosaurus is an important part of the ecosystem, as it consumes large amounts of plants and disperses seeds through its droppings. It also provides food for many carnivorous creatures, such as tyrannosaurs, allosaurs, and deinonychus. A Hadrosaurus can live for up to 30 years in the wild, and up to 50 years in captivity. If raised from a very young age (ideally immediately after hatching), a Hadrosaurus can be trained to carry a rider. Some cultures use Hadrosaurs as mounts, beasts of burden, or even pets.