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Gorgon ~ CR 8

This bull-like creature seems to be made oof interlocking metallic plates. Faint plumes of green smoke puff from its mouth.

Environment: Temperate plains, rocky hills, underground

Organization: 1-12


Proficiency Score: +9

Large; True Neutral; Animal, Mystical


Armor Class: 26 (+8 Natural, -1 Size, +9 Proficiency Score)

Hit Points: 136 (8d10+56)

Speed: Land 30 feet

Initiative: +0 (Advantage)


STRDEXCONINTWISCHA
20 (+5)10 (+0)24 (+7)2 (-4)16 (+3)9 (-1)

Saves: 

  • Fortitude +16
  • Reflex +9
  • Will +12

Skills: 

  • Perception +12

Senses: Passive Perception: 22; Dark Vision 60 feet; Scent

Languages: None


Actions

Breath Weapon (5 or 6, 60-foot cone). Ranged Strike DC 18 Fortitude Save or be inflicted with the Petrified condition. A creature can continue to attempt a new save each round unless it is caught in a second instance of a Gorgon’s breath weapon. If a creature is in a Gorgon’s breath weapon twice it is permanently Petrified.

Gore. Melee Strike +14/+9+4 (unarmed) with 4d8+5 piercing damage.

Kick. Melee Strike +14/+9/+4 (unarmed) with 2d6+5 bludgeoning damage.

Trample. As a triple action, a Gorgon can move up to twice its speed through the space of creatures one size smaller or smaller. This action deals 2d6+5 bludgeoning damage against all creatures whose spaces were moved through unless they make a DC 18 Reflex saves, half damage on a success. This action has the move tag that triggers Attacks of Opportunity. A creature choosing to take the Attack of Opportunity must give up their chance at a Reflex save unless they use two or more reactions.