CR 5 – Type – Monstrosity – Cuddly Swinebeast
Tier 2 play
**Monster Name:** Cuddly Swinebeast
**Size, Type, Alignment:** Medium Monstrosity, Unaligned
**Core Stats:** Armor Class (AC) 14, Hit Points (HP) 85 (10d8 + 40), Speed 40 ft.
**Ability Scores:**
Strength 16 (+3),
Dexterity 12 (+1),
Constitution 18 (+4),
Intelligence 2 (-4),
Wisdom 10 (+0),
Charisma 5 (-3)
**Proficiencies:** Saving Throws: Constitution +7, Strength +6
Skills: Perception +3
Damage Resistances: Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks
Damage Immunities: None
Condition Immunities: Charmed, Frightened
**Senses:** Darkvision 60 ft., Passive Perception 13
Languages: Understands Common but cannot speak
Challenge Rating (CR): 5
**Special Abilities:**
– **Swine Charge:** If the Cuddly Swinebeast moves at least 20 feet straight toward a target and then hits it with a tusk attack on the same turn, the target takes an extra 10 (3d6) piercing damage and must succeed on a DC 15 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.
– **Bellowing Roar (Recharge 5-6):** The Swinebeast emits a thunderous bellow. Each creature within 30 feet must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened until the end of its next turn.
**Actions:**
– **Multiattack:** The Cuddly Swinebeast makes two attacks: one with its tusks and one with its tail.
– **Tusk Attack:** +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d6 + 3) piercing damage.
– **Tail Whip:** +6 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (1d10 + 3) bludgeoning damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 15 Strength saving throw or be pushed 10 feet away.
**Description:** The Cuddly Swinebeast is a bizarre fusion of a pig and a miniature cow, with a rotund body covered in soft, fluffy fur. Originating from the remnants of a magical experiment gone awry, these creatures roam the countryside, often found in the company of lost souls or wandering adventurers. They are surprisingly agile for their size and use their bulk to charge at foes, knocking them down with their powerful tusks. Despite their fearsome appearance, they are generally non-aggressive unless provoked, often preferring to bellow loudly to scare off intruders. Their demeanor is playful, but they can become fierce protectors of their territory when threatened.