CR 5 – Monstrosity – Cuddly Swinebeast

Tier 2 play

**Monster Name**: Cuddly Swinebeast

**Size, Type, Alignment**: Medium Monstrosity, Neutral

**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: Poison

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.

– **Moo of the Wild**: Once per day, the Cuddly Swinebeast can emit a powerful bellow that causes all creatures within a 30-foot radius to make a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, creatures are frightened for 1 minute. They can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of their turns, ending the effect on themselves on a success.

**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**: Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (1d10 + 3) bludgeoning damage. The target must succeed on a DC 15 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.

– **Bellowing Charge (Recharge 5-6)**: The Cuddly Swinebeast can charge forward in a straight line up to 30 feet. Each creature in that line must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 18 (4d8) bludgeoning damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

**Description**: The Cuddly Swinebeast is a peculiar creature, a blend of swine and the essence of a gentle giant. Born from the ashes of the LA fires, it roams the land with a surprisingly friendly demeanor, despite its formidable appearance. With a rotund body covered in bristly fur and large, expressive eyes, it often approaches adventurers with curiosity rather than aggression. The Cuddly Swinebeast uses its charge to intimidate foes while relying on its bellow to scatter weaker opponents. It prefers to avoid conflict when possible, often opting to flee or negotiate rather than fight, making it a unique encounter for adventurers exploring the wilderness.