CR 5 – Monstrosity – Poacher’s Bane
Tier 2 play
**Monster Name:** Poacher's Bane
**Size, Type, Alignment:** Medium, Monstrosity, Neutral Evil
**Core Stats:** Armor Class (AC) 15, Hit Points (HP) 85 (10d8 + 40), Speed 40 ft.
**Ability Scores:**
Strength 16 (+3),
Dexterity 14 (+2),
Constitution 18 (+4),
Intelligence 2 (-4),
Wisdom 12 (+1),
Charisma 6 (-2)
**Proficiencies:** Saving Throws: Strength +6, Constitution +7
Skills: Stealth +5, Survival +4
Damage Resistances: Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks
Damage Immunities: Poison
Condition Immunities: Charmed, Frightened
**Senses:** Darkvision 60 ft., Tremorsense 30 ft., Passive Perception 12
Languages: Understands Common but cannot speak
Challenge Rating (CR): 5
**Special Abilities:**
– **Camouflage:** The Poacher's Bane has advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to hide in natural environments.
– **Pack Tactics:** The Poacher's Bane has advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of the Poacher's allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isn't incapacitated.
**Actions:**
– **Multiattack:** The Poacher's Bane makes two attacks: one with its Claw and one with its Bite.
– **Claw:** +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) slashing damage.
– **Bite:** +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d8 + 3) piercing damage and the target must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or be poisoned for 1 minute. The poisoned target is incapacitated while poisoned in this way. The target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.
– **Stalking Strike (Recharge 5-6):** The Poacher's Bane can teleport up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space it can see and make one Claw attack as part of this ability.
**Description:** The Poacher's Bane is a monstrous hybrid of beast and humanoid, born from the twisted magic of a land suffering from the ravages of poaching. With its keen senses and stealthy nature, it lurks in the underbrush, waiting to ambush those who threaten its home. It uses cunning tactics to isolate and overwhelm intruders, often striking from the shadows with a vicious bite or slash. Driven by a primal rage against poachers, it is relentless in its defense of the biodiversity hotspot, making it a formidable foe for any adventurers who dare to trespass.