Bison
Pathfinder Remaster. Stats use the Pathfinder Remaster rules from Pathfinder Monster Core 2.
The Bison is a Level 4 creature, with Armor Class 20 and 70 hit points. A massive, shaggy herbivore that dominates open plains and cold tundras.
Stat Block
- Edition: Pathfinder Remaster
- Size: Large
- Type: animal
- Level: 4
- Armor Class: 20
- Hit Points: 70
- Speed: 30 ft.
- STR: 6
- DEX: 3
- CON: 5
- INT: -5
- WIS: 2
- CHA: -1
- Fortitude Save: +13
- Reflex Save: +11
- Will Save: +8
- Perception: +8
- Senses: scent (imprecise) 60 feet
- Skills: Athletics +14, Survival +10
- Traits: animal
Abilities & Attacks
Cold Adaptation. The bison reduces the effects it suffers from cold environments by one step. Pointed Charge (2 actions). The bison surges forward at its foe, horns lowered. It Strides twice. If the bison ends its movement within melee range of an enemy, it makes a horn Strike against that enemy. This Strike gains the fatal d12 trait. Rolling Thunder (3 actions). The bison kicks up dust and shakes the ground as it charges. The stampeding bison Strides up to twice its Speed in a straight line, dealing 4d6+6 bludgeoning damage (DC 21 basic Reflex save) to any Medium or smaller creature in its path. Multiple bison can participate in Rolling Thunder by spending this ability's actions and waiting to charge until the herd is ready. Before the beginning of their next turn, they can then charge as a reaction triggered by an adjacent bison beginning its Rolling Thunder charge. All bison in the combined charge must charge in parallel lines, so the areas can't overlap. The combined charge deals an additional 3d6 bludgeoning damage to creatures in the area, and a creature that fails the Reflex saving throw is also knocked Prone. Knockdown (1 action). Requirements The monster's last action was a successful Strike that lists Knockdown in its damage entry. Effect The monster attempts to Trip the creature. This attempt neither applies nor counts toward the monster's multiple attack penalty.
Common Questions
How much HP does a Bison have?
70 hit points.
What level is a Bison?
Level 4.
What is a Bison's Armor Class?
AC 20.
How fast can a Bison move?
Speed 30 ft.
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