Hippopotamus
Pathfinder Remaster. Stats use the Pathfinder Remaster rules from Pathfinder Monster Core 2.
The Hippopotamus is a Level 5 creature, with Armor Class 21 and 85 hit points. The hippopotamus is a deceptively fast and highly territorial semi-aquatic mammal that protects its waters with violent aggression.
Stat Block
- Edition: Pathfinder Remaster
- Size: Large
- Type: animal
- Level: 5
- Armor Class: 21
- Hit Points: 85
- Speed: 25 ft., swim 20 ft.
- STR: 6
- DEX: 2
- CON: 6
- INT: -4
- WIS: 4
- CHA: -2
- Fortitude Save: +15
- Reflex Save: +9
- Will Save: +11
- Perception: +11
- Senses: low-light vision, scent (imprecise) 30 feet
- Skills: Athletics +13, Stealth +11 (+13 in water), Survival +11
- Traits: animal
Abilities & Attacks
Deep Breath. The hippopotamus can hold its breath for 5 minutes. Aquatic Ambush (1 action). 30 feet. Requirements The monster is hiding in water and a creature that hasn't detected it is within the listed number of feet. Effect The monster moves up to its swim Speed + 10 feet toward the triggering creature, traveling on water and on land. Once the creature is in reach, the monster makes a Strike against it. The creature is Off-Guard against this Strike. Capsize (1 action) (attack). The hippopotamus tries to capsize an adjacent aquatic vessel of its size or smaller. The hippopotamus must succeed at an Athletics check with a DC of 25 (reduced by 5 for each size smaller the vessel is than the hippo) or the pilot's Sailing Lore DC, whichever is higher. Trample (3 actions). Medium or smaller, foot, DC 22 basic Reflex save. The monster Strides up to double its Speed and can move through the spaces of creatures of the listed size, Trampling each creature whose space it enters. The monster can attempt to Trample the same creature only once in a single use of Trample. The monster deals the damage of the listed Strike, but trampled creatures can attempt a basic Reflex save at the listed DC (no damage on a critical success, half damage on a success, double damage on a critical failure).
Common Questions
How much HP does a Hippopotamus have?
85 hit points.
What level is a Hippopotamus?
Level 5.
What is a Hippopotamus's Armor Class?
AC 21.
How fast can a Hippopotamus move?
Speed 25 ft., swim 20 ft.
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