Titan Fang Goliath
Huge Beast, Neutral
Armor Class: 15 (Natural Armor)
Hit Points: 210 (20d12 + 80)
Speed: 40 ft., climb 20 ft.
Challenge Rating: 13 (10,000 XP)
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 14 | 22 | 2 | 16 | 5 |
Saving Throws: Strength +12, Constitution +10, Wisdom +7
Skills: Perception +7, Stealth +6, Survival +7
Damage Vulnerabilities: none
Damage Resistances: Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from nonmagical attacks.
Damage Immunities: Poison, Psychic
Condition Immunities: Charmed, Frightened, Paralyzed, Stunned
Senses: Blindsight 60 ft., Darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 17
Languages: Understands Sylvan and Primordial but does not speak.
Spellcasting
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Actions & Abilities
Multiattack: The Titan Fang Goliath can make three attacks per turn: one with its Bite and two with its Spikes.
Bite: – Melee Weapon Attack: +11 to hit
– Reach: 5 ft.
– Target: One creature
– Hit: 4d10 + 6 piercing damage
– Effect: The Goliath’s massive jaws snap down, able to crush bone and leave deep wounds. If the target is a Medium or smaller creature, it must make a DC 18 Strength saving throw. On a failed save, the target is grappled (escape DC 18). The grappling ends if the Goliath is incapacitated.
Spike Barrage: – Ranged Weapon Attack: +9 to hit
– Range: 30 ft.
– Target: One creature
– Hit: 3d8 + 6 piercing damage
– Effect: The Goliath unleashes a volley of its thorny spikes, propelling them with deadly force. On a hit, the target must make a DC 18 Dexterity saving throw.
– Failure: The target takes full damage and is knocked prone.
– Success: The target takes half damage and remains standing.
Frightful Roar (Recharge 5-6): – Activation: The Titan Fang Goliath lets out a terrifying roar.
– Area: All creatures within 60 feet must hear the roar.
– Effect: Each creature must make a DC 18 Wisdom saving throw.
– Failure: The creature is frightened until the end of its next turn.
– Success: The creature is unaffected.
Reactive Charge: – Trigger: When a creature within 15 feet of the Goliath attacks it and becomes vulnerable due to a condition (e.g., after a failed attack roll).
– Action: The Goliath can move up to its speed towards the attacker without provoking opportunity attacks.
– Damage: The next successful attack made against that creature (by the Goliath) deals an additional 2d6 bludgeoning damage due to the impact.
Vicious Swipe (Legendary Action): – Melee Weapon Attack: +11 to hit
– Reach: 10 ft.
– Target: One creature
– Hit: 3d6 + 6 slashing damage
– Effect: Using its lethal spikes, the Goliath swipes at a nearby opponent. This attack can occur only while another creature is within range and cannot be used on the same target of its Bite or Spike Barrage on this turn.
Quick Retreat (Legendary Action): – Action: The Goliath can move up to half its speed without provoking opportunity attacks.
– Effect: This allows it to reposition itself strategically during combat, potentially moving into cover or away from melee combatants.
Appearance
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Size and Shape: The Titan Fang Goliath is an enormous creature, boasting a robust and muscular physique that stretches 20 feet in length and stands 12 feet tall at the shoulder. Its immense size evokes the feeling of a walking mountain, with a solid, massive structure designed for both strength and agility.
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Coloration: Its skin showcases a captivating mottled blend of earthy browns and deep leafy greens, perfectly camouflaging it within the dense vegetation of Elysian Vale. The patterns mimic the dappled light of the forest floor, aiding it in its stealthy ambush tactics.
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Texture and Surface Features: The surface of the Goliath’s skin is rugged and tough, resembling a thick, craggy terrain rather than smooth skin. It features patches of coarse texture that provide additional protection, while clusters of vibrant bioluminescent fungi grow along its back, glowing with a faint bioluminescence during the night, adding to its menacing presence.
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Facial Features: The Titan Fang Goliath possesses a wide, powerful jaw lined with serrated, obsidian-like teeth that evoke images of jagged shards of stone. Its large, luminous blue eyes shine with an eerie glow, piercing through the shadows and capturing the light like a beacon of ferocity and primal awareness. The creature’s face is further marked by pronounced cheekbones and a broad snout that enhances its imposing visage.
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Limbs and Appendages: It has four massive limbs, each muscular and capable of supporting its great weight. Each paw ends in thick, clawed toes that can tear through flesh and vegetation alike. The limbs are powerful, allowing for extraordinary bursts of speed when charging but also possess the dexterity needed for ambush tactics. Its back is adorned with spikes that are long, thorny, and kaleidoscopic, serving both as a striking visual element and armor against potential threats.
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Special Features: The most remarkable features of the Titan Fang Goliath are the bioluminescent fungi that sprout from its back and the stunning, chaotic coloration of its spikes. These spikes serve both for defense and for intimidating potential predators or rivals. The creature’s glimmering blue eyes grant it an uncanny sight, providing superior vision even in the dim light of its forest home.
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Posture and Movement: The Goliath exhibits a proud and commanding posture, often standing tall to survey its surroundings. When it moves, it has a surprising agility for its size; it stalks its territory with a graceful lumber, utilizing its camouflaged body to blend seamlessly into the underbrush before launching sudden charges at intruders.
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Additional Notable Traits: Adorning its body are natural armor-like formations created from the toughened skin, especially across the back where the spikes protrude. This unique adaptation makes it a formidable foe in direct combat. The presence of vibrant and luminescent fungal growths hints at the creature’s connection to the magical essence of Elysian Vale, further enhancing its otherworldly nature and presence in any encounter.
Tactical Information
Tactical Information for Titan Fang Goliath
Combat Behavior
The Titan Fang Goliath employs a sophisticated combination of brute force and tactical prowess in battle, reflecting its massive size and innate understanding of its surroundings.
1. Ambush and Terrain Utilization
- Stealthy Approach: The Titan Fang Goliath prefers an ambush strategy, often camouflaging itself within the dense foliage of Elysian Vale. It will remain motionless, waiting for adventurers to draw near before unleashing its surprise assault.
- Environment Exploitation: During combat, the Goliath will position itself to block narrow pathways or choke points, effectively using its bulk to limit the number of opponents who can engage in melee combat at once.
2. Aggressive Combat Style
- Multiattack Focus: The Titan Fang Goliath begins combat typically by executing its Multiattack (Bite followed by two Spikes) on the most threatening opponent, demonstrating a preference for destabilizing leaders within an adventuring party.
- Prioritize Damage: It will focus on characters that appear to be spellcasters or ranged attackers initially to minimize the threat they pose before addressing other targets.
3. Frightening Presence
- Psychological Warfare: The legendary action “Roar” serves to frighten weaker parties or those operating solely on courage. By strategically using this ability when multiple enemies are within range, the Goliath aims to instill panic and disruption in the adventuring group.
4. Tactical Retreats
- Retreat to Regroup: If engaged heavily, and if opponents start overwhelming it or gaining an advantageous position, the Titan Fang Goliath may use “Quick Retreat” to reposition behind cover or re-establish its ambush capabilities.
5. Opportunistic Strikes
- Reactive Charge: The Goliath remains vigilant; if it senses that a foe has left itself vulnerable (such as to use a potent but risky ability), it will use “Reactive Charge” to strike hard and fast. This ability helps it maintain an aggressive front while punishing foes who get too ambitious in combat.
Narrative Interactions
The Titan Fang Goliath’s imposing nature enriches role-playing elements outside of pure combat mechanics.
1. Encounter Build-Up
- Tension Creation: As players traverse Elysian Vale, describe strange rustlings in the underbrush, sudden shifts in the wind, or glowing bioluminescent fungi pulse in sync with their heartbeats, building suspense before encountering the creature.
- Mythical Lore Reveals: NPCs or environmental storytelling (e.g., ancient wall carvings depicting the Goliath’s reign) can provide context about its importance and ferocity, framing it as both a protector and a menace of the Vale.
2. Diplomatic Resolution
- Instinctual Intelligence: The Titan Fang, while savage, retains animalistic intelligence. Players may attempt (DC 20 Animal Handling or Nature check) to communicate or appease the creature through offerings or displays of respect (such as one character stepping forward in a non-threatening manner).
- Ecosystem Balance: Diplomatically, players might explore the wonders of Elysian Vale and persuade the Goliath to allow them passage, recognizing it as a guardian that maintains balance against forces that threaten the natural order.
3. Flee or Fight Choices
- Consequences of Choices: If the encounter seems overwhelmingly one-sided, the Titan Fang Goliath could sense the party’s desperation and may opt to let them go (after a show of dominance) or engage them further should they attempt to flee from battle, leading to additional tactical situations.
4. Interaction with Environment
- Creation of Dynamic Combat: Describe how the Titan Fang Goliath impacts the environment as it fights. Trees may shudder, underbrush may scatter, and bioluminescent fungi flare up with each move, creating a vivid and immersive backdrop while foreshadowing its priorities during battle.
Conclusion
The Titan Fang Goliath is designed to serve as not just an adversary, but as a layered presence in both combat and narrative frameworks. Its interactions can evoke fear, respect, and even caution in players, providing an opportunity to engage with the rich lore and ecosystem of Elysian Vale. In doing so, it maintains its status as an unforgettable encounter that challenges players’ skills both in battle and in clever diplomacy.
