Name::Dire Edit

Summary::The Dire template is a template variant of dire animals that already exist. They are generally tougher, more ferocious and more cunning and prevalent in battle.

Creating a Dire Animal Edit

Dire is an inherited template that can be added to any animal.

Size and Type Edit

Creature's size increases by one category.

Hit Dice Edit

Double the creature's effective HD to a maximum of 8 extra HD. If the base creature has fractional Hit Dice, change its number of HD to 2. Recalculate base Will saves to be good. (2 + ½×HD)

Speed Edit

If base creature's speed is 30 ft. or over, there is no change. If the base creature's speed is less than 30 ft, add 15 ft. to the base creature's base land speed to a maximum of 30 ft. All other movement speeds, such as fly, climb or burrow are unchanged.

Armor Class Edit

Base creature's natural armor increases by 3. If the creature has no natural armor, it gains natural armor +3.

Abilities Edit

+8 Strength, +4 Dexterity, +4 Charisma.

Challenge Rating Edit

CR::Double that of base creature (minimum 1).

Level Adjustment Edit

Level Adjustment::-.

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