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Dire Pangolin

Large Beast · Unaligned · CR 4

  • Beast
  • Large
  • Tier 1

Dire Pangolin is a large beast of unaligned alignment, CR 4. Found in forest and grassland. Sourced from Tome of Beasts 3.

Stat Block

Challenge Rating
4
Type
Beast
Size
Large
Alignment
Unaligned
Speed
30, climb 20
Habitats
Forest, Grassland
Sources
Tome of Beasts 3

Ecology

Dire Pangolin is a non-magical animal, occupying a real ecological niche — predator, scavenger, herbivore, or pack member. It is most often found in forest regions. It is large-sized, which shapes how it hunts, hides, or fights.

Behaviour

Dire Pangolin is driven by instinct — territory, hunger, fear, mating. Its alignment varies by individual or is irrelevant — it acts on instinct, drive, or whoever commands it. It is largely instinct-driven; complex strategy is the work of whoever (or whatever) commands it.

Origin

Dire Pangolin is introduced in Kobold Press's Tome of Beasts 3 (2022). Within a campaign, its existence anchors a region with the kind of weight only an old, named species carries.

CR 4 monstersAll BeastsForestGrassland

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dire Pangolin

What is the challenge rating of Dire Pangolin?
The CR on Dire Pangolin is 4. That CR matches tier-1 encounter math.
What type of creature is Dire Pangolin?
Dire Pangolin is classified as a beast in D&D 5e, large size, unaligned alignment.
Where does Dire Pangolin live?
Dire Pangolin is typically encountered in Forest, Grassland.
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