Mastiff

Monster Manual - 5e, D&D Basic Rules

Description

Mastiffs are impressive hounds prized by humanoids for their loyalty and keen senses. Mastiffs can be trained as guard dogs, hunting dogs, and war dogs. Halflings and other Small humanoids ride them as mounts. ^{[1] [2]}

Basic Information

Anatomy

Mastiffs can bite with their mouth as an attack. ^{[1] [2]}

Additional Information

Domestication

Mastiffs are impressive hounds prized by humanoids for their loyalty and keen senses. Mastiffs can be trained as guard dogs, hunting dogs, and war dogs. Halflings and other Small humanoids ride them as mounts.^{[1] [2] [3]}

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Mastiffs have keen hearing and a keen sense of smell. ^{[1] [2]}

References

1. ^ ^{a b c}Monster Manual (5e) (2014), p.332.
2. ^ ^{a b c}D&D Basic Rules (November, 2018), p.144.
3. ^Players Handbook (5e) (2014), p.157.

Contents

Parent Article

• Miscellaneous Creatures

Stat Block

See below ^{[1] [2]}

Mastiff

Medium beast, unaligned

Armor Class 12

Hit Points 5 ( 1d8 + 1 )

Speed 40 ft.

STR

13 +1

DEX

14 +2

CON

12 +1

INT

3 -4

WIS

12 +1

CHA

7 -2

Skills Perception +3

Senses passive Perception 13

Languages —

Challenge 1/8 (25 XP)

Keen Hearing and Smell. The mastiff has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or smell.

Actions

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 ( 1d6 + 1 ) piercing damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 11 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.

Suggested Terrain farmland, forest, hills, urban

Sources Monster Manual - 5e, D&D Basic Rules