Honey Badger
Honey badgers have been known to chase young lions off kills and have even been recorded killing buffalo, wildebeest and waterbuck. Whether or not their ability to physically kill these large animals is true, is debatable. Not only is its skin tough, it's loose enough that a honey badger can turn around in it and bite its attacker. And speaking of bites, the honey badger can survive the bites of some very dangerous creatures. Their desire to consume highly poisonous/venomous creatures, alongside their desire to eat honey, has amassed in total poison immunity.
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Honey Badger CR 1 XP 400 N Small animal Init +2; Senses low-light vision, scent; Perception +1 DEFENSE AC 15, touch 13, flat-footed 13 (+2 Dex, +2 natural, +1 size) hp 10 (1d8+6) Fort +5 (+7 vs. poison), Ref +4, Will +1 OFFENSE Speed 30 ft., burrow 10 ft. Melee bite +2 (1d4+1), 2 claws +2 (1d3+1) Special Attacks blood rage STATISTICS Str 13, Dex 15, Con 16, Int 2, Wis 12, Cha 6 Base Atk +0; CMB 0 (+4 to regain control of a grapple CMD 12 (16 vs. trip and grapple) Feats Toughness Skills Escape Artist +6, Perception +1, Stealth +6; Racial Modifiers +4 Escape Artist ECOLOGY Environment any warm Organization solitary or pair Treasure incidental
Honey Badgers as Animal Companions Starting Statistics: Size Small; Speed 30 ft., burrow 10 ft.; AC +2 natural armor; Attack bite (1d4), 2 claws (1d3 Ability Scores Str 13, Dex 15, Con 16, Int 2, Wis 12, Cha 6; Special Attacks blood rage; Special Qualities low-light vision, scent, +2 save vs. poison. 4th-Level Advancement: Size Medium; Attack bite (1d6), 2 claws (1d4 Ability Scores Str +2, Con +4.
Honey badgers are ferocious animals known for raiding beehives, chasing off much bigger predators, and eating highly venomous snakes. When wounded, they fly into a rage, becoming even more dangerous. Honey badgers are feared for their ferocity and their tendency to attack the testicles of their enemies - even lions have been known to retreat at the growl of an enraged honey badger. Honey badgers are less stocky than true badgers. They have black fur with a broad yellowish-white stripe running from forehead to tail, although there are reportedly species with completely black fur.
Honey Badger, Dire (al-Girta) CR 4 XP 800 N Medium animal Init +7; Senses low-light vision, scent; Perception +7 DEFENSE AC 20, touch 13, flat-footed 17 (+3 Dex, +7 natural) hp 50 (4d8+32) Fort +11 (+13 vs. poison), Ref +8, Will +4 OFFENSE Speed 40 ft., burrow 20 ft. Melee bite +8 (1d6+5), 2 claws +8 (1d4+5) Special Attacks blood rage STATISTICS Str 21, Dex 17, Con 24, Int 2, Wis 16, Cha 10 Base Atk +3; CMB 8 (+12 to regain control of a grapple CMD 21 (25 vs. trip and grapple) Feats Toughness, Great Fortitude, Improved Initiative Skills Escape Artist +11, Perception +7, Stealth +8; Racial Modifiers +4 Escape Artist ECOLOGY Environment any warm Organization solitary or pair Treasure incidental
The dire honey badger is even larger and more ferocious than its smaller cousin. These bear-sized animals are accustomed to eating whatever they want, whenever they want.
https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDHomebrew/comments/pgvypa/the_cr_rating_for_the_standard_badger_angered_me/
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**WORK IN PROGRESS**
Honey Badger CR 1 XP 400 N Small animal Init +2; Senses low-light vision, scent; Perception +1 DEFENSE AC 15, touch 13, flat-footed 13 (+2 Dex, +2 natural, +1 size) hp 10 (1d8+6) Fort +5 (+7 vs. poison), Ref +4, Will +1 OFFENSE Speed 30 ft., burrow 10 ft. Melee bite +2 (1d4+1), 2 claws +2 (1d3+1) Special Attacks blood rage STATISTICS Str 13, Dex 15, Con 16, Int 2, Wis 12, Cha 6 Base Atk +0; CMB 0 (+4 to regain control of a grapple CMD 12 (16 vs. trip and grapple) Feats Toughness Skills Escape Artist +6, Perception +1, Stealth +6; Racial Modifiers +4 Escape Artist ECOLOGY Environment any warm Organization solitary or pair Treasure incidental
Honey Badgers as Animal Companions Starting Statistics: Size Small; Speed 30 ft., burrow 10 ft.; AC +2 natural armor; Attack bite (1d4), 2 claws (1d3 Ability Scores Str 13, Dex 15, Con 16, Int 2, Wis 12, Cha 6; Special Attacks blood rage; Special Qualities low-light vision, scent, +2 save vs. poison. 4th-Level Advancement: Size Medium; Attack bite (1d6), 2 claws (1d4 Ability Scores Str +2, Con +4.
Honey badgers are ferocious animals known for raiding beehives, chasing off much bigger predators, and eating highly venomous snakes. When wounded, they fly into a rage, becoming even more dangerous. Honey badgers are feared for their ferocity and their tendency to attack the testicles of their enemies - even lions have been known to retreat at the growl of an enraged honey badger. Honey badgers are less stocky than true badgers. They have black fur with a broad yellowish-white stripe running from forehead to tail, although there are reportedly species with completely black fur.
Honey Badger, Dire (al-Girta) CR 4 XP 800 N Medium animal Init +7; Senses low-light vision, scent; Perception +7 DEFENSE AC 20, touch 13, flat-footed 17 (+3 Dex, +7 natural) hp 50 (4d8+32) Fort +11 (+13 vs. poison), Ref +8, Will +4 OFFENSE Speed 40 ft., burrow 20 ft. Melee bite +8 (1d6+5), 2 claws +8 (1d4+5) Special Attacks blood rage STATISTICS Str 21, Dex 17, Con 24, Int 2, Wis 16, Cha 10 Base Atk +3; CMB 8 (+12 to regain control of a grapple CMD 21 (25 vs. trip and grapple) Feats Toughness, Great Fortitude, Improved Initiative Skills Escape Artist +11, Perception +7, Stealth +8; Racial Modifiers +4 Escape Artist ECOLOGY Environment any warm Organization solitary or pair Treasure incidental
The dire honey badger is even larger and more ferocious than its smaller cousin. These bear-sized animals are accustomed to eating whatever they want, whenever they want.
https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDHomebrew/comments/pgvypa/the_cr_rating_for_the_standard_badger_angered_me/