Giant Badger

Dire Badgers

Dire badgers are the larger, more ferocious cousins to the common Badger, read the article for more information. They tend to feed on forest animals such as rabbit and deer, but have been known to attack livestock as well.
Like their smaller kin, Dire Badgers dig deep warrens where they make their homes, but a Dire badger's claws can cut through solid rock. Dire badgers are sometimes found in the company of forest Gnomes who admire their courage and tenacity. They generally stand around four feet at the shoulder and can weigh upwards of 500 pounds.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Beast (Giant), Badger): Their fur is dark-brown or grey with white markings running along their head and back.

Ecology and Habitats

Woodlands and Forested areas all across the realms. Dwarves and Gnomes have Dire Badgers used as guardians.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Omnivore

Additional Information

Domestication

Often used as guardians by Dwarves and Gnomes.

Uses, Products & Exploitation

• Meat
• Fur/Hide
• Teeth & Claws

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

• Darkvision 30ft, and 
• Passive Perception 11.

A Giant Badger by The San Diego Union

Origin/Ancestry

Beast (Badger)

Lifespan

10 to 20 years

Average Height

They generally stand around four feet at the shoulder

Average Weight

The Giant Badger can weigh upwards of 500 pounds.

Average Length

anywhere between 4ft and 5ft in length

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Their fur is dark-brown or grey with white markings running along their head and back.

GIANT BADGER CR: 1/4 (50XP)

Medium beast, unaligned

Armor Class: 10

Hit Points: 13 (2D8+4)

Speed: 30 ft , burrow: 10 ft

STR

13 +1

DEX

10 +0

CON

15 +2

INT

2 -4

WIS

12 +1

CHA

5 -3

Senses: Darkvision 30ft and Passive Perception 11.

Challenge Rating: 1/4 (50XP)

KEEN SMELL

THE BADGER HAS ADVANTAGE ON WISDOM (PERCEPTION) CHECKS THAT RELY ON SMELL.

Actions

MULTIATTACK:

THE BADGER MAKES TWO ATTACKS: ONE WITH ITS BITE AND ONE WITH ITS CLAWS.

BITE:

MELEE WEAPON ATTACK: +3 TO HIT, REACH 5FT, ONE TARGET. HIT: 4 (1D6+1) PIERCING DAMAGE.

CLAWS: 

MELEE WEAPON ATTACK: +3 TO HIT, RANGE 5 FT, ONE TARGET. HIT: 6 (2D4+1) SLASHING DAMAGE.