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Aurumvorax Den Leader

Medium Monstrosity, Unaligned

Armor Class 16 (natural armor)
Hit Points 52 (8d8 + 16)
Speed 40 ft., burrow 20 ft.
STR
18
+4
DEX
14
+2
CON
14
+2
INT
3
-4
WIS
13
+1
CHA
8
-1
Saving Throws STR +6, CON +4
Skills Perception +3, Stealth +4
Condition Immunities Petrified
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 13
Languages
Challenge 4 (1,100 XP)

Traits

Pack Leader. The aurumvorax's allies have advantage on attack rolls while within 10 feet of the aurumvorax, provided it isn't incapacitated.

Tunneler. The aurumvorax can burrow through solid rock and metal at half its burrowing speed and leaves a 5-foot-diameter tunnel in its wake.

Actions

Multiattack. The aurumvorax makes one Bite attack and two Claw attacks.

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit:13 (2d8 + 4) piercing damage. If the target is a creature wearing armor of any type, the aurumvorax gains one of the following benefits of its choice:

Frenzy. The aurumvorax has advantage on attack rolls until start of its next turn.

Invigorate. The aurumvorax regains 6 (1d8 + 2) hit points.

Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit:11 (2d6 + 4) slashing damage. If the target is a Large or smaller creature, it is grappled (escape DC 14). Until this grapple ends, the aurumvorax can't use its Claw attack on another target, and when it moves, it can drag the grappled creature with it, without the aurumvorax's speed being halved.

Lore

An aurumvorax is an eight-legged, badger-like hunter. These aggressive omnivores attack any prey they think they can best, ambushing even creatures double their size. They supplement their diets with metal, whether it's worked or ore, and they have a particular taste for gold. This diet lends aurumvorax fur its golden sheen.