Large beast (theropod), unaligned
Armor Class: 14
Hit Points: 43 (6d10 + 12) 2d8+4
Speed:
40 ft
Skills: Skills Perception +4, Stealth +5
Damage Immunities: Acid
Senses: darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14
Challenge Rating: 2
Keen Senses. The dilophosaurus has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight, sound, or smell.
Mimicry. The dilophosaurus can mimic creatures sounds. A creature that hears the sound can tell they are imitations with a successful DC 13 Wisdom (Insight) check.
Actions
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, 1d20+6 reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 1d8+3 piercing damage, and the target must make a DC 12 Constitution saving throw, taking 3d6 acid damage on a failed save or half as much on a successful one.
Acid Spit (Recharge 5-6). The dilophosaurus spits acid in a line that is 40 feet long and 5 feet wide. Each creature in that line must make a DC 12 Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 10 (3d6) 3d6 acid damage and is blinded. On a successful save, a creature takes half as much damage and isn't blinded.
The Dilophosaurus extravagans is an extravagant but deadly dinosaur. It is an 8-foot tall and 20-foot long predator, with a heavy tail, strong hind limbs, and a long neck. Its crests make a V shape above the creature's head. The jungle dilos have crests that are dark red and have black stripes, like a parrot. Its body is covered with yellow and black spots, like a leopard, with a light green belly. It can mimic the sounds of various types of animals and even speech to fool its prey. The dilophosaurus is able to spit toxic acid at a range of 12 meters (40 feet) and it usually targets the eyes of its prey in order to blind it and make it easier to kill. The Dilophosaurus is what is known as a invasive species to grassland farms. In forest and grassland Dilophosaurus nyctoibis sports a dark green or brown skin with Fancy black patterning topped off with double light tan crests. It also possesses frills not seen on its jungle brethren. However, the crests on both species become a bright red when the dilo gets angry or excited, triggering a blood rush to brighten its colors. The excited nyctoibis has bright orange crests and a pair of yellow and red frills for intimidating rivals. Gangs will train juveniles to protect their hideouts by lying in weight and then let off a human yell to alert both larger adults and enforcers in the hideout.
Suggested Environments
Swamps, Jungles, Deep Forest, Tall grasslands.