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mischievous, predatory
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Lair:
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Actions/Abilities/Traits: (D&D 5e)
Action
Hoop Formation
The tsuchinoko bites its tail, forming a hoop with its body. While in hoop formation, the tsuchinoko has a walking speed of 60 feet and can't use its Leaping Bite. The tsuchinoko can end its Hoop Formation as a bonus action.
Action
Leaping Bite
Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 1 piercing damage plus 5 (2d4) poison damage.
Action
Multiattack
The tsuchinoko makes two Leaping Bite attacks. The second attack is made with disadvantage and must be against the same target as the first.
Special
Keen Smell
The tsuchinoko has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.
Special
Plant Camouflage
The tsuchinoko has advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks it makes in any terrain with ample obscuring plant life.
Special
Standing Leap
The tsuchinoko's long jump is up to 15 feet and its high jump is up to 5 feet, with or without a running start.