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Hyenadon
Source product: Cyclopedia of Common Animals
Pages: 92
Section: Hyenas
A hyaenodon is a prehistoric wolf -like creature, predator and scavenger, A hyaenodon is a wolf - like creature, predator and scavenger, resembling modern hyenas standing 4’ tall at the shoulder, with enormously powerful jaws and neck muscles. If a hyaenodon succeeds in a bite attack, it does not let go, but instead pulls its victim off to kill and devour at its leisure. It requires a DC 14 Strength check to prevent the animal from pulling its victim away, and a DC 20 Strength check to actually get free from the locked jaws.
Summary
Init +4; Atk bite +2 melee (1d5); AC 10; HD 2d8; MV 40’; Act 1d20; SP grip and drag; SV Fort +3, Ref +1, Will +2; AL N.
Created: Dec 6, 2025
Updated: Dec 6, 2025