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Archives of Nethys

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PFS StandardGreater Hell Hound

Believed to be bred by the Kings of Hell themselves within vast kennels, greater hell hounds are the favored guards and hunting hounds of powerful fiends and, rarely, mortals who worship them and have earned their favor.

Recall Knowledge - Beast (Arcana, Nature): DC 26
Recall Knowledge - Fiend (Religion): DC 26
Unspecific Lore: DC 24
Specific Lore: DC 21

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Greater Hell HoundCreature 9

Large Beast Fiend Fire Unholy 
Source Monster Core pg. 194
Perception +19; darkvision, scent (imprecise) 120 feet
Languages Diabolic; (can't speak any language)
Skills Acrobatics +18, Athletics +19, Stealth +18, Survival +20 (+22 to Track)
Str +6, Dex +5, Con +5, Int -2, Wis +4, Cha -2
AC 28; Fort +21, Ref +19, Will +16
HP 150; Immunities fire; Weaknesses cold 10
Hellish Revenge [reaction] Trigger The greater hell hound is critically hit by any Strike; Effect The greater hell hound's Hellfire Breath recharges. They can immediately use it as part of this reaction.
Speed 40 feet
Melee [one-action] jaws +21 [+16/+11] (magical, unholy), Damage 2d8+9 piercing plus 2d6 fireHellfire Breath [one-action] (divine, fire, unholy) The hell hound breathes flames that deal 10d6 fire damage to all creatures in a 15-foot cone (DC 28 basic Reflex save.) The hell hound can't use Hellfire Breath again for 1d4 rounds. If the greater hell hound would take fire damage or be targeted by a fire effect, their Hellfire Breath recharges.Pack Attack The greater hell hound's Strikes deal 1d8 extra damage to creatures within the reach of at least two of their allies.

Sidebar - Related Creatures Hell Hound Minions

Outside of Hell, hell hounds are sometimes found in the service of fire-loving monsters such as fire giants or ifrit, as well as mortals who seek to tame some of the raw power of Hell. In Cheliax, Hellknights occasionally call upon hell hounds to track down fugitives and traitors.

All Monsters in "Hell Hound"

NameLevel
Greater Hell Hound9
Hell Hound3
Nessian Warhound9

Hell Hound

Source Monster Core pg. 194
Hell hounds are fiendish, extraplanar canines hailing from the Pit that can hunt down quarry and breathe supernatural gouts of flame. They are temperamental and quick to exhibit aggressive behavior.