Piercing Ox has one job: cross the distance and put its horn through whatever’s in the way. It’s not subtle, and against anything that can’t get out of the way, it doesn’t need to be.
Large shikigami, unaligned
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Armor Class | 15 |
| Hit Points | 85 (10d10 + 30) |
| Speed | 50 ft. |
| Challenge | 8 |
| Summon Cost | 8 Cursed Energy |
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 (+5) | 12 (+1) | 17 (+3) | 3 (-4) | 10 (+0) | 6 (-2) |
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10 · Languages understands its sorcerer’s commands but can’t speak
Traits
Cursed Manifestation. Only creatures that can sense cursed energy can perceive or harm Piercing Ox. It is exorcised when reduced to 0 hit points and can’t be summoned again until its sorcerer finishes a long rest.
Bound Servant. Piercing Ox cannot act on its own initiative. Its sorcerer uses a bonus action to command it to take an action.
Trampling Charge. If Piercing Ox moves at least 20 feet straight toward a target and then hits it with a Gore attack on the same turn, the target takes an extra 14 (4d6) piercing damage. If the target is Large or smaller, it must also succeed on a DC 16 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.
Actions
Gore. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 20 (3d8 + 5) piercing damage.