Hippopotamus

Large beast, unaligned

Armor Class: 16
Hit Points 40 (5d10+10)
Speed: 20 ft., swim 30 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
18 (+4)	8 (-1)	16 (+3)	2 (-4)	10 (0)	6 (-2)

Senses: passive Perception 10
Languages: –
Challenge: 2 (200 XP)

Special Traits

• Trampling Charge: If the hippopotamus moves at least 20 feet straight toward a creature and then hits it with a slam attack on the same turn, that target must succeed on a DC 12 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone. If the target is prone, the hippo can make one additional slam attack against it as a bonus action.

Actions

• Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6+4) crushing damage.
• Slam. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6+4) bashing damage.

About

Hippopotami live along the muddy banks of slow-moving rivers. They are short-legged and broad bodied, with a tough gray or brown hide. Their large bodies are extremely buoyant, and they spend most of their time either swimming or submerged while feeding upon aquatic plants.