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== [[Name::Dire]] ==

[[Summary::The Dire template is a template variant of dire animals that already exist. They are generally tougher, more ferocious and more cunning and prevalent in battle.]]

=== Creating a Dire Animal ===

Dire is an inherited template that can be added to any [[SRD:Animal Type|animal]].

==== Size and Type ====

Creature's size increases by one category.

==== Hit Dice ====

Double the creature's effective [[SRD:Hit Dice|HD]] to a maximum of 8 extra HD. If the base creature has fractional Hit Dice, change its number of HD to 2. Recalculate base [[SRD:Saving Throw#Will|Will]] saves to be good. (2 + ½×[[SRD:Hit Dice|HD]])

==== Speed ====

If base creature's speed is 30 ft. or over, there is no change. If the base creature's speed is less than 30 ft, add 15 ft. to the base creature's base land speed to a maximum of 30 ft. All other movement speeds, such as [[SRD:Movement, Position, and Distance#Fly|fly]], [[SRD:Movement, Position, and Distance#Climb|climb]] or [[SRD:Movement, Position, and Distance#Burrow|burrow]] are unchanged.

==== Armor Class ====

Base creature's [[SRD:Natural Armor|natural armor]] increases by 3. If the creature has no natural armor, it gains [[SRD:Natural Armor|natural armor]] +3.

==== Abilities ====

+8 [[SRD:Strength|Strength]], +4 [[SRD:Dexterity|Dexterity]], +4 [[SRD:Charisma|Charisma]].

==== Challenge Rating ====

[[CR::Double that of base creature (minimum 1)]].

==== Level Adjustment ====

[[Level Adjustment::--]]


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Author	Sulacu +
Identifier	3.5e Template +
Level Adjustment	-- +
Name	Dire +
Rated By	Foxwarrior +
Rating	Rating Pending +
Summary	The Dire template is a template variant of dire animals that already exist. They are generally tougher, more ferocious and more cunning and prevalent in battle. +
Title	Dire +