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	== Improving Natural Attacks ==		== Improving Natural Attacks ==

	*'''NOTES:''' In the descriptions below some text will be in bold. This bold implies that this attribute can be adjusted or otherwise affected by a '''Natural Attack Improvement'''.		Improvements are earned as an Animal level up and get a '''Natural Attack Improvement'''. More on what can be improved upon below.

	;Claw:		*'''NOTES:'''
	;Claws:		** In the descriptions below some text will be in bold. This bold implies that this attribute can be adjusted or otherwise affected by a '''Natural Attack Improvement'''.
	;Bite:		** All Attack types can have their damage die improved upon. However, they can only be improved twice.
	;Grip:		** All Attack types can have their Accuracy improved upon with each improvement providing a +1 to Attack Accuracy An Animal can only improve a Natural Attack in this way 5 times.
	;Trample: This cannot be used by a Tiny creature. The target of this attack has to be the same size or smaller.		** All Attack types can have their Damage improved upon with each improvement providing a +2 to Attack Damage. An Animal can only improve a Natural Attack in this way 3 times.
	;Slam: The target of this attack has to be the same size or smaller.
	;Whip: This is a melee attack with a Reach effect. By default the Reach effect is 5ft. This can be extended.		;Claw: By default a Claw only does damage. 1 of the following '''Effects''' can be added. Bleed/Poison/Trip. Claw can have Trip as an effect alongside Bleed or Poison but not both.
	;Sting:		;Claws: This gives each claw a chance to attack. This is not like the Bonus Action rules for a sidearm or secondary attack. Instead this is considered the primary attack that just happens to have two accuracy checks. Each check determines if one of the claws hits. Doing a Claws attack means the Animal is committing to a full-round action. If the creature doesn't wish to do that they can attack with just 1 Claw. By default a Claws attack only does damage. Only one '''Effect''' can be added either Bleed or Poison. A Natural Attack Improvement can be added so that if the Animal chooses too only attack with one Claw that the damage die, counts as if the Attack was a 'Claw'. This unlocks the 'Claw' attack which automatically gains all the improves already given to Claws and allows for the availability of the 'Trip' Effect.
	;Spit: This is considered a Ranged attack and not a Melee attack.		;Bite: A highly customizable attack. Bite can be improved to have any two combinations of Effects. '''Effects''' are Bleed/Poison/Trip/Grapple/Burn. An improvement to 1 effect also counts as an improvement to the other effect.
			;Grip: This attack automatically starts out with Grapple as an effect. It can also gain the '''Effect''' Trip.
			;Trample: This cannot be used by a Tiny creature. The target of this attack has to be the same size or smaller. Can gain 1 of the following '''Effects''' Trip/Shoved. A Trample attack has the same restrictions as the [[Techniques#Combat_Techniques\|Charge Combat Technique]]. However, with Improvements, it can '''ignore the 10ft''' requirement and/or '''ignore difficult terrain'''.
			;Slam: The target of this attack has to be the same size or smaller. Can gain 1 of the following '''Effects''' Trip/Shoved. An Improvement can unlock the use of Slam along with a [[Techniques#Combat_Techniques\|Charge Combat Technique]]. If done so the Animal gains Advantage '''+1''' on damage rules. Improvement too this adds +2 to damage.
			;Whip: This is a melee attack with a Reach effect. By default the Reach effect is '''5ft'''. This can be extended. Can gain 1 of the following '''Effects''' Trip/Grapple/Poison. An Improvement to this attack unlocks the ability to, if a Grapple is successful, to pull the target toward's itself '''5ft''' per round.
			;Sting: By default, a String gets 1 effect of Poison/Bleed/Burn. However, it cannot use an Improvement to add more Effects. An Improvement can be used to either convert this into a Ranged attack with 25ft + '''5'''. Or a Melee attack with '''5ft''' reach. If it becomes Ranged then it loses a level in Damage die.
			;Spit: This is considered a Ranged attack and not a Melee attack. Its Range is 30ft + '''10ft'''. The improvement provides a +10ft. Can gain 1 of the following '''Effects''' Poison/Bleed/Burn.

	== Explaining and Improving Effects ==		== Explaining and Improving Effects ==

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	;Bite:		;Bite:
	;Grip:		;Grip:
	;Trample:		;Trample: This cannot be used by a Tiny creature. The target of this attack has to be the same size or smaller.
	;Slam:		;Slam: The target of this attack has to be the same size or smaller.
	;Whip:		;Whip: This is a melee attack with a Reach effect. By default the Reach effect is 5ft. This can be extended.
	;Sting:		;Sting:
	;Spit:		;Spit: This is considered a Ranged attack and not a Melee attack.

	== Explaining and Improving Effects ==		== Explaining and Improving Effects ==

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	All about Natural Attacks, their side effects, and how to improve upon them. This base can be associated with a [[Hero_Companions#Natural_Attack\|Natural Attack]]. Natural attacks usually come from creatures or animal companions. Here is a review of what Natural Attacks are available, their side effects, and how they improve~~. To learn more about the effects of a Natural attack and how to improve an effect visit the [[Natural Attack Effects]] page~~.		All about Natural Attacks, their side effects, and how to improve upon them. This base can be associated with a [[Hero_Companions#Natural_Attack\|Natural Attack]]. Natural attacks usually come from creatures or animal companions. Here is a review of what Natural Attacks are available, their side effects, and how they improve.

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	*'''NOTES:''' In the descriptions below some text will be in bold. This bold implies that this attribute can be adjusted or otherwise affected by a '''Natural Attack Improvement'''.		*'''NOTES:''' In the descriptions below some text will be in bold. This bold implies that this attribute can be adjusted or otherwise affected by a '''Natural Attack Improvement'''.

			;Claw:
			;Claws:
			;Bite:
			;Grip:
			;Trample:
			;Slam:
			;Whip:
			;Sting:
			;Spit:

	== Explaining and Improving Effects ==		== Explaining and Improving Effects ==

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			*'''NOTES:''' In the descriptions below some text will be in bold. This bold implies that this attribute can be adjusted or otherwise affected by a '''Natural Attack Improvement'''.

	== Explaining and Improving Effects ==		== Explaining and Improving Effects ==

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+All about Natural Attacks, their side effects, and how to improve upon them. This base can be associated with a [[Hero_Companions#Natural_Attack|Natural Attack]]. Natural attacks usually come from creatures or animal companions. Here is a review of what Natural Attacks are available, their side effects, and how they improve. To learn more about the effects of a Natural attack and how to improve an effect visit the [[Natural Attack Effects]] page.
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This base can be associated with a [[Hero_Companions#Natural_Attack|Natural Attack]]. Natural attacks usually come from creatures or animal companions. Here is a review of what Natural Attacks are available, their side effects, and how they improve. To learn more about the effects of a Natural attack and how to improve an effect visit the [[Natural Attack Effects]] page.

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	*'''NOTES:'''		*'''NOTES:'''
	** All Natural Attacks use Dexterity for Accuracy and Strength for Bonus Damage unless specified otherwise.		** All Natural Attacks use Dexterity for Accuracy and Strength for Bonus Damage unless specified otherwise.
	** In the descriptions below some text will be in bold. This bold implies that this attribute can be adjusted or otherwise affected by a '''Natural Attack Improvement'''.		** In the descriptions below, some text will be in bold. This bold implies that this attribute can be adjusted or otherwise affected by a '''Natural Attack Improvement'''.
	** All Attack types can have their damage die improved upon. However, they can only be improved twice.		** All Attack types can have their damage die improved upon. However, they can only be improved twice.
	** All Attack types can have their Accuracy improved upon with each improvement providing a +1 to Attack Accuracy An Animal can only improve a Natural Attack in this way 5 times.		** All Attack types can have their Accuracy improved upon, with each improvement providing a +1 to Attack Accuracy. An Animal can only improve a Natural Attack in this way 5 times.
	** All Attack types can have their Damage improved upon with each improvement providing a +2 to Attack Damage. An Animal can only improve a Natural Attack in this way 3 times.		** All Attack types can have their Damage improved upon, with each improvement providing a +2 to Attack Damage. An Animal can only improve a Natural Attack in this way 3 times.
	** All Attack types can have the Attribute Theme that ~~effects~~ either Accuracy or Bonus Damage changed to a different type using an improvement.		** All Attack types can have the Attribute Theme that affects either Accuracy or Bonus Damage changed to a different type using an improvement.

	;Claw: By default a Claw only does damage. 1 of the following '''Effects''' can be added: Bleed/Poison/Trip. Claw can have Trip as an effect alongside Bleed or Poison but not both.		;Claw: By default, a Claw only does damage. 1 of the following '''Effects''' can be added: Bleed/Poison/Trip. Claw can have Trip as an effect alongside Bleed or Poison but not both.
	;Claws: This gives each claw a chance to attack. This is not like the Bonus Action rules for a sidearm or secondary attack. Instead, this is considered the primary attack that just happens to have two accuracy checks. Each check determines if one of the claws hits. Doing a Claws attack means the Animal is committing to a full-round action. If the creature doesn't wish to do that they can attack with just 1 Claw. By default a Claws attack only does damage. Only one '''Effect''' can be added: either Bleed or Poison. A Natural Attack Improvement can be added so that if the Animal chooses ~~too~~ only attack with one Claw ~~that~~ the damage die counts as if the Attack was a 'Claw'. This unlocks the 'Claw' attack which automatically gains all the ~~improves~~ already given to Claws and allows for the availability of the 'Trip' Effect.		;Claws: This gives each claw a chance to attack. This is not like the Bonus Action rules for a sidearm or secondary attack. Instead, this is considered the primary attack that just happens to have two accuracy checks. Each check determines if one of the claws hits. Doing a Claws attack means the Animal is committing to a full-round action. If the creature doesn't wish to do that, they can attack with just 1 Claw. By default, a Claws attack only does damage. Only one '''Effect''' can be added: either Bleed or Poison. A Natural Attack Improvement can be added so that if the Animal chooses to only attack with one Claw, the damage die counts as if the Attack was a 'Claw'. This unlocks the 'Claw' attack, which automatically gains all the improvements already given to Claws and allows for the availability of the 'Trip' Effect.
	;Bite: A highly customizable attack. Bite can be improved to have any two combinations of Effects. '''Effects''' are Bleed/Poison/Trip/Grapple/Burn. An improvement to 1 effect also counts as an improvement to the other effect.		;Bite: A highly customizable attack. Bite can be improved to have any two combinations of Effects. '''Effects''' are Bleed/Poison/Trip/Grapple/Burn. An improvement to 1 effect also counts as an improvement to the other effect.
	;Grip: This attack automatically starts out with Grapple as an effect. It can also gain the '''Effect''' Trip.		;Grip: This attack automatically starts out with Grapple as an effect. It can also gain the '''Effect''' Trip.
	;Trample: This cannot be used by a Tiny creature. The target of this attack has to be the same size or smaller. Can gain 1 of the following '''Effects''': Trip/Shoved. A Trample attack has the same restrictions as the [[Techniques#Combat_Techniques\|Charge Combat Technique]]. However, with Improvements, it can '''ignore the 10ft''' requirement and/or '''ignore difficult terrain'''.		;Trample: This cannot be used by a Tiny creature. The target of this attack has to be the same size or smaller. Can gain 1 of the following '''Effects''': Trip/Shoved. A Trample attack has the same restrictions as the [[Techniques#Combat_Techniques\|Charge Combat Technique]]. However, with Improvements, it can '''ignore the 10ft''' requirement and/or '''ignore difficult terrain'''.
	;Slam: The target of this attack has to be the same size or smaller. Can gain 1 of the following '''Effects''': Trip/Shoved. An Improvement can unlock the use of Slam along with a [[Techniques#Combat_Techniques\|Charge Combat Technique]]. If done so the Animal gains Advantage '''+1''' on damage rules. Improvement to this adds +2 to damage. Slam uses Constitution for Bonus Damage instead of Strength as Constitution can imply a girthy body.		;Slam: The target of this attack has to be the same size or smaller. Can gain 1 of the following '''Effects''': Trip/Shoved. An Improvement can unlock the use of Slam along with a [[Techniques#Combat_Techniques\|Charge Combat Technique]]. If done so, the Animal gains Advantage '''+1''' on damage rules. Improvement to this adds +2 to damage. Slam uses Constitution for Bonus Damage instead of Strength, as Constitution can imply a girthy body.
	;Whip: This is a melee attack with a Reach effect. By default, the Reach effect is '''5ft''', which can be extended. Can gain 1 of the following '''Effects''': Trip/Grapple/Poison. An improvement to this attack unlocks the ability to pull a successfully grappled target towards the companion by '''5ft''' per round. Whip uses Dexterity for both Accuracy AND Bonus Damage.		;Whip: This is a melee attack with a Reach effect. By default, the Reach effect is '''5ft''', which can be extended. Can gain 1 of the following '''Effects''': Trip/Grapple/Poison. An improvement to this attack unlocks the ability to pull a successfully grappled target towards the companion by '''5ft''' per round. Whip uses Dexterity for both Accuracy AND Bonus Damage.
	;Sting: By default, a Sting gets 1 effect of Poison/Bleed/Burn. However, it cannot use an Improvement to add more Effects. An Improvement can be used to either convert this into a Ranged attack with 25ft + '''5''', or a Melee attack with '''5ft''' reach. If it becomes Ranged, then it loses a level in Damage die and uses Dexterity for Bonus Damage instead of Strength.		;Sting: By default, a Sting gets 1 effect of Poison/Bleed/Burn. However, it cannot use an Improvement to add more Effects. An Improvement can be used to either convert this into a Ranged attack with 25ft + '''5''', or a Melee attack with '''5ft''' reach. If it becomes Ranged, then it loses a level in Damage die and uses Dexterity for Bonus Damage instead of Strength.
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	*'''NOTES:'''		*'''NOTES:'''
	** '''Default Effect Damage''': Extra damage caused by an effect is calculated as 1/2 of the maximum value of the parent damage die, rounded down to the nearest standard die size (e.g., d4/d6 $\rightarrow$ 1d2; d8/d10 $\rightarrow$ 1d4; d12 $\rightarrow$ 1d6). The minimum damage die is 1d2. If an effect says it provides '''Default Effect Damage''', then that is how it is calculated.		** '''Default Effect Damage''': Extra damage caused by an effect is calculated as 1/2 of the maximum value of the parent damage die, rounded down to the nearest standard die size (e.g., d4/d6 $\rightarrow$ 1d2; d8/d10 $\rightarrow$ 1d4; d12 $\rightarrow$ 1d6). The minimum damage die is 1d2. If an effect says it provides '''Default Effect Damage''', then that is how it is calculated.
	**In the descriptions below some text will be in bold. This bold implies that this attribute can be adjusted or otherwise affected by a '''Natural Attack Improvement'''.		**In the descriptions below, some text will be in bold. This bold implies that this attribute can be adjusted or otherwise affected by a '''Natural Attack Improvement'''.

	;Bleed: Bleed is an effect that causes extra damage over many rounds. The damage is the '''Default Effect Damage''' die. And the number of rounds is equal to the Dexterity mod + '''0''' of the creature. Minimum of 1 extra round. The round that the strike happened doesn't count although the target does take bleed damage. Another successful attack simply resets the counter the number of rounds doesn't stack and neither does the damage.		;Bleed: Bleed is an effect that causes extra damage over many rounds. The damage is the '''Default Effect Damage''' die. And the number of rounds is equal to the Dexterity mod + '''0''' of the creature. Minimum of 1 extra round. The round that the strike happened doesn't count although the target does take bleed damage. Another successful attack simply resets the counter; the number of rounds doesn't stack, and neither does the damage.
	;Poison: The effect can have a saving throw. The target has a Constitution based saving throw '''DC8''' + Creature Level to see if they avoid the effects of poison. The poison can either be '''Default Effect Damage''' or '''1''' point of Ability damage. The number of rounds is '''1d4'''. Just like with Bleed the round the effect started on doesn't count. Once poisoned the target cannot be poisoned again unless the Poison has worn off.		;Poison: The effect can have a saving throw. The target has a Constitution based saving throw '''DC8''' + Creature Level to see if they avoid the effects of poison. The poison can either be '''Default Effect Damage''' or '''1''' point of Ability damage. The number of rounds is '''1d4'''. Just like with Bleed the round, the effect started on doesn't count. Once poisoned, the target cannot be poisoned again unless the Poison has worn off.
	;Trip: The effect has a saving throw. The target can do a Dexterity based saving throw '''DC12''' + (Str or Dex Mod whichever higher). This is subject to change. If the DC is improved upon, the 3rd improvement makes the trip attempt automatic (no check required by the companion to initiate), though the target still receives their Dexterity saving throw to avoid being knocked prone.		;Trip: The effect has a saving throw. The target can do a Dexterity based saving throw '''DC12''' + (Str or Dex Mod whichever higher). This is subject to change. If the DC is improved upon, the 3rd improvement makes the trip attempt automatic (no check required by the companion to initiate), though the target still receives their Dexterity saving throw to avoid being knocked prone.
	;Grapple: The effect has a saving throw. The target can do a Strength based saving throw '''DC12''' + Strength Mod. If successful the attack has now transformed into a grapple. An attack that can transform into a group has to sacrifice '''1''' die level. This reduction in die level and be removed with an improvement. The target cannot be larger. If so then the attack happens but the grapple doesn't.		;Grapple: The effect has a saving throw. The target can do a Strength based saving throw '''DC12''' + Strength Mod. If successful the attack has now transformed into a grapple. An attack that can transform into a group has to sacrifice '''1''' die level. This reduction in die level and be removed with an improvement. The target cannot be larger. If so then the attack happens but the grapple doesn't.
	;Burn: This is a chemical damage effect. It causes '''Default Effect Damage'''. The number of rounds is '''1d4'''+'''1'''. The d4 and the +1 are ~~effected~~ separately by a Natural Attack ~~Improvment~~. The '''Damage type''' is Chemical. However, this can be adjusted to a hybrid of Chemical-Thermal. To learn more about damage types go [[Damage_Types_and_Attributes\|here]].		;Burn: This is a chemical damage effect. It causes '''Default Effect Damage'''. The number of rounds is '''1d4'''+'''1'''. The d4 and the +1 are affected separately by a Natural Attack Improvement. The '''Damage type''' is Chemical. However, this can be adjusted to a hybrid of Chemical-Thermal. To learn more about damage types go [[Damage_Types_and_Attributes\|here]].
	;Shoved: This effect has a saving throw. The target can choose to either attempt to Dodge: Dexterity Save DC12 + Dex Mod. Push back: Strength Save DC14 + Str Mod. Or lastly Absorb: Constitution Save DC12 + (Str or Dex Mod whichever is higher). There is a misc '''+0''' bonus to the DC of all possible options. Dodge requires that there is room to move out of the way and that ~~there is~~ nothing ~~impeding~~ that movement including difficult terrain. Push back doesn't reverse the shove it just stops both the target and the attacker from moving. Absorb, however, will cause extra damage in the form of Non-lethal damage (every 10 is equal to 1 lethal) to be given if successful. The damage die rolled for this is the Natural attack that activated this effect. If successful the attacker rolls a Strength check '''DC10''' and if successful pushes the target back 5ft + 5ft for every 10 the DC was beaten/optional. The target takes '''+0''' fall damage which bypasses DR.		;Shoved: This effect has a saving throw. The target can choose to either attempt to Dodge: Dexterity Save DC12 + Dex Mod. Push back: Strength Save DC14 + Str Mod. Or lastly Absorb: Constitution Save DC12 + (Str or Dex Mod, whichever is higher). There is a misc '''+0''' bonus to the DC of all possible options. Dodge requires that there be room to move out of the way and that nothing impede that movement, including difficult terrain. Push back doesn't reverse the shove; it just stops both the target and the attacker from moving. Absorb, however, will cause extra damage in the form of Non-lethal damage (every 10 is equal to 1 lethal) to be given if successful. The damage die rolled for this is the Natural attack that activated this effect. If successful, the attacker rolls a Strength check '''DC10''' and if successful, pushes the target back 5ft + 5ft for every 10 the DC was beaten/optional. The target takes '''+0''' fall damage, which bypasses DR.
	;Blinded: An acid, ink, or toxic venom spray that temporarily blinds the target. The target must make a Dexterity or Constitution saving throw (whichever is higher) with a DC10 + Creature Level. If they fail, they are afflicted with the Blinded condition (imposing disadvantage on their attacks and granting advantage to attackers) for 1d4 rounds. The target can spend a Move Action to wipe their eyes ~~and end~~ the effect early.		;Blinded: An acid, ink, or toxic venom spray that temporarily blinds the target. The target must make a Dexterity or Constitution saving throw (whichever is higher) with a DC10 + Creature Level. If they fail, they are afflicted with the Blinded condition (imposing disadvantage on their attacks and granting advantage to attackers) for 1d4 rounds. The target can spend a Move Action to wipe their eyes, ending the effect early.
	;Dazed: A heavy concussive blow that staggers the target's cognitive processes. The target must make a Constitution saving throw with a DC10 + Strength Mod. If they fail, they are Dazed (can only take a single standard or move action on their next turn, but not both) for 1 round. A companion can only attempt this once per encounter per target.		;Dazed: A heavy concussive blow that staggers the target's cognitive processes. The target must make a Constitution saving throw with a DC10 + Strength Mod. If they fail, they are Dazed (can only take a single standard or move action on their next turn, but not both) for 1 round. A companion can only attempt this once per encounter per target.

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	*'''NOTES:'''		*'''NOTES:'''
	** All Natural Attacks use Dexterity for Accuracy and Strength for Bonus Damage unless specified otherwise.		** All Natural Attacks use Dexterity for Accuracy and Strength for Bonus Damage unless specified otherwise.
	** In the descriptions below, some text will be in bold. This bold implies that this attribute can be adjusted or otherwise affected by a '''Natural Attack Improvement'''.		** In the descriptions below some text will be in bold. This bold implies that this attribute can be adjusted or otherwise affected by a '''Natural Attack Improvement'''.
	** All Attack types can have their damage die improved upon. However, they can only be improved twice.		** All Attack types can have their damage die improved upon. However, they can only be improved twice.
	** All Attack types can have their Accuracy improved upon, with each improvement providing a +1 to Attack Accuracy. An Animal can only improve a Natural Attack in this way 5 times.		** All Attack types can have their Accuracy improved upon with each improvement providing a +1 to Attack Accuracy An Animal can only improve a Natural Attack in this way 5 times.
	** All Attack types can have their Damage improved upon, with each improvement providing a +2 to Attack Damage. An Animal can only improve a Natural Attack in this way 3 times.		** All Attack types can have their Damage improved upon with each improvement providing a +2 to Attack Damage. An Animal can only improve a Natural Attack in this way 3 times.
	** All Attack types can have the Attribute Theme that ~~affects~~ either Accuracy or Bonus Damage changed to a different type using an improvement.		** All Attack types can have the Attribute Theme that effects either Accuracy or Bonus Damage changed to a different type using an improvement.

	;Claw: By default, a Claw only does damage. 1 of the following '''Effects''' can be added. Bleed/Poison/Trip. Claw can have Trip as an effect alongside Bleed or Poison, but not both.		;Claw: By default a Claw only does damage. 1 of the following '''Effects''' can be added: Bleed/Poison/Trip. Claw can have Trip as an effect alongside Bleed or Poison but not both.
	;Claws: This gives each claw a chance to attack. This is not like the Bonus Action rules for a sidearm or secondary attack. Instead, this is considered the primary attack that just happens to have two accuracy checks. Each check determines if one of the claws hits. Doing a Claws attack means the Animal is committing to a full-round action. If the creature doesn't wish to do that, they can attack with just 1 Claw. By default, a Claws attack only does damage. Only one '''Effect''' can be added either Bleed or Poison. A Natural Attack Improvement can be added so that if the Animal chooses to only attack with one Claw, the damage die counts as if the Attack was a 'Claw'. This unlocks the 'Claw' attack, which automatically gains all the ~~improvements~~ already given to Claws and allows for the availability of the 'Trip' Effect.		;Claws: This gives each claw a chance to attack. This is not like the Bonus Action rules for a sidearm or secondary attack. Instead, this is considered the primary attack that just happens to have two accuracy checks. Each check determines if one of the claws hits. Doing a Claws attack means the Animal is committing to a full-round action. If the creature doesn't wish to do that they can attack with just 1 Claw. By default a Claws attack only does damage. Only one '''Effect''' can be added: either Bleed or Poison. A Natural Attack Improvement can be added so that if the Animal chooses too only attack with one Claw that the damage die counts as if the Attack was a 'Claw'. This unlocks the 'Claw' attack which automatically gains all the improves already given to Claws and allows for the availability of the 'Trip' Effect.
	;Bite: A highly customizable attack. Bite can be improved to have any two combinations of Effects. '''Effects''' are Bleed/Poison/Trip/Grapple/Burn. An improvement to 1 effect also counts as an improvement to the other effect.		;Bite: A highly customizable attack. Bite can be improved to have any two combinations of Effects. '''Effects''' are Bleed/Poison/Trip/Grapple/Burn. An improvement to 1 effect also counts as an improvement to the other effect.
	;Grip: This attack automatically starts out with Grapple as an effect. It can also gain the '''Effect''' Trip.		;Grip: This attack automatically starts out with Grapple as an effect. It can also gain the '''Effect''' Trip.
	;Trample: This cannot be used by a Tiny creature. The target of this attack has to be the same size or smaller. Can gain 1 of the following '''Effects''' Trip/Shoved. A Trample attack has the same restrictions as the [[Techniques#Combat_Techniques\|Charge Combat Technique]]. However, with Improvements, it can '''ignore the 10ft''' requirement and/or '''ignore difficult terrain'''.		;Trample: This cannot be used by a Tiny creature. The target of this attack has to be the same size or smaller. Can gain 1 of the following '''Effects''': Trip/Shoved. A Trample attack has the same restrictions as the [[Techniques#Combat_Techniques\|Charge Combat Technique]]. However, with Improvements, it can '''ignore the 10ft''' requirement and/or '''ignore difficult terrain'''.
	;Slam: The target of this attack has to be the same size or smaller. Can gain 1 of the following '''Effects''' Trip/Shoved. An Improvement can unlock the use of Slam along with a [[Techniques#Combat_Techniques\|Charge Combat Technique]]. If done so, the Animal gains Advantage '''+1''' on damage rules. Improvement~~, too;~~ this adds +2 to damage. Slam uses Constitution for Bonus Damage instead of Strength, as Constitution can imply a girthy body.		;Slam: The target of this attack has to be the same size or smaller. Can gain 1 of the following '''Effects''': Trip/Shoved. An Improvement can unlock the use of Slam along with a [[Techniques#Combat_Techniques\|Charge Combat Technique]]. If done so the Animal gains Advantage '''+1''' on damage rules. Improvement to this adds +2 to damage. Slam uses Constitution for Bonus Damage instead of Strength as Constitution can imply a girthy body.
	;Whip: This is a melee attack with a Reach effect. By default the Reach effect is '''5ft'''~~. This~~ can be extended. Can gain 1 of the following '''Effects''' Trip/Grapple/Poison. An ~~Improvement~~ to this attack unlocks the ability to~~, if~~ a ~~Grapple is successful, to pull~~ the ~~target toward's itself~~ '''5ft''' per round. Whip uses Dexterity for both Accuracy AND Bonus Damage.		;Whip: This is a melee attack with a Reach effect. By default, the Reach effect is '''5ft''', which can be extended. Can gain 1 of the following '''Effects''': Trip/Grapple/Poison. An improvement to this attack unlocks the ability to pull a successfully grappled target towards the companion by '''5ft''' per round. Whip uses Dexterity for both Accuracy AND Bonus Damage.
	;Sting: By default, a ~~String~~ gets 1 effect of Poison/Bleed/Burn. However, it cannot use an Improvement to add more Effects. An Improvement can be used to either convert this into a Ranged attack with 25ft + '''5'''~~. Or~~ a Melee attack with '''5ft''' reach. If it becomes Ranged, then it loses a level in Damage die and uses Dexterity for Bonus Damage instead of Strength.		;Sting: By default, a Sting gets 1 effect of Poison/Bleed/Burn. However, it cannot use an Improvement to add more Effects. An Improvement can be used to either convert this into a Ranged attack with 25ft + '''5''', or a Melee attack with '''5ft''' reach. If it becomes Ranged, then it loses a level in Damage die and uses Dexterity for Bonus Damage instead of Strength.
	;Spit: This is considered a Ranged attack and not a Melee attack. Its Range is 30ft + '''10ft'''. The improvement provides a +10ft. Can gain 1 of the following '''Effects''' Poison/Bleed/Burn. This uses no Attribute for Bonus damage; however, an ~~Improvement~~ can change this to use either Dex/~~Conn~~/Wis.		;Spit: This is considered a Ranged attack and not a Melee attack. Its Range is 30ft + '''10ft'''. The improvement provides a +10ft. Can gain 1 of the following '''Effects''': Poison/Bleed/Burn. This uses no Attribute for Bonus damage; however, an improvement can change this to use either Dex/Con/Wis.
			;Gore: A devastating forward charge attack using tusks, horns, or heavy head crests. Gore automatically adds the companion's Advantage Die to damage when used at the end of a successful Charge combat technique. It can gain 1 of the following '''Effects''': Trip/Shoved.
			;Tail Sweep: A sweeping bludgeoning strike with a tail or tail club. By default, this attack has a reach of '''10ft'''. An Improvement can unlock the use of the tail sweep to target up to two adjacent enemies with separate accuracy checks. It can gain 1 of the following '''Effects''': Trip/Shoved.

	== Explaining and Improving Effects ==		== Explaining and Improving Effects ==

	*'''NOTES:'''		*'''NOTES:'''
	** '''Default Effect Damage''': Extra damage caused by an effect ~~by default~~ is 1/2 the ~~Die level~~, rounded down, ~~of the Natural Attack that caused the effect~~. The minimum damage die is 1d2~~. For example, A 1d4 damage die would give a 1d2 for its Default Damage effect, the same for a d6. While a d8 would be d4, a d10 would be d4, and a d12 would be a d6, and so on~~. If an effect says it provides '''Default Effect Damage''' then that is how it is calculated.		** '''Default Effect Damage''': Extra damage caused by an effect is calculated as 1/2 of the maximum value of the parent damage die, rounded down to the nearest standard die size (e.g., d4/d6 $\rightarrow$ 1d2; d8/d10 $\rightarrow$ 1d4; d12 $\rightarrow$ 1d6). The minimum damage die is 1d2. If an effect says it provides '''Default Effect Damage''', then that is how it is calculated.
	**In the descriptions below, some text will be in bold. This bold implies that this attribute can be adjusted or otherwise affected by a '''Natural Attack Improvement'''.		**In the descriptions below some text will be in bold. This bold implies that this attribute can be adjusted or otherwise affected by a '''Natural Attack Improvement'''.

	;Bleed: Bleed is an effect that causes extra damage over many rounds. The damage is the '''Default Effect Damage''' die. And the number of rounds is equal to the Dexterity mod + '''0''' of the creature. Minimum of 1 extra round. The round that the strike happened doesn't count, although the target does take bleed damage. Another successful attack simply resets the counter; the number of rounds doesn't stack, and neither does the damage.		;Bleed: Bleed is an effect that causes extra damage over many rounds. The damage is the '''Default Effect Damage''' die. And the number of rounds is equal to the Dexterity mod + '''0''' of the creature. Minimum of 1 extra round. The round that the strike happened doesn't count although the target does take bleed damage. Another successful attack simply resets the counter the number of rounds doesn't stack and neither does the damage.
	;Poison: The effect can have a saving throw. The target has a Constitution-based saving throw '''DC8''' + Creature Level, to see if they avoid the effects of poison. The poison can either be '''Default Effect Damage''' or '''1''' point of Ability damage. The number of rounds is '''1d4'''. Just like with Bleed the round, the effect started on doesn't count. Once poisoned the target cannot be poisoned again unless the Poison has worn off.		;Poison: The effect can have a saving throw. The target has a Constitution based saving throw '''DC8''' + Creature Level to see if they avoid the effects of poison. The poison can either be '''Default Effect Damage''' or '''1''' point of Ability damage. The number of rounds is '''1d4'''. Just like with Bleed the round the effect started on doesn't count. Once poisoned the target cannot be poisoned again unless the Poison has worn off.
	;Trip: The effect has a saving throw. The target can do a Dexterity based saving throw '''DC12''' + (Str or Dex Mod whichever higher). This is subject to change. If the DC is improved upon, the 3rd improvement makes ~~this an~~ automatic ~~success. If successful~~, ~~and tripping~~ the target~~, it is~~ knocked prone.		;Trip: The effect has a saving throw. The target can do a Dexterity based saving throw '''DC12''' + (Str or Dex Mod whichever higher). This is subject to change. If the DC is improved upon, the 3rd improvement makes the trip attempt automatic (no check required by the companion to initiate), though the target still receives their Dexterity saving throw to avoid being knocked prone.
	;Grapple: The effect has a saving throw. The target can do a Strength-based saving throw, '''DC12''' + Strength Mod. If successful, the attack has ~~become~~ a grapple. An attack that can transform into a group has to sacrifice '''1''' die level. This reduction in ~~the~~ die level ~~can~~ be removed with an improvement. The target cannot be larger. If so, then the attack happens, but the grapple doesn't.		;Grapple: The effect has a saving throw. The target can do a Strength based saving throw '''DC12''' + Strength Mod. If successful the attack has now transformed into a grapple. An attack that can transform into a group has to sacrifice '''1''' die level. This reduction in die level and be removed with an improvement. The target cannot be larger. If so then the attack happens but the grapple doesn't.
	;Burn: This is a chemical damage effect. It causes '''Default Effect Damage'''. The number of rounds is '''1d4'''+'''1'''. The d4 and the +1 are ~~affected~~ separately by a Natural Attack ~~Improvement~~. The '''Damage type''' is Chemical. However, this can be adjusted to a hybrid of Chemical-Thermal. To learn more about damage types, go [[Damage_Types_and_Attributes\|here]].		;Burn: This is a chemical damage effect. It causes '''Default Effect Damage'''. The number of rounds is '''1d4'''+'''1'''. The d4 and the +1 are effected separately by a Natural Attack Improvment. The '''Damage type''' is Chemical. However, this can be adjusted to a hybrid of Chemical-Thermal. To learn more about damage types go [[Damage_Types_and_Attributes\|here]].
	;Shoved: This effect has a saving throw. The target can choose to either attempt to Dodge: Dexterity Save DC12 + Dex Mod. Push back: Strength Save DC14 + Str Mod. Or lastly Absorb: Constitution Save DC12 + (Str or Dex Mod, whichever is higher). There is a misc '''+0''' bonus to the DC of all possible options. Dodge requires that there be room to move out of the way and that nothing ~~impede~~ that movement, including difficult terrain. Push back doesn't reverse the shove; it just stops both the target and the attacker from moving. Absorb, however, will cause extra damage in the form of Non-lethal damage (every 10 is equal to 1 lethal) to be given if successful. The damage die rolled for this is the Natural attack that activated this effect. If successful, the attacker rolls a Strength check '''DC10''' and if successful, pushes the target back 5ft + 5ft ~~forever~~ 10 the DC was beaten/optional. The target takes '''+0''' fall damage, which bypasses DR.		;Shoved: This effect has a saving throw. The target can choose to either attempt to Dodge: Dexterity Save DC12 + Dex Mod. Push back: Strength Save DC14 + Str Mod. Or lastly Absorb: Constitution Save DC12 + (Str or Dex Mod whichever is higher). There is a misc '''+0''' bonus to the DC of all possible options. Dodge requires that there is room to move out of the way and that there is nothing impeding that movement including difficult terrain. Push back doesn't reverse the shove it just stops both the target and the attacker from moving. Absorb, however, will cause extra damage in the form of Non-lethal damage (every 10 is equal to 1 lethal) to be given if successful. The damage die rolled for this is the Natural attack that activated this effect. If successful the attacker rolls a Strength check '''DC10''' and if successful pushes the target back 5ft + 5ft for every 10 the DC was beaten/optional. The target takes '''+0''' fall damage which bypasses DR.
			;Blinded: An acid, ink, or toxic venom spray that temporarily blinds the target. The target must make a Dexterity or Constitution saving throw (whichever is higher) with a DC10 + Creature Level. If they fail, they are afflicted with the Blinded condition (imposing disadvantage on their attacks and granting advantage to attackers) for 1d4 rounds. The target can spend a Move Action to wipe their eyes and end the effect early.
			;Dazed: A heavy concussive blow that staggers the target's cognitive processes. The target must make a Constitution saving throw with a DC10 + Strength Mod. If they fail, they are Dazed (can only take a single standard or move action on their next turn, but not both) for 1 round. A companion can only attempt this once per encounter per target.

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	** All Natural Attacks use Dexterity for Accuracy and Strength for Bonus Damage unless specified otherwise.		** All Natural Attacks use Dexterity for Accuracy and Strength for Bonus Damage unless specified otherwise.
	** In the descriptions below some text will be in bold. This bold implies that this attribute can be adjusted or otherwise affected by a '''Natural Attack Improvement'''.		** In the descriptions below, some text will be in bold. This bold implies that this attribute can be adjusted or otherwise affected by a '''Natural Attack Improvement'''.
	** All Attack types can have their damage die improved upon. However, they can only be improved twice.		** All Attack types can have their damage die improved upon. However, they can only be improved twice.
	** All Attack types can have their Accuracy improved upon with each improvement providing a +1 to Attack Accuracy An Animal can only improve a Natural Attack in this way 5 times.		** All Attack types can have their Accuracy improved upon, with each improvement providing a +1 to Attack Accuracy. An Animal can only improve a Natural Attack in this way 5 times.
	** All Attack types can have their Damage improved upon with each improvement providing a +2 to Attack Damage. An Animal can only improve a Natural Attack in this way 3 times.		** All Attack types can have their Damage improved upon, with each improvement providing a +2 to Attack Damage. An Animal can only improve a Natural Attack in this way 3 times.
	** All Attack types can have the Attribute Theme that ~~effects~~ either Accuracy or Bonus Damage changed to a different type using an improvement.		** All Attack types can have the Attribute Theme that affects either Accuracy or Bonus Damage changed to a different type using an improvement.

	;Claw: By default a Claw only does damage. 1 of the following '''Effects''' can be added. Bleed/Poison/Trip. Claw can have Trip as an effect alongside Bleed or Poison but not both.		;Claw: By default, a Claw only does damage. 1 of the following '''Effects''' can be added. Bleed/Poison/Trip. Claw can have Trip as an effect alongside Bleed or Poison, but not both.
	;Claws: This gives each claw a chance to attack. This is not like the Bonus Action rules for a sidearm or secondary attack. Instead, this is considered the primary attack that just happens to have two accuracy checks. Each check determines if one of the claws hits. Doing a Claws attack means the Animal is committing to a full-round action. If the creature doesn't wish to do that they can attack with just 1 Claw. By default a Claws attack only does damage. Only one '''Effect''' can be added either Bleed or Poison. A Natural Attack Improvement can be added so that if the Animal chooses ~~too~~ only attack with one Claw ~~that~~ the damage die, counts as if the Attack was a 'Claw'. This unlocks the 'Claw' attack which automatically gains all the ~~improves~~ already given to Claws and allows for the availability of the 'Trip' Effect.		;Claws: This gives each claw a chance to attack. This is not like the Bonus Action rules for a sidearm or secondary attack. Instead, this is considered the primary attack that just happens to have two accuracy checks. Each check determines if one of the claws hits. Doing a Claws attack means the Animal is committing to a full-round action. If the creature doesn't wish to do that, they can attack with just 1 Claw. By default, a Claws attack only does damage. Only one '''Effect''' can be added either Bleed or Poison. A Natural Attack Improvement can be added so that if the Animal chooses to only attack with one Claw, the damage die counts as if the Attack was a 'Claw'. This unlocks the 'Claw' attack, which automatically gains all the improvements already given to Claws and allows for the availability of the 'Trip' Effect.
	;Bite: A highly customizable attack. Bite can be improved to have any two combinations of Effects. '''Effects''' are Bleed/Poison/Trip/Grapple/Burn. An improvement to 1 effect also counts as an improvement to the other effect.		;Bite: A highly customizable attack. Bite can be improved to have any two combinations of Effects. '''Effects''' are Bleed/Poison/Trip/Grapple/Burn. An improvement to 1 effect also counts as an improvement to the other effect.
	;Grip: This attack automatically starts out with Grapple as an effect. It can also gain the '''Effect''' Trip.		;Grip: This attack automatically starts out with Grapple as an effect. It can also gain the '''Effect''' Trip.
	;Trample: This cannot be used by a Tiny creature. The target of this attack has to be the same size or smaller. Can gain 1 of the following '''Effects''' Trip/Shoved. A Trample attack has the same restrictions as the [[Techniques#Combat_Techniques\|Charge Combat Technique]]. However, with Improvements, it can '''ignore the 10ft''' requirement and/or '''ignore difficult terrain'''.		;Trample: This cannot be used by a Tiny creature. The target of this attack has to be the same size or smaller. Can gain 1 of the following '''Effects''' Trip/Shoved. A Trample attack has the same restrictions as the [[Techniques#Combat_Techniques\|Charge Combat Technique]]. However, with Improvements, it can '''ignore the 10ft''' requirement and/or '''ignore difficult terrain'''.
	;Slam: The target of this attack has to be the same size or smaller. Can gain 1 of the following '''Effects''' Trip/Shoved. An Improvement can unlock the use of Slam along with a [[Techniques#Combat_Techniques\|Charge Combat Technique]]. If done so the Animal gains Advantage '''+1''' on damage rules. Improvement too this adds +2 to damage. Slam uses Constitution for Bonus Damage instead of Strength as Constitution can imply a girthy body.		;Slam: The target of this attack has to be the same size or smaller. Can gain 1 of the following '''Effects''' Trip/Shoved. An Improvement can unlock the use of Slam along with a [[Techniques#Combat_Techniques\|Charge Combat Technique]]. If done so, the Animal gains Advantage '''+1''' on damage rules. Improvement, too; this adds +2 to damage. Slam uses Constitution for Bonus Damage instead of Strength, as Constitution can imply a girthy body.
	;Whip: This is a melee attack with a Reach effect. By default the Reach effect is '''5ft'''. This can be extended. Can gain 1 of the following '''Effects''' Trip/Grapple/Poison. An Improvement to this attack unlocks the ability to, if a Grapple is successful, to pull the target toward's itself '''5ft''' per round. Whip uses Dexterity for both Accuracy AND Bonus Damage.		;Whip: This is a melee attack with a Reach effect. By default the Reach effect is '''5ft'''. This can be extended. Can gain 1 of the following '''Effects''' Trip/Grapple/Poison. An Improvement to this attack unlocks the ability to, if a Grapple is successful, to pull the target toward's itself '''5ft''' per round. Whip uses Dexterity for both Accuracy AND Bonus Damage.
	;Sting: By default, a String gets 1 effect of Poison/Bleed/Burn. However, it cannot use an Improvement to add more Effects. An Improvement can be used to either convert this into a Ranged attack with 25ft + '''5'''. Or a Melee attack with '''5ft''' reach. If it becomes Ranged then it loses a level in Damage die and uses Dexterity for Bonus Damage instead of Strength.		;Sting: By default, a String gets 1 effect of Poison/Bleed/Burn. However, it cannot use an Improvement to add more Effects. An Improvement can be used to either convert this into a Ranged attack with 25ft + '''5'''. Or a Melee attack with '''5ft''' reach. If it becomes Ranged, then it loses a level in Damage die and uses Dexterity for Bonus Damage instead of Strength.
	;Spit: This is considered a Ranged attack and not a Melee attack. Its Range is 30ft + '''10ft'''. The improvement provides a +10ft. Can gain 1 of the following '''Effects''' Poison/Bleed/Burn. This uses no Attribute for Bonus damage however, an Improvement can change this to use either Dex/Conn/Wis.		;Spit: This is considered a Ranged attack and not a Melee attack. Its Range is 30ft + '''10ft'''. The improvement provides a +10ft. Can gain 1 of the following '''Effects''' Poison/Bleed/Burn. This uses no Attribute for Bonus damage; however, an Improvement can change this to use either Dex/Conn/Wis.

	== Explaining and Improving Effects ==		== Explaining and Improving Effects ==

	*'''NOTES:'''		*'''NOTES:'''
	** '''Default Effect Damage''': Extra damage caused by an effect by default is 1/2 the Die level ~~round~~ down of the Natural Attack that caused the effect. The minimum damage die is 1d2. For example, A 1d4 damage die would give a 1d2 for its Default Damage effect, the same for a d6. While a d8 would be d4, d10 would be d4 and a d12 would be a d6 and so on. If an effect says it provides '''Default Effect Damage''' then that is how it is calculated.		** '''Default Effect Damage''': Extra damage caused by an effect by default is 1/2 the Die level, rounded down, of the Natural Attack that caused the effect. The minimum damage die is 1d2. For example, A 1d4 damage die would give a 1d2 for its Default Damage effect, the same for a d6. While a d8 would be d4, a d10 would be d4, and a d12 would be a d6, and so on. If an effect says it provides '''Default Effect Damage''' then that is how it is calculated.
	**In the descriptions below some text will be in bold. This bold implies that this attribute can be adjusted or otherwise affected by a '''Natural Attack Improvement'''.		**In the descriptions below, some text will be in bold. This bold implies that this attribute can be adjusted or otherwise affected by a '''Natural Attack Improvement'''.

	;Bleed: Bleed is an effect that causes extra damage over many rounds. The damage is the '''Default Effect Damage''' die. And the number of rounds is equal to the Dexterity mod + '''0''' of the creature. Minimum of 1 extra round. The round that the strike happened doesn't count although the target does take bleed damage. Another successful attack simply resets the counter the number of rounds doesn't stack and neither does the damage.		;Bleed: Bleed is an effect that causes extra damage over many rounds. The damage is the '''Default Effect Damage''' die. And the number of rounds is equal to the Dexterity mod + '''0''' of the creature. Minimum of 1 extra round. The round that the strike happened doesn't count, although the target does take bleed damage. Another successful attack simply resets the counter; the number of rounds doesn't stack, and neither does the damage.
	;Poison: The effect can have a saving throw. The target has a Constitution based saving throw '''DC8''' + Creature Level to see if they avoid the effects of poison. The poison can either be '''Default Effect Damage''' or '''1''' point of Ability damage. The number of rounds is '''1d4'''. Just like with Bleed the round the effect started on doesn't count. Once poisoned the target cannot be poisoned again unless the Poison has worn off.		;Poison: The effect can have a saving throw. The target has a Constitution-based saving throw '''DC8''' + Creature Level, to see if they avoid the effects of poison. The poison can either be '''Default Effect Damage''' or '''1''' point of Ability damage. The number of rounds is '''1d4'''. Just like with Bleed the round, the effect started on doesn't count. Once poisoned the target cannot be poisoned again unless the Poison has worn off.
	;Trip: The effect has a saving throw. The target can do a Dexterity based saving throw '''DC12''' + (Str or Dex Mod whichever higher). This is subject to change. If the DC is improved upon, the 3rd improvement makes this an automatic success. If successful and tripping the target is knocked prone.		;Trip: The effect has a saving throw. The target can do a Dexterity based saving throw '''DC12''' + (Str or Dex Mod whichever higher). This is subject to change. If the DC is improved upon, the 3rd improvement makes this an automatic success. If successful, and tripping the target, it is knocked prone.
	;Grapple: The effect has a saving throw. The target can do a Strength based saving throw '''DC12''' + Strength Mod. If successful the attack has ~~now transformed into~~ a grapple. An attack that can transform into a group has to sacrifice '''1''' die level. This reduction in die level ~~and~~ be removed with an improvement. The target cannot be larger. If so then the attack happens but the grapple doesn't.		;Grapple: The effect has a saving throw. The target can do a Strength-based saving throw, '''DC12''' + Strength Mod. If successful, the attack has become a grapple. An attack that can transform into a group has to sacrifice '''1''' die level. This reduction in the die level can be removed with an improvement. The target cannot be larger. If so, then the attack happens, but the grapple doesn't.
	;Burn: This is a chemical damage effect. It causes '''Default Effect Damage'''. The number of rounds is '''1d4'''+'''1'''. The d4 and the +1 are ~~effected~~ separately by a Natural Attack ~~Improvment~~. The '''Damage type''' is Chemical. However, this can be adjusted to a hybrid of Chemical-Thermal. To learn more about damage types go [[Damage_Types_and_Attributes\|here]].		;Burn: This is a chemical damage effect. It causes '''Default Effect Damage'''. The number of rounds is '''1d4'''+'''1'''. The d4 and the +1 are affected separately by a Natural Attack Improvement. The '''Damage type''' is Chemical. However, this can be adjusted to a hybrid of Chemical-Thermal. To learn more about damage types, go [[Damage_Types_and_Attributes\|here]].
	;Shoved: This effect has a saving throw. The target can choose to either attempt to Dodge: Dexterity Save DC12 + Dex Mod. Push back: ~~Strenght~~ Save DC14 + Str Mod. Or lastly Absorb: Constitution Save DC12 + (Str or Dex Mod whichever is higher). There is a misc '''+0''' bonus to the DC of all possible options. Dodge requires that there is room to move out of the way and that ~~there is~~ nothing ~~impeding~~ that movement including difficult terrain. Push back doesn't reverse the shove it just stops both the target and the attacker from moving. Absorb, however, will cause extra damage in the form of Non-lethal damage (~~ever~~ 10 is equal to 1 lethal) to be given if successful. The damage die rolled for this is the Natural attack that activated this effect. If successful the attacker rolls a Strength check '''DC10''' and if successful pushes the target back 5ft + 5ft forever 10 the DC was beaten/optional. The target takes '''+0''' fall damage which bypasses DR.		;Shoved: This effect has a saving throw. The target can choose to either attempt to Dodge: Dexterity Save DC12 + Dex Mod. Push back: Strength Save DC14 + Str Mod. Or lastly Absorb: Constitution Save DC12 + (Str or Dex Mod, whichever is higher). There is a misc '''+0''' bonus to the DC of all possible options. Dodge requires that there be room to move out of the way and that nothing impede that movement, including difficult terrain. Push back doesn't reverse the shove; it just stops both the target and the attacker from moving. Absorb, however, will cause extra damage in the form of Non-lethal damage (every 10 is equal to 1 lethal) to be given if successful. The damage die rolled for this is the Natural attack that activated this effect. If successful, the attacker rolls a Strength check '''DC10''' and if successful, pushes the target back 5ft + 5ft forever 10 the DC was beaten/optional. The target takes '''+0''' fall damage, which bypasses DR.

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	*'''NOTES:'''		*'''NOTES:'''
			** All Natural Attacks use Dexterity for Accuracy and Strength for Bonus Damage unless specified otherwise.
	** In the descriptions below some text will be in bold. This bold implies that this attribute can be adjusted or otherwise affected by a '''Natural Attack Improvement'''.		** In the descriptions below some text will be in bold. This bold implies that this attribute can be adjusted or otherwise affected by a '''Natural Attack Improvement'''.
	** All Attack types can have their damage die improved upon. However, they can only be improved twice.		** All Attack types can have their damage die improved upon. However, they can only be improved twice.
	** All Attack types can have their Accuracy improved upon with each improvement providing a +1 to Attack Accuracy An Animal can only improve a Natural Attack in this way 5 times.		** All Attack types can have their Accuracy improved upon with each improvement providing a +1 to Attack Accuracy An Animal can only improve a Natural Attack in this way 5 times.
	** All Attack types can have their Damage improved upon with each improvement providing a +2 to Attack Damage. An Animal can only improve a Natural Attack in this way 3 times.		** All Attack types can have their Damage improved upon with each improvement providing a +2 to Attack Damage. An Animal can only improve a Natural Attack in this way 3 times.
			** All Attack types can have the Attribute Theme that effects either Accuracy or Bonus Damage changed to a different type using an improvement.

	;Claw: By default a Claw only does damage. 1 of the following '''Effects''' can be added. Bleed/Poison/Trip. Claw can have Trip as an effect alongside Bleed or Poison but not both.		;Claw: By default a Claw only does damage. 1 of the following '''Effects''' can be added. Bleed/Poison/Trip. Claw can have Trip as an effect alongside Bleed or Poison but not both.
	;Claws: This gives each claw a chance to attack. This is not like the Bonus Action rules for a sidearm or secondary attack. Instead this is considered the primary attack that just happens to have two accuracy checks. Each check determines if one of the claws hits. Doing a Claws attack means the Animal is committing to a full-round action. If the creature doesn't wish to do that they can attack with just 1 Claw. By default a Claws attack only does damage. Only one '''Effect''' can be added either Bleed or Poison. A Natural Attack Improvement can be added so that if the Animal chooses too only attack with one Claw that the damage die, counts as if the Attack was a 'Claw'. This unlocks the 'Claw' attack which automatically gains all the improves already given to Claws and allows for the availability of the 'Trip' Effect.		;Claws: This gives each claw a chance to attack. This is not like the Bonus Action rules for a sidearm or secondary attack. Instead, this is considered the primary attack that just happens to have two accuracy checks. Each check determines if one of the claws hits. Doing a Claws attack means the Animal is committing to a full-round action. If the creature doesn't wish to do that they can attack with just 1 Claw. By default a Claws attack only does damage. Only one '''Effect''' can be added either Bleed or Poison. A Natural Attack Improvement can be added so that if the Animal chooses too only attack with one Claw that the damage die, counts as if the Attack was a 'Claw'. This unlocks the 'Claw' attack which automatically gains all the improves already given to Claws and allows for the availability of the 'Trip' Effect.
	;Bite: A highly customizable attack. Bite can be improved to have any two combinations of Effects. '''Effects''' are Bleed/Poison/Trip/Grapple/Burn. An improvement to 1 effect also counts as an improvement to the other effect.		;Bite: A highly customizable attack. Bite can be improved to have any two combinations of Effects. '''Effects''' are Bleed/Poison/Trip/Grapple/Burn. An improvement to 1 effect also counts as an improvement to the other effect.
	;Grip: This attack automatically starts out with Grapple as an effect. It can also gain the '''Effect''' Trip.		;Grip: This attack automatically starts out with Grapple as an effect. It can also gain the '''Effect''' Trip.
	;Trample: This cannot be used by a Tiny creature. The target of this attack has to be the same size or smaller. Can gain 1 of the following '''Effects''' Trip/Shoved. A Trample attack has the same restrictions as the [[Techniques#Combat_Techniques\|Charge Combat Technique]]. However, with Improvements, it can '''ignore the 10ft''' requirement and/or '''ignore difficult terrain'''.		;Trample: This cannot be used by a Tiny creature. The target of this attack has to be the same size or smaller. Can gain 1 of the following '''Effects''' Trip/Shoved. A Trample attack has the same restrictions as the [[Techniques#Combat_Techniques\|Charge Combat Technique]]. However, with Improvements, it can '''ignore the 10ft''' requirement and/or '''ignore difficult terrain'''.
	;Slam: The target of this attack has to be the same size or smaller. Can gain 1 of the following '''Effects''' Trip/Shoved. An Improvement can unlock the use of Slam along with a [[Techniques#Combat_Techniques\|Charge Combat Technique]]. If done so the Animal gains Advantage '''+1''' on damage rules. Improvement too this adds +2 to damage.		;Slam: The target of this attack has to be the same size or smaller. Can gain 1 of the following '''Effects''' Trip/Shoved. An Improvement can unlock the use of Slam along with a [[Techniques#Combat_Techniques\|Charge Combat Technique]]. If done so the Animal gains Advantage '''+1''' on damage rules. Improvement too this adds +2 to damage. Slam uses Constitution for Bonus Damage instead of Strength as Constitution can imply a girthy body.
	;Whip: This is a melee attack with a Reach effect. By default the Reach effect is '''5ft'''. This can be extended. Can gain 1 of the following '''Effects''' Trip/Grapple/Poison. An Improvement to this attack unlocks the ability to, if a Grapple is successful, to pull the target toward's itself '''5ft''' per round.		;Whip: This is a melee attack with a Reach effect. By default the Reach effect is '''5ft'''. This can be extended. Can gain 1 of the following '''Effects''' Trip/Grapple/Poison. An Improvement to this attack unlocks the ability to, if a Grapple is successful, to pull the target toward's itself '''5ft''' per round. Whip uses Dexterity for both Accuracy AND Bonus Damage.
	;Sting: By default, a String gets 1 effect of Poison/Bleed/Burn. However, it cannot use an Improvement to add more Effects. An Improvement can be used to either convert this into a Ranged attack with 25ft + '''5'''. Or a Melee attack with '''5ft''' reach. If it becomes Ranged then it loses a level in Damage die.		;Sting: By default, a String gets 1 effect of Poison/Bleed/Burn. However, it cannot use an Improvement to add more Effects. An Improvement can be used to either convert this into a Ranged attack with 25ft + '''5'''. Or a Melee attack with '''5ft''' reach. If it becomes Ranged then it loses a level in Damage die and uses Dexterity for Bonus Damage instead of Strength.
	;Spit: This is considered a Ranged attack and not a Melee attack. Its Range is 30ft + '''10ft'''. The improvement provides a +10ft. Can gain 1 of the following '''Effects''' Poison/Bleed/Burn.		;Spit: This is considered a Ranged attack and not a Melee attack. Its Range is 30ft + '''10ft'''. The improvement provides a +10ft. Can gain 1 of the following '''Effects''' Poison/Bleed/Burn. This uses no Attribute for Bonus damage however, an Improvement can change this to use either Dex/Conn/Wis.

	== Explaining and Improving Effects ==		== Explaining and Improving Effects ==

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