Verres Major

Verres Major is a boar summoned via a Beast Master's  Boar Companion ability, a variant of  Ranger's Companion. Verres Major is upgraded from Verres once the Beast Master reaches level 5, and becomes Verres Calamitosus once the Beast Master reaches level 11.

Combat

Attacks and abilities

 Boar Charge ()

1d4 + 1 (2~5) Slashing

Charge forward, attacking all hostile creatures in the way. Deals 1d4 + 1Slashing and potentially knocks targets  Prone.

STR Save

 Tusk Attack ()

1d6 (1~6) + Strength modifier Slashing

Lash out with deadly claws.

 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft

 Rage ()

Go into a frenzy, increasing your size and becoming stronger through raw anger.

While raging, your melee attacks deal an additional 2+1d4Slashing^{[See Notes]} damage and you are  Enlarged^{[See Notes]}.

You gain Resistance to physical damage, and Advantage on Strength Checks and Saving Throws.

 Range: Self

 Frenzied Strike ()

1d6 (1~6) + Strength or Dexterity modifier Slashing

Gore an enemy as a bonus action while in a fit of rage.

 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft

Because of the  Prey's Scent passive, Beast Master rangers may wish to attack the target marked by  Hunter's Mark for optimal damage.

At higher levels

As the Ranger gains levels, Verres Major will grow as well until it transforms into Verres Calamitosus at level 11:

Level 7

• Verres Major gains the passive  Exceptional Training, granting it:

 Dash ()

Cover more distance this turn: double your Movement Speed.

 Range: Self

 Disengage: Bonus Action ()

Retreat safely. Moving won't provoke Opportunity Attacks.

 Range: Self

 Help ()

Help an ally in need. Remove  Burning,  Downed,  Ensnared,  Entangled,  Enwebbed, Prone,  Sleeping.

 Range: 1.5 m / 5 ft

Level 8

• Verres Major has 51 hit points (102 on Explorer difficulty) and 15  Armour Class.