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|type = Beast{{guide ref|taldorei|59}}
|subtype = 
|parentrace = Cow
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|alignment = 
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|movement = 40 ft{{guide ref|taldorei|59}}
|abilities = Trampling Charge{{guide ref|taldorei|59}}
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|diet = Herbivorous
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|size = Large{{guide ref|taldorei|59}}
|lifespan = 70 years{{guide ref|taldorei|59}}
|height = 6 feet{{guide ref|taldorei|59}}
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|weight = 2 tons{{guide ref|taldorei|59}}
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|distinctions = Exceptionally sturdy<br/>Unusually empathetic
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|planes = [[Material Plane]] ([[Exandria]])
|locations = [[Dividing Plains]], [[Tal'Dorei]]
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|terrain = Plains
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'''Plainscows''' are a breed of cattle native to the [[Dividing Plains]] of [[Tal'Dorei]]. Plainscows are most often used as beasts of burden and mounts, and are occasionally raised as livestock as well. Plainscows sell in [[Westruun]] for 200 gp.{{guide ref|taldorei|59}}

== Description ==
Plainscows are exceptionally large and heavy compared to other types of cow.<ref>{{Twitter
|handle =wildrosemage|status =status/1418624583201026051|name = [[Hannah Rose]]|quote = Did you know that Tal'Dorei plainscows are larger and heavier than normal cows?|date = July 23, 2021}}</ref> They are very durable, able to shrug off blows from nonmagical weapons{{guide ref|taldorei|59|more=Plainscows are resistant to nonmagical bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing attacks.}} and has a carrying capacity of 1,500 pounds.{{guide ref|TCSR|248}} A typical plainscow stands six feet tall, weighs around two tons, and can live for up to seventy years. Plainscows are unusually empathetic, and often bond with a rider for life.{{guide ref|taldorei|59}}

== Trivia ==
* The plainscow's inclusion in the ''[[Critical Role: Tal'Dorei Campaign Setting]]'' may be a reference to the time [[Vox Machina]] disguised themselves as cows.{{ep ref|ep=1x26|2:36:02}}

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