War Griffon (5e Creature)
War Griffon
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Large monstrosity, unaligned Armor Class 13
Skills Perception +6 Diving Charge. If the griffon is flying and dives at least 30 feet straight toward a target and then hits it with a claw attack, that target must succeed on a DC 14 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone. If the target is prone, the griffon can make an attack with its beak against it as a bonus action. Flyby. The griffon doesn't provoke an opportunity attack when it flies out of an enemy's reach. Keen Sight. The griffon has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight. ACTIONSMultiattack. The griffon makes two attacks: one with its beak and one with its claws. Beak. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4) piercing damage. Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) slashing damage.
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 A plate armored war griffon ready for battle, Source Many griffons are ridden by soldiers from kingdoms, usually those near mountains, as their mobility and speed make them a very capable type of flying cavalry, though a certain few receive special training to become war griffons. War griffons are trained to follow the orders of their commanders, they prefer to follow one person and relate to them for life. Their training and coordination have made them expert fighters of the sky in their own right. |
Variant: War Griffon Armor
An armored war griffon has an Armor Class based on the type of barding worn (see chapter 5 for more information on barding). Its Armor Class includes the griffon's Dexterity modifier, where applicable. Barding doesn't alter the griffon's challenge rating.
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