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Raptor

Medium · Beast · CR 1 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Monstrous Menagerie

32 (5d8+10)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-3

WIS

CHA

-3

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Beast

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 200

Initiative Bonus +2

Movement

Walk 60 ft (18.3 m)

Swim 30 ft (9.1 m)

Climb 30 ft (9.1 m)

Crawl 30 ft (9.1 m)

Senses

Passive Perception 11

Traits

Pack Tactics

The raptor has advantage on attack rolls against a creature if at least one of the raptors allies is within 5 feet of the creature and not incapacitated.

Actions

Claw

+5 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d10+3 slashing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d10 + 3) slashing damage. If the target is a Medium or smaller creature it makes a DC 13 Strength saving throw falling prone on a failure.

About Raptor

Raptor is a medium beast with a Challenge Rating of 1. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 13 and possesses 32 hit points (derived from 5d8+10).

GM Tips: Using Raptor

1 tips available

When using Raptor in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Pack Tactics Advantage: This creature has advantage on attack rolls when an ally is within 5 feet! Separate it from its pack or use 'Fear' spells to scatter allies. Single-target encounters reduce its effectiveness.

Player Guide: Facing Raptor

1 strategies available

When your party encounters this creature, keep these strategies in mind:

Counter Pack Tactics: This creature has advantage when allies are nearby! Separate it from its pack. Use 'Fear' spells to scatter allies. Single-target encounters reduce its effectiveness.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 1.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 3 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 200 XP
Hard: 300 XP
Deadly: 400 XP

Based on D&D 5e Dungeon Master's Guide encounter building guidelines. CR roughly equals party level for medium encounters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the challenge rating of Raptor?: Raptor has a Challenge Rating of 1, making it appropriate for parties of level 1.0.
What type of creature is Raptor?: Raptor is a Medium Beast, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.