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Eagle

Small · Beast · CR 0 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Black Flag SRD

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

-2

DEX

CON

INT

-4

WIS

CHA

-2

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Small

Type Beast

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 0

Initiative Bonus +1

Movement

Walk 10 ft (3 m)

Fly 60 ft (18.3 m)

Swim 5 ft (1.5 m)

Climb 5 ft (1.5 m)

Crawl 5 ft (1.5 m)

Senses

Passive Perception 12

Saving Throws

Strength -2 Dexterity +1 Constitution +0 Intelligence -4 Wisdom +2 Charisma -2

Languages

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Vulnerabilities

blinded

Traits

Heightened Sight

The eagle's Perception is 19 when perceiving by sight.

Seabird

The eagle can swim up to 30 feet on its turn, but it must start and end its movement either flying or on a solid surface, such as a ship or beach. If it is swimming at the end of its turn, it must succeed on a DC 10 CON save or it immediately begins to sink and suffocate. A suffocating eagle must succeed on a DC 8 STR check to fly out of the substance where it is sinking.

Actions

Talons

+3 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d4+1 slashing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 3 (1d4+1) slashing damage.

About Eagle

Eagle is a small beast with a Challenge Rating of 0. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 11 and possesses 8 hit points (derived from None).

Eagle has communication capabilities including -. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Eagle

1 tips available

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

Flight Control Strategy: Target flying creatures with spells like 'Hold Person', 'Web', or 'Grease' to ground them. Without flight restriction, they can escape melee range easily. Consider area denial spells below their flight altitude to force them into disadvantageous positions.

Player Guide: Facing Eagle

1 strategies available

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

Counter Flight Advantage: This creature can fly! Use ranged attacks, reach weapons, or spells like 'Thunderwave' to push it away. Consider 'Gust of Wind' or 'Earthbind' to ground it. Melee characters need fly speed or flight magic to engage.

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 2 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 50 XP
Hard: 75 XP
Deadly: 100 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 Eagle?: Eagle has a Challenge Rating of 0, making it appropriate for parties of level 1.
What type of creature is Eagle?: Eagle is a Small Beast, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Eagle speak?: Eagle can communicate in -.