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Velociraptor

Small · Beast · CR 1/2 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Black Flag SRD

13 (natural armor)

1/2

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

-2

DEX

CON

INT

-3

WIS

CHA

-2

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Small

Type Beast

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 100

Initiative Bonus +4

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 15 ft (4.6 m)

Climb 15 ft (4.6 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Passive Perception 11

Saving Throws

Strength -2 Dexterity +4 Constitution +1 Intelligence -3 Wisdom +1 Charisma -2

Languages

Traits

Hardy

Any critical hit against the dinosaur becomes a normal hit.

Pack Tactics

The velociraptor has advantage on attack rolls against a creature if at least one of its allies is within 5 feet of the target and the ally isn't incapacitated.

Actions

Bite

+4 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d6+2 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6+2) piercing damage. If the target is a Medium or smaller creature, it is grappled (escape DC 12). Until this grapple ends, the target is restrained, and the velociraptor can't Bite another target.

Claws

+4 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d4+2 slashing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4+2) slashing damage.

Maul

The velociraptor uses its claws to rip into one creature it is grappling. The target must make a DC 12 STR save, taking 10 (4d4) slashing damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Multiattack

The velociraptor makes one Bite attack and one Claws attack.

About Velociraptor

Velociraptor is a small beast with a Challenge Rating of 1/2. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 13 and possesses 25 hit points (derived from None).

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

GM Tips: Using Velociraptor

1 tips available

When using Velociraptor 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 Velociraptor

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

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 75 XP
Hard: 112 XP
Deadly: 150 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 Velociraptor?: Velociraptor has a Challenge Rating of 1/2, making it appropriate for parties of level 0.5.
What type of creature is Velociraptor?: Velociraptor is a Small Beast, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Velociraptor speak?: Velociraptor can communicate in -.