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Terror Bird

Large · Beast · CR 2 · Unaligned

Source. Creature Codex

12 (natural armor)

65 (10d8+20)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-4

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Beast

Alignment Unaligned

XP 450

Initiative Bonus +1

Movement

Walk 50 ft (15.2 m)

Swim 25 ft (7.6 m)

Climb 25 ft (7.6 m)

Crawl 25 ft (7.6 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 13

Skills

Athletics +6 Perception +3

Languages

Traits

Pack Tactics

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

Passing Bite

Terror birds who move at least 20 feet straight toward a target have advantage on the next attack roll against that target.

Actions

Serrated Beak

+6 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 3d6+4 slashing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (3d6 + 4) slashing damage. The target must succeed on a DC 12 Constitution saving throw or take 7 (2d6) slashing damage at the beginning of its next turn.

About Terror Bird

Terror Bird is a large beast with a Challenge Rating of 2. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 12 and possesses 65 hit points (derived from 10d8+20).

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

GM Tips: Using Terror Bird

1 tips available

When using Terror Bird 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 Terror Bird

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 2.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 4 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 600 XP
Hard: 900 XP
Deadly: 1,200 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 Terror Bird?: Terror Bird has a Challenge Rating of 2, making it appropriate for parties of level 2.0.
What type of creature is Terror Bird?: Terror Bird is a Large Beast, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Terror Bird speak?: Terror Bird can communicate in -.