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Axe Beak

Large · Monstrosity · CR 1/4 · Unaligned

Source. 5e 2024 Rules

11 (natural armor)

19 (3d10 + 3)

1/4

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-4

WIS

CHA

-3

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Monstrosity

Alignment Unaligned

XP 50

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

Passive Perception 10

Saving Throws

Strength +2 Dexterity +1 Constitution +1 Intelligence -4 Wisdom +0 Charisma -3

Actions

Beak

Cost 1

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

Melee Attack Roll: +4, reach 5 ft. 5 (1d6 + 2) Slashing damage.

About Axe Beak

Axe Beak is a large monstrosity with a Challenge Rating of 1/4. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 11 and possesses 19 hit points (derived from 3d10 + 3).

GM Tips: Using Axe Beak

2 tips available

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

Minion Strategy: Use as scouts or minions for larger threats
Group Tactics: Group 3-4 together to pose a moderate threat

Player Guide: Facing Axe Beak

2 strategies available

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

Easy Target: This creature is weak - focus on other threats
Group Threat: Multiple can be dangerous - use area attacks

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: 31 XP
Hard: 46 XP
Deadly: 62 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 Axe Beak?: Axe Beak has a Challenge Rating of 1/4, making it appropriate for parties of level 0.25.
What type of creature is Axe Beak?: Axe Beak is a Large Monstrosity, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.