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Raven

Small · Beast · CR 0 · Unaligned

Source. 5e 2024 Rules

12 (natural armor)

2 (1d4)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

-4

DEX

CON

INT

-3

WIS

CHA

-2

Overview

Category Animals

Size Small

Type Beast

Alignment Unaligned

XP 0

Initiative Bonus +2

Movement

Walk 10 ft (3 m)

Fly 50 ft (15.2 m)

Swim 5 ft (1.5 m)

Climb 5 ft (1.5 m)

Crawl 5 ft (1.5 m)

Senses

Passive Perception 13

Saving Throws

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

Skills

Perception +3

Traits

Mimicry

The raven can mimic simple sounds it has heard, such as a whisper or chitter. A hearer can discern the sounds are imitations with a successful DC 10 Wisdom (Insight) check.

Actions

Beak

Cost 1

Melee Attack Roll: +4, reach 5 ft. 1 Piercing damage.

About Raven

Raven is a small beast with a Challenge Rating of 0. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 12 and possesses 2 hit points (derived from 1d4).

GM Tips: Using Raven

1 tips available

When using Raven 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 Raven

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 Raven?: Raven has a Challenge Rating of 0, making it appropriate for parties of level 1.
What type of creature is Raven?: Raven is a Small Beast, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.