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Roc

Gargantuan · Monstrosity · CR 11 · Unaligned

Source. 5e 2024 Rules

15 (natural armor)

248 (16d20 + 80)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-4

WIS

CHA

-1

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Gargantuan

Type Monstrosity

Alignment Unaligned

XP 7200

Initiative Bonus +8

Movement

Walk 20 ft (6.1 m)

Fly 120 ft (36.6 m)

Swim 10 ft (3 m)

Climb 10 ft (3 m)

Crawl 10 ft (3 m)

Senses

Passive Perception 18

Saving Throws

Strength +9 Dexterity +4 Constitution +5 Intelligence -4 Wisdom +4 Charisma -1

Skills

Perception +8

Actions

Beak

Cost 1

+13 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 3d12+9 piercing damage.

Melee Attack Roll: +13, reach 10 ft. 28 (3d12 + 9) Piercing damage.

Multiattack

Cost 1

The roc makes two Beak attacks. It can replace one attack with a Talons attack.

Talons

Cost 1

+13 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 4d6+9 slashing damage.

Melee Attack Roll: +13, reach 5 ft. 23 (4d6 + 9) Slashing damage. If the target is a Huge or smaller creature, it has the Grappled condition (escape DC 19) from both talons, and it has the Restrained condition until the grapple ends.

Bonus Actions

Swoop

If the roc has a creature Grappled, the roc flies up to half its Fly Speed without provoking Opportunity Attacks and drops that creature.

About Roc

Roc is a gargantuan monstrosity with a Challenge Rating of 11. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 15 and possesses 248 hit points (derived from 16d20 + 80).

GM Tips: Using Roc

1 tips available

When using Roc 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 Roc

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 11.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 15 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 13,200 XP
Hard: 19,800 XP
Deadly: 26,400 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 Roc?: Roc has a Challenge Rating of 11, making it appropriate for parties of level 11.0.
What type of creature is Roc?: Roc is a Gargantuan Monstrosity, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.