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Giant Eagle

Large · Beast · CR 1 · Neutral Good

Source. 5e 2014 Rules

26 (4d10+4)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-1

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Beast

Alignment Neutral Good

XP 200

Initiative Bonus +3

Movement

Walk 10 ft (3 m)

Fly 80 ft (24.4 m)

Swim 5 ft (1.5 m)

Climb 5 ft (1.5 m)

Crawl 5 ft (1.5 m)

Senses

Passive Perception 14

Skills

Perception +4

Languages

Giant Eagle, understands Common and Auran but can't speak

Environments

Coast Desert Grassland or Plains Hills Mountain Feywild

Traits

Keen Sight

The eagle has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.

Actions

Beak

Cost 1

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

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) piercing damage.

Multiattack

Cost 1

The eagle makes two attacks: one with its beak and one with its talons.

Talons

Cost 1

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

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) slashing damage.

About Giant Eagle

Giant Eagle is a large beast with a Challenge Rating of 1. It has a neutral good alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 13 and possesses 26 hit points (derived from 4d10+4).

Giant Eagle has communication capabilities including Giant Eagle, understands Common and Auran but can't speak. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Giant Eagle

1 tips available

When using Giant Eagle 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 Giant Eagle

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

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 200 XP
Hard: 300 XP
Deadly: 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 Giant Eagle?: Giant Eagle has a Challenge Rating of 1, making it appropriate for parties of level 1.0.
What type of creature is Giant Eagle?: Giant Eagle is a Large Beast, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Giant Eagle speak?: Giant Eagle can communicate in Giant Eagle, understands Common and Auran but can't speak.