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Roc

Gargantuan · Monstrosity · CR 11 · Unaligned

Source. 5e 2014 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 +0

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 14

Saving Throws

Dexterity +4 Constitution +9 Wisdom +4 Charisma +3

Skills

Perception +4

Environments

Arctic or Tundra Coast Desert Grassland or Plains Hills Mountain Ocean

Traits

Keen Sight

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

Actions

Beak

Cost 1

+13 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 4d8 thunder damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +13 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 27 (4d8 + 9) piercing damage.

Multiattack

Cost 1

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

Talons

Cost 1

+13 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m).

Melee Weapon Attack: +13 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 23 (4d6 + 9) slashing damage, and the target is grappled (escape DC 19). Until this grapple ends, the target is restrained, and the roc can't use its talons on another target.

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.