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Dinosaur, Razorfeather Raptor

Medium · Monstrosity · CR 2 · Neutral Evil

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

16 (natural armor)

39 (6d8+12)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-2

WIS

CHA

-2

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Monstrosity

Alignment Neutral Evil

XP 450

Initiative Bonus +3

Movement

Walk 40 ft (12.2 m)

Swim 20 ft (6.1 m)

Climb 20 ft (6.1 m)

Crawl 20 ft (6.1 m)

Senses

Passive Perception 13

Saving Throws

Dexterity +5

Skills

Perception +1

Languages

understands Common but can't speak

Traits

Pack Tactics

Advantage on attacks vs. creature if 1+ unincapacitated attacker ally is within 5 ft. of target.

Pounce

If the raptor moves at least 20' straight toward a creature and then hits it with Claw attack on the same turn that target must make DC 13 Str save or be knocked prone. If the target is prone the raptor can make one Bladed Feather attack vs. it as a bonus action.

About Dinosaur, Razorfeather Raptor

Dinosaur, Razorfeather Raptor is a medium monstrosity with a Challenge Rating of 2. It has a neutral evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 16 and possesses 39 hit points (derived from 6d8+12).

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

GM Tips: Using Dinosaur, Razorfeather Raptor

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When using Dinosaur, Razorfeather Raptor in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Pack Tactics Advantage: This creature has advantage on attack rolls when an ally is within 5 feet! Separate it from its pack or use 'Fear' spells to scatter allies. Single-target encounters reduce its effectiveness.

Player Guide: Facing Dinosaur, Razorfeather Raptor

1 strategies available

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

Counter Pack Tactics: This creature has advantage when allies are nearby! Separate it from its pack. Use 'Fear' spells to scatter allies. Single-target encounters reduce its effectiveness.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 2.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 4 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 600 XP
Hard: 900 XP
Deadly: 1,200 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 Dinosaur, Razorfeather Raptor?: Dinosaur, Razorfeather Raptor has a Challenge Rating of 2, making it appropriate for parties of level 2.0.
What type of creature is Dinosaur, Razorfeather Raptor?: Dinosaur, Razorfeather Raptor is a Medium Monstrosity, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Dinosaur, Razorfeather Raptor speak?: Dinosaur, Razorfeather Raptor can communicate in understands Common but can't speak.