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Jubjub Bird

Large · Beast · CR 4 · Unaligned

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

13 (natural armor)

91 (14d10+14)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-4

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Beast

Alignment Unaligned

XP 1100

Initiative Bonus +1

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Fly 10 ft (3 m)

Swim 15 ft (4.6 m)

Climb 15 ft (4.6 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Passive Perception 11

Skills

Perception +1

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Resistances

poison

Condition Immunities

poisoned

Traits

Shrill Screech

When agitated the jubjub bird makes a near constant shrill and high scream giving it advantage on Cha (Intimidation) checks.

Stubborn

Has advantage on saves vs. being charmed. In addition Wis (Animal Handling) checks are made with disadvantage vs. the jubjub bird.

Unpredictable

Opportunity attacks vs. the jubjub bird are made with disadvantage.

Reactions

Impassioned Riposte

When a creature the jubjub bird can see misses it with an attack while within 10 ft. of it the jubjub bird can make one Bite attack vs. the attacker.

About Jubjub Bird

Jubjub Bird is a large beast with a Challenge Rating of 4. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 13 and possesses 91 hit points (derived from 14d10+14).

GM Tips: Using Jubjub Bird

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When using Jubjub Bird 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 Jubjub Bird

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 4.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 6 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 2,000 XP
Hard: 3,000 XP
Deadly: 4,000 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 Jubjub Bird?: Jubjub Bird has a Challenge Rating of 4, making it appropriate for parties of level 4.0.
What type of creature is Jubjub Bird?: Jubjub Bird is a Large Beast, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.