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Wakwak

Large · Beast · CR 2 · Unaligned

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

13 (natural armor)

45 (6d10 +12)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-4

WIS

CHA

-2

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Beast

Alignment Unaligned

XP 450

Initiative Bonus +1

Movement

Walk 40 ft (12.2 m)

Fly 10 ft (3 m)

Swim 20 ft (6.1 m)

Climb 20 ft (6.1 m)

Crawl 20 ft (6.1 m)

Senses

Passive Perception 12

Skills

Perception +0

Traits

Bloodthirsty Pounce

If the wakwak moves at least 20' straight toward a creature and then hits it with Talon attack on the same turn that target must make DC 13 Str save or be knocked prone. If the target is prone the wakwak can make one Beak attack vs. it as a bonus action gaining temp hp equal to half the damage dealt.

Keen Smell

Advantage: smell Wis (Percept) checks.

Pack Tactics

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

About Wakwak

Wakwak is a large beast with a Challenge Rating of 2. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 13 and possesses 45 hit points (derived from 6d10 +12).

GM Tips: Using Wakwak

2 tips available

When using Wakwak 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.
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 Wakwak

2 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.
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 Wakwak?: Wakwak has a Challenge Rating of 2, making it appropriate for parties of level 2.0.
What type of creature is Wakwak?: Wakwak is a Large Beast, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.