Falcon, Giant (HB)

Large Beast, neutral

  • Armor Class: 12
  • Hit Points: 19 (3d10+3)
  • Speed: 10 ft., fly 90 ft.
STRDEXCONINTWISCHA
15 (+2)17 (+3)12 (+1)8 (-1)14 (+2)10 (+0)
  • Skills: Perception +4
  • Senses: Passive Perception 14
  • Languages: Giant Falcon; understands Common, Auran, and Sylvan but can’t speak them
  • Challenge: 1/2 (100 XP)

Flyby. The falcon doesn’t provoke opportunity attacks when it flies out of an enemy’s reach.

Keen Sight. The falcon has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.

Stealthy Attacker. The falcon’s opponents get disadvantage on surprise checks.

Actions

Talons. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d6 + 5) slashing damage.

Description

Giant falcons speak their own language and understand Common, Sylvan, and Auran.

They have slimmer bodies than giant eagles, and their wings are pointed. They can dive at speeds of over 200 miles per hour, making them the fastest of all of the birds of prey. Their opponents get disadvantage on surprise checks when the falcon is already airborne at the time of the encounter.