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Thunderbird

Large Monstrosity

AC
12
HP
57
Speed
30
CR
3

Armor Class 12

Hit Points 57 (6d10+24)

Speed 30 ft., fly 80 ft.


STR
18 (+4)
DEX
14 (+2)
CON
18 (+4)
INT
2 (-4)
WIS
16 (+3)
CHA
8 (-1)

Skills Perception +5

Senses passive Perception 15

Challenge 3


Traits

Keen Sight. The griffon has advantage on Perception checks that rely on sight.

Storm Sight. A thunderbirds vision is not limited by weather.

Actions

Multiattack. The griffon attacks once with its beak and once with its talons.

Beak. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (2d4 + 4) piercing damage.

Talons. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4) slashing damage or 11 (2d6 + 4) slashing damage if the griffon started its turn at least 20 feet above the target and the target is grappled (escape DC 14). Until this grapple ends the griffon can't attack a different target with its talons.

Lightning Strike (Recharge 6). The thunderbird exhales a blast of lightning at one target within 60 feet. The target makes a DC 12 Dexterity saving throw taking 28 (8d6) lightning damage on a failure or half the damage on a success.

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