Giant Vulture

• AC: 10
• Alignment: Neutral Evil
• CHA: 7
• CON: 15
• Challenge Rating: 1
• DEX: 10
• HP: 22 (3d10+6)
• INT: 6
• Languages: Understands Common But Can't Speak
• Passive Perception: 13
• Roll 0: Beak 1d20 + 4 2d4+2
• Roll 1: Talons 1d20 + 4 2d6+2
• STR: 15
• Size: Large
• Skills: Perception +3
• Speed: 10 ft., fly 60 ft.
• Type: beast
• WIS: 12

A giant vulture has advanced intelligence and a malevolent bent. Unlike its smaller kin, it will attack a wounded creature to hasten its end. Giant vultures have been known to haunt a thirsty, starving creature for days to enjoy its suffering.

Traits

Keen Sight and Smell: The vulture has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight or smell.

Pack Tactics: The vulture has advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of the vulture's allies is within 5 ft. of the creature and the ally isn't incapacitated.

Actions

Multiattack: The vulture makes two attacks: one with its beak and one with its talons.

Beak: Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (2d4 + 2) piercing damage.

Talons: Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (2d6 + 2) slashing damage.

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The SendingStone review

The Giant Vulture, as a neutral evil creature, poses a medium difficulty threat to players with a challenge rating of 1. It has average statistics in terms of its armor class, dexterity, intelligence, and charisma. However, its constitution and hit points make up for its balanced attributes, making this bird a formidable foe to take down. Its inability to speak does not hinder its understanding of common language, which could potentially lead to unexpected surprises for adventurers who underestimate this creature's intelligence. Overall, the Giant Vulture is a decent encounter choice for DMs looking to add a bit of challenge to their campaign.

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