Death from Above. If the cliff raptor drops at least 10 feet while moving straight toward a creature and then hits it with a talons attack on the same turn, it deals an additional 7 (2d6) points of damage and that target must succeed on a DC 13 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.
Surefooted. A cliff raptor has advantage on Strength (Athletics) and Dexterity (Acrobatics) checks when moving across rocky terrain.
Multiattack. The cliff raptor makes two attacks: one with its bite or a claw and one with a claw or its talons.
Razor Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) slashing damage.
Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3) slashing damage. If the target is Large or smaller, it must succeed at a DC 13 Dexterity (Athletics) or Strength (Acrobatics) check (target's choice) or be grappled (escape DC 13). Until this grapple ends, the cliff raptor gains advantage on attack rolls with its talons against the target.
Talons. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) piercing damage.
Catfall. If the cliff raptor falls from a height of 10 feet or more, it can use a reaction to land on its feet and reduce any falling damage it takes by 15 points.
Description
A brightly feathered creature that looks like a two-legged lizard crossed with a rapacious bird of prey. Its arms are edged with feathers, making them half-wings, but end in four-fingered hands armed with meathook claws. Each foot is armed with an even more formidable claw, a single prodigious talon on the innermost toe that it holds above the ground so its stabbing point does not blunt. The creature's head has a crest of feathers, large eyes, and long jaws lined with razor-sharp teeth.
Mountain Predators. A cliff raptor is a relative of the Deinonychus that lives in rocky badlands and rugged mountains, where they run across sheer cliffs with casual ease. Cliff raptors hunt in wolf-like packs and will attack humanoids with little sign of fear.
Pack Partnerships. In special circumstances, a cliff raptor can accept another creature as a member of its pack and treat them as a hunting ally. They can become surprisingly friendly pets and faithful companions, but if mistreated or underfed by a cruel or careless master they may turn extravagantly savage in the blink of an eye.
(Originally created by James Jacobs; appeared on Wizard of the Coast's website in the Far Corners of the World (9th April 2004) series of articles as part of "Foundations of Stone: Monster of the Mountains.")
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