Homebrew Velociraptor Species Details

Quick, intelligent, and proficient in hunting and tracking, the Velociraptor is one of the most feared creatures of its kind, despite being relatively smaller in size compared to other dinosaurs. The Velociraptor is a carnivorous, bipedal lizard with long, sharp claws on its hands and feet. They are easily identifiable by the long and protruding curved claw on each of its feet. These creatures are some of the most intelligent amongst the dinosaurs, traveling in packs of up to six, and no less than three. Much like wolves, Velociraptors will always defend another of its kind, especially when one calls for help with its loud and unique bark. Because they are so intelligent, some velociraptors have been known to learn to understand other intelligent creatures, though they have a hard time speaking other languages themselves. They tend to stick to their own kind, but a velociraptor who decides to become your traveling companion will almost certainly be loyal to the death. 

Velociraptor Traits

Keen Sense, Pack Tactics, Standing Leap, Pounce, Blood Frenzy, Dark vision, language barrier

Dark vision

Can see in up to 60 ft in dim light as if it were day, and up to 30 ft in darkness as if it was dim. 

Keen Sense

Roll again and keep the higher number. 

Pack Tactics

The Velociraptor has advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of their allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isn't incapable. 

Standing Leep

The Velociraptor's long jump is up to 30 feet and it's high jump is up to 20 feet, with or without a running start. 

Pounce

If the Velociraptor moves at least 30 feet straight toward a creature and then hits it with a claw strick on the same turn, that target must succeed on a DC 15 strength saving through or be knocked prone. If the target is prone, the Velociraptor can make one attack ageinst it as an bonus action. 

Blood Frenzy

The Velociraptor has advantage on melee attack rols against Amy creature that doesn't have all it's hit points. 

Language Barrier

Velociraptor vocal cords do not handle speaking other languages well. Unless the creature they are trying to communicate with has some kind of assistance, they will need to roll a charisma check on order to make themselves understood.