Large beast (giant animal), neutral evil
Armor Class 10
Hit Points 22 (3d10 + 6)
Speed 10 ft., fly 60 ft.
Proficiency Bonus +2
Proficiency Bonus +2 (5th Edition Advanced Mode)
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 (+2) | 10 (+0) | 15 (+2) | 6 (-2) | 12 (+1) | 7 (-2) |
Skills Perception +3
Senses passive Perception 13
Languages understands Common but can’t speak
Challenge 1 (200 XP)
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 feet 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.
- Multiattack (suggested). The vulture makes three attacks: one with its beak and two 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.
- Talons (suggested). Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) slashing damage.
DESCRIPTION
A Giant Vulture is a monstrous version of a normal vulture, with a wingspan of about 10 feet and a weight of over 200 pounds. It has dark brown or black feathers, a bald head and neck, and a hooked beak. Unlike its smaller kin, it has advanced intelligence and a malevolent bent. It can understand Common but cannot speak it. It enjoys the suffering of its prey and will attack wounded creatures to hasten their end.
COMBAT
A Giant Vulture is a cunning and ruthless predator that uses its keen sight and smell to locate potential victims. It prefers to hunt in packs, using its pack tactics to gain advantage on attack rolls. It can make two attacks per round: one with its beak and one with its talons. Its beak can pierce through armor and flesh, while its talons can slash and rend. A Giant Vulture is not afraid to fight larger or stronger foes, especially if they are injured or weakened.
HABITAT / SOCIETY
A Giant Vulture lives in arid or mountainous regions, where it can find plenty of carrion and weak creatures to feed on. It nests in high cliffs or rocky outcrops, often near human or humanoid settlements. It is not territorial and will share its hunting grounds with other Giant Vultures, forming loose flocks of up to a dozen members. A Giant Vulture is neutral evil in alignment and has no loyalty or compassion for anyone but itself. It will cooperate with other Giant Vultures only as long as it benefits from doing so.
ECOLOGY
A Giant Vulture is an important part of the natural cycle of life and death, as it scavenges the remains of dead animals and prevents the spread of disease. However, it also poses a threat to living creatures, as it will not hesitate to kill them if it gets the chance. A Giant Vulture can live for up to 50 years in the wild.