Roc
Monstrosity · Gargantuan
A bird so vast it carries off cattle and whales to its nest on the highest peaks. Sailors and herders read its passing shadow as the worst of omens.
- Danger
- Deadly
- How it is met
- Alone, by day
- Challenge
- 11
- SRD 5.2.1 stat blocks
- Roc
- Pathfinder Second Edition
- Roc (level 9, Monster Core)
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Where it is met
Stat blocks (D&D 5e)
Roc
Gargantuan Monstrosity, Unaligned
AC 15 · Initiative +8 (18)
HP 248 (16d20 + 80)
Speed 20 ft., Fly 120 ft.
| Str | Dex | Con | Int | Wis | Cha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 (+9), save +9 | 10 (+0), save +4 | 20 (+5), save +5 | 3 (−4), save −4 | 10 (+0), save +4 | 9 (−1), save −1 |
Skills Perception +8
Senses Passive Perception 18
Languages None
CR 11 (XP 7 ,200; PB +4)
Actions
Multiattack. The roc makes two Beak attacks. It can replace one attack with a Talons attack.
Beak. Melee Attack Roll: +13, reach 10 ft. Hit: 28 (3d12 + 9) Piercing damage.
Talons. Melee Attack Roll: +13, reach 5 ft. Hit: 23 (4d6 + 9) Slashing damage. If the target is a Huge or smaller creature, it has the Grappled condition (escape DC 19) from both talons, and it has the Restrained condition until the grapple ends.
Bonus Actions
Swoop (Recharge 5–6). If the roc has a creature Grappled, the roc flies up to half its Fly Speed without provoking Opportunity Attacks and drops that creature.
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