Deinonychus

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Deinonychus antirrhopus, a theropod from the Early Cretaceous of North America, pencil drawing 12 May 2007(2007-05-12) ArthurWeasley

This fast carnivore is sometimes called a velociraptor, though that name properly belongs to a much smaller creature. It has a brightly colored hide, making it look like a tropical bird. Its tail extends straight out behind itself, held aloft by an intricate structure of bony supports, thus allowing its weight to be carried entirely by the back legs. It weighs about 600 pounds.

Source(s) 3.5E Monster Manual I, 3E Monster Manual I, d20 Modern, Forgotten Realms (MC3), 1E Monster Manual 2, Monstrous Manual,Beyond Countless Doorwayseinonychus

Also Known As Velociraptor

Medium Animal

  

Hit Dice

4d8+16 (34 hp)

Initiative

+2

Speed

60 ft. (12 squares)

Armor Class

17 (+2 Dex, +5 natural), touch 12, flat-footed 15

Base Attack/Grapple

+3/+7

Attack

Talons+7 melee (1d8+4)

Full Attack

 Talons +7 melee (1d8+4) and 2 foreclaws +2 melee (1d3+2) and bite +2 melee (2d4+2)

Space/Reach

5 ft./5 ft.

Special Attacks

 Pounce

Special Qualities

 Low-light vision, scent

Saves

Fort +8, Ref +6, Will +2

Abilities

Str 19, Dex 15, Con 19, Int 2, Wis 12, Cha 10

Skills

Hide +12, Jump +26, Listen +10, Spot +10, Survival +10

Feats

Run, Track

Environment

Warm forests

Organization

Solitary, pair, or pack (3-6)

Challenge Rating

 3

Treasure

None

Alignment

Always neutral

Advancement

5-8 HD (Medium)

Level Adjustment

 —

Combat

A deinonychus uses a combination of speed, grasping forearms, large teeth, and hind legs with ripping talons. It hunts by running at prey, leaping, and ripping with its rear talons as it claws and bites. The talons count as one attack. A deinonychus has a relatively large brain for a dinosaur, and its pack hunts with cunning tactics.

Pounce (Ex) If a deinonychus charges, it can make a full attack.

Skills

A deinonychus has a +8 racial bonus on Hide, Jump, Listen, Spot, and Survival checks

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