Crocotryx
Medium Monstrosity, Unaligned
- Armor Class 14 (natural armor)
- Hit Points 52 (7d8 + 21)
- Speed 30 ft., climb 20 ft., fly 60 ft., swim 40 ft.
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA 16 (+3) 15 (+2) 15 (+2) 3 (−4) 12 (+1) 6 (−2)
- Skills Perception +3, Stealth +4
- Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 13
- Languages —
- Challenge 3 (700 XP)
Ambush Diver
The Crocotryx has advantage on stealth when hiding in swampy or wooded enviroments.
Death Plunge
If the Crocotryx begins its turn flying and dives at least 20 feet straight toward a target before hitting it with a Bite, the attack deals an extra 7 (2d6) damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 13 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.
Amphibious
The Crocotryx can breathe both air and water.
Actions
Multiattack
The Crocotryx makes two attacks: one with its bite and one with its talons.
Bite
Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Hit: 11 (2d6 + 3) piercing damage, and the target is grappled (escape DC 13) if it is Medium or smaller. Until this grapple ends, the Crocotryx cannot bite another target.Talons
Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (2d4 + 3) slashing damage.
Roaring Flutter (Recharge 5–6)
The Crocotryx unleashes a low-pitched roar while flapping its iridescent wings. All creatures within 10 feet must succeed on a DC 12 Constitution saving throw or be deafened for 1 minute.
Crocotryx Hatchling
Small Monstrosity, Unaligned
- Armor Class 13 (natural armor)
- Hit Points 13 (3d6 + 3)
- Speed 20 ft., climb 10 ft., fly 30 ft., swim 30 ft.
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA 10 (+0) 14 (+2) 13 (+1) 2 (−4) 10 (+0) 4 (−3)
- Skills Stealth +4
- Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10
- Languages —
- Challenge 1/4 (50 XP)
Tiny Ambusher
The hatchling has advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to hide in tall grass, underbrush, or water. While hidden, its first attack against a surprised creature deals an additional 2 damage.
Amphibious
The hatchling can breathe both air and water.
Actions
Bite
Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) piercing damage.Wingy-Flap (Recharge 5–6)
The Hatchling Crocotryx rapidly flaps its colorful wings in a dazzling display. One creature within 5 feet must succeed on a DC 11 Wisdom saving throw or have disadvantage on its next attack roll against the Hatchling before the end of its next turn.
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