Giant Eagle
Creature 3 — beast
FlankerSnareLANDAERIALbeast
No mere animals, giant eagles have a keen intellect and a strong sense of honor. As guardians of their mountain homes, giant eagles attempt to prevent the encroachment of civilization upon wild land and the predations of wicked humanoid settlements. Giant eagles congregate within aeries holding up to a dozen members and work together to protect their domains. Giant eagles have wingspans up to 30 feet across and weigh up to 500 pounds. A giant eagle may allow a trusted friend to ride it, but the
Source: pathfinder-monster-core
Perception +11; low-light-vision
Languages fey, sussuran; (Can't Speak Any Language)
Skills acrobatics +11, athletics +8
Str
+3
Dex
+4
Con
+1
Int
+0
Wis
+2
Cha
+2
AC 17
Fort +6
Ref +11
Will +9
HP 45
Speed 10 feet, fly 60 feet
Offense
Melee Beak (unarmed) +12, Damage 2d8+5 piercing
Melee Talon (agile, unarmed) +12, Damage 1d10+5 slashing plus Grab
Abilities
Evasive Maneuvers — When a giant eagle rolls a success on a Reflex save, it gets a critical success instead.
Carry — A giant eagle can Fly at half Speed while it has a creature Grabbed or Restrained in its talons, carrying that creature along with it.
Eagle Dive — The giant eagle Flies up to double its fly Speed in a straight line, descending at least 10 feet, and then makes a talon Strike.
Grab —
WORKS WELL WITH
AnvilLAND / AERIALA front-liner keeps the main fight anchored while the eagle dives to grab and carry off an exposed target.
WeaverLAND / AERIALSpell pressure keeps a target from escaping once the eagle has it grabbed.
PUNISHES
✖ isolated targets✖ ranged reliance
Works well with · Punishes · Pairing advice
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