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Hippogriff

Creature 2 — animal

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With the proud bearing of a great raptor and the magnificence of a powerful horse, hippogriffs are thought to be an accidental fusion of creatures or perhaps the creation of a flesh-warping wizard with a keen aesthetic sense. Regardless of their original source, these animals are now a common sight in the skies above their favored plains or hill country. Hippogriffs bear the wings, forelegs, and head of a bird of prey, with feather coloration similar to that of a hawk or eagle, though some bree

Source: pathfinder-monster-core

Perception +8; darkvision, scent (imprecise) 30 feet
Skills acrobatics +7, athletics +7, survival +6
Str
+3
Dex
+3
Con
+2
Int
-4
Wis
+2
Cha
+0
AC 18 Fort +8 Ref +9 Will +6
HP 32
Speed 30 feet, fly 65 feet

Offense

Melee Beak (unarmed) +9, Damage 1d10+3 piercing
Melee Talon (agile, unarmed) +9, Damage 1d6+3 slashing
Melee Wing (reach-10) +9, Damage 1d6+3 bludgeoning

Abilities

Buck — DC 17 Reflex

Most monsters that serve as mounts can attempt to buck off unwanted or annoying riders, but most mounts will not use this reaction against a trusted creature unless the mounts are spooked or mistreated.

Trigger A creature Mounts or uses the Command an Animal action while riding the monster.

Effect The triggering creature must succeed at a Reflex saving throw against the listed DC or fall off the creature and land Prone. If the save is a critical failure, the triggering creature also takes 1d6 bludgeoning damage in addition to the normal damage for the fall.
Flying Strafe — The hippogriff Flies up to its fly speed and makes two talon Strikes at any point during that movement. Each Strike must target a different creature. The attacks take the normal multiple attack penalty.

WORKS WELL WITH

AnvilLAND / AERIALA grounded tank holds the front while this flyer swoops past to strike vulnerable backline targets.
SniperAERIAL / LANDA ranged attacker keeps pressure on grounded targets while the hippogriff harries from above.
SnareLANDA controller stops mobile targets from disengaging before the hippogriff's flyby lands.

PUNISHES

✖ backline positioning✖ low AC✖ no anti-air options
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