Hello zoologists of all shapes and sizes! Welcome to my spellbook and thank you so much for checking out the 33rd episode of our beast series. I’m happy to say we are done with the cr0 they are in the past. Now we look to new horizons on the cr1/8, in terms of experience points these will net you a whopping 25 experience points as opposed to the 10 experience that the cr0 gotcha we’re out of the bush leagues now boys and now we’re kind of still in the bush leagues.
But at least these ones have a little bit more interesting stats mechanics behind them, however this is sadly not a great example of that, right now we’re gonna be taking a look at the blood hawk dnd 5e which sounds super cool. The blood hawk is found in the basic rules and once again there’s a cr 1/8. Now let’s take a look at its mechanics here.
Blood Hawk DnD 5E Stat Block
- Type: Small beast, unaligned
- Armor Class: 12
- Hit Points: 7 (2d6)
- Speed: 10 ft., fly 60 ft.
So even with a name like the blood hawk there’s still not a whole lot to break about here. It’s essentially just a better hawk. So blood hawk size considered to be a small beast that is unaligned. AC of 12 which is marginally better, 7 hit points which is actually substantially above the vast majority of cr0s. Calculated by rolling 2d6, speed of 10 feet but a 60 foot fly speed. So like most birds make sense. Now let’s take a look at its actual stats here. Also read 5e bleed effect.
Blood Hawk DnD 5E Stats
- STR: 6 (-2)
- DEX: 14 (+2)
- CON: 10 (+0)
- INT: 3 (-4)
- WIS: 14 (+2)
- CHA: 5 (-3)
- Skills: Perception +4
- Senses: Passive Perception 14
- Languages —
- Challenge: 1/8 (25 XP)
You’ll notice quite a bit dexterous and more wisdom which is nice to have. However certainly not the smartest, strongest or most charismatic so do bear that in mind. Now taking a look at his skills he has access to +4 perception which is quite good and that loans itself to a passive perception score of 14 which is decent, certainly better than a lot of the cr0. Now let’s take a look at his other traits. what is the difference between a hawk and a blood hawk?.
Other Traits
- Keen Sight: The hawk has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.
So the blood hawk get access to keen sight which loans advantage on perception checks that rely on sight.
- Pack Tactics: The hawk has advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of the hawk’s allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isn’t incapacitated.
It also has access to pack tactics. Which give an advantage on attack rolls is a friendly creature is within a 5 feet of the target. Very cool stuff! Now let’s take a look at his actions. Don’t miss this wolf 5e.
Actions
- Beak: Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage.
The blood hawk has the beak attack action. Plus four to hit which is great, reach of five feet, it can only target one target and deals whopping 4 damage, piercing damage to be more precise. That is calculated by rolling one die four and adding a 2 modifier. Very good stuff! also read blood hawk dnd 5e familiar and hawk 5e.
Honestly i think the blood hawk would be a little bit more challenging for various party members who are scaling mountains for example. I think that’d be great, i’d have them kind of make a concentration check to maintain their climbing speed. dire wolf 5e.
Description
Taking its name from its crimson feathers and aggressive nature, the blood hawk fearlessly attacks almost any animal, stabbing it with its daggerlike beak. Blood hawks flock together in large numbers, attacking as a pack to take down prey. You may also like to read blood hawk dnd 5e spells.
Conclusion
That being said, let me know how you would use the blood hawk in your games. Also be sure to mention any questions, comments or concerns you may have. That being said, i hope you all have a great day and as always happy researching. Also check out how to play blood hunter 5e.