Pteranodon

Monster Manual - 5e, D&D Basic Rules

Description

These flying reptiles have wingspans of 15 to 20 feet and typically dive for small marine prey, though they are opportunists and will attack any creature that appears edible. A pteranodon has no teeth, instead using its sharp beak to stab prey too large to swallow with one gulp. ^{[1] [2]}

Basic Information

Anatomy

These flying reptiles have wingspans of 15 to 20 feet and typically dive for small marine prey. A pteranodon has no teeth, instead using its sharp beak to stab prey too large to swallow with one gulp. ^{[1] [2]}

A pteranodon has a tough hide that provides protection during combat (i.e. natural armor). ^{[1] [2]}

Dietary Needs and Habits

Pteranodons are opportunists and will attack any creature that appears edible. ^{[1] [2]}

References

1. ^Monster Manual - 5e (2014), p.79, 80.
2. ^D&D Basic Rules (November, 2018), p.150.

Contents

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Stat Block

See below ^{[1] [2]}

Pteranodon

Medium beast, unaligned

Armor Class 13 (natural armor)

Hit Points 13 ( 3d8 )

Speed 10 ft., fly 60 ft.

STR

12 +1

DEX

15 +2

CON

10 +0

INT

2 -4

WIS

9 -1

CHA

5 -3

Skills Perception +1

Senses passive Perception 11

Languages —

Challenge 1/4 (50 XP)

Flyby. The pteranodon doesn’t provoke opportunity attacks when it flies out of an enemy’s reach.

Actions

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 6 ( 2d4 + 1 ) piercing damage.

Suggested Terrain coastal, grassland, mountains

Sources Monster Manual - 5e