Hippogriff

Overview

A beast whose magical origins are lost to history, a hippogriff possesses the wings and forelimbs of an eagle, the hindquarters of a horse, and a head that combines the features of both animals.
Reclusive and omnivorous, hippogriffs mate for life and seldom venture more than a few miles from their nest. When defending its mate or its young, a hippogriff fights to the death. Hippogriffs don’t lay eggs but give birth to live young.
Dragons, griffons, and wyverns have a taste for hippogriff meat and frequently prey on these creatures.

Flying Mounts

A hippogriff raised in captivity can be trained to be a faithful companion and mount. Of all the creatures that can serve as flying mounts, hippogriffs are among the easiest to train and the most loyal once trained properly.

Hippogriff CR: 1 (200 XP)

Large monstrosity, unaligned

Armor Class: 11

Hit Points: 19 (3d10 + 3)

Speed: 40 ft , fly: 60 ft

STR

17 +3

DEX

13 +1

CON

13 +1

INT

2 -4

WIS

12 +1

CHA

8 -1

Skills: Perception +5

Senses: Passive Perception 15

Languages: None

Challenge Rating: 1 (200 XP)

Keen Sight. The hippogriff has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.

Actions

Multiattack. The hippogriff makes two attacks: one with its beak and one with its claws.
Beak. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 feet, one target. Hit: 1d10 + 3 piercing damage.
Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 feet, one target. Hit: 2d6 + 3 slashing damage.

Lifespan

25 to 30 years

Average Weight

1,000 pounds

Average Length

20 feet