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Deinonychus

Source: Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse p. 95, Volo’s Guide to Monsters p. 139

This larger cousin of the velociraptor kills by gripping its target with its claws and feeding.

title: Deinonychus
![](Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/beast/token/deinonychus-mpmm.webp#token)
*Medium beast (dinosaur), Unaligned*
 
- **Armor Class** 13 (natural armor)
- **Hit Points** 26 (`4d8 + 8`) 
- **Speed** 40 ft.
 
|STR|DEX|CON|INT|WIS|CHA|
|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|
|15 (+2)|15 (+2)|14 (+2)| 4 (-3)|12 (+1)| 6 (-2)|
 
- **Proficiency Bonus** +2
- **Saving Throws** ⏤
- **Skills** [Perception](Mechanics/CLI/rules/skills.md#Perception) +3
- **Senses** passive Perception 13
- **Languages** —
- **Challenge** 1
 
## Traits
 
***Pounce.*** If the deinonychus moves at least 20 feet straight toward a creature and then hits it with a Claw attack on the same turn, that target must succeed on a DC 12 Strength saving throw or be knocked [prone](Mechanics/CLI/rules/conditions.md#Prone). If the target is [prone](Mechanics/CLI/rules/conditions.md#Prone), the deinonychus can make one Bite attack against it as a bonus action.
 
## Actions
 
***Multiattack.*** The deinonychus makes one Bite attack and two Claw attacks.
 
***Bite.*** *Melee Weapon Attack:* `+4` to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. *Hit:* 6 (`1d8 + 2`) piercing damage.
 
***Claw.*** *Melee Weapon Attack:* `+4` to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. *Hit:* 6 (`1d8 + 2`) slashing damage.

Environment

forest, grassland, hill