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Hippogriff

Source: Monster Manual p. 184. Available in the SRD and the Basic Rules (2014)

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.

Statblock

title: Hippogriff
![](Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/monstrosity/token/hippogriff.webp#token)
*Large monstrosity, Unaligned*
 
- **Armor Class** 11 
- **Hit Points** 19 (`3d10 + 3`) 
- **Speed** 40 ft., fly 60 ft.
 
|STR|DEX|CON|INT|WIS|CHA|
|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|
|17 (+3)|13 (+1)|13 (+1)| 2 (-4)|12 (+1)| 8 (-1)|
 
- **Proficiency Bonus** +2
- **Saving Throws** ⏤
- **Skills** [Perception](Mechanics/CLI/rules/skills.md#Perception) +5
- **Senses** passive Perception 15
- **Languages** —
- **Challenge** 1
 
## Traits
 
***Keen Sight.*** The hippogriff has advantage on Wisdom ([Perception](Mechanics/CLI/rules/skills.md#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 ft., one target. *Hit:* 8 (`1d10 + 3`) piercing damage.
 
***Claws.*** *Melee Weapon Attack:* `+5` to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. *Hit:* 10 (`2d6 + 3`) slashing damage.

Environment

mountain, grassland, hill

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