monster

Deinonychus

CR 1

Medium Beast, Unaligned

Reveal Stat Block

Armor Class

13 (natural armor)

Hit Points

26 (4d8 + 8)

Speed

40 ft.

str

dex

con

int

-3

wis

cha

-2

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 12 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone. If the target is prone, the deinonychus can make one bite attack against it as a bonus action.

Actions

Multiattack.The deinonychus makes three attacks: one with its bite and two with its claws.

Bite.mw 4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. ({@damage 1d8 + 2) piercing damage.

Claw.mw 4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. ({@damage 1d8 + 2) slashing damage.

Deinonychus

This larger cousin of the velociraptor kills by gripping its target with its claws and feeding while the creature is still alive.