Deinonychus: Powerful Monster Guide for D&D

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

Medium Beast (Dinosaur), Unaligned

Armor Class: 13 (natural armor)
Hit Points: 26 (4d8 + 8)
Speed: 40 ft.

    STR – 15 (+2)
    DEX – 15 (+2)
    CON – 14 (+2)
    INT – 4 (- 3)
    WIS – 12 (+1)
    CHA – 6 (-2)

Skills: Perception +3

Senses: passive Perception 13

Languages:

Challenge: 1 (200 XP)

Proficiency Bonus: +2

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. If the target is 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.