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.