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Challenge 2: 2

Griffon

Large monstrosity, unaligned

Armor Class
12
Hit Points
59 (7d10+21)
Speed
30 ft., fly 80 ft.
STR
18 (+4)
DEX
15 (+2)
CON
16 (+3)
INT
2 (−4)
WIS
13 (+1)
CHA
8 (−1)
Skills
Perception +5
Senses
darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 15
Languages
—
Challenge
2 (450 XP)
Proficiency Bonus
+2

Keen Sight. The griffon has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.

Actions

Multiattack. The griffon makes two attacks: one with its beak and one with its claws.

Beak. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4) piercing damage.

Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) slashing damage.

How many for your party

Copies of the griffon (450 XP each) against a party of four characters of the same level. Build mixed fights in the encounter builder.

Number of Griffon for each difficulty, party of four
Party levelEasyMediumHardDeadly
Level 2—1—2–20
Level 31—23–20
Level 4—2—3–20
Level 52345–20
Level 6234–67–20
Level 7345–67–20

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Questions

What CR is the Griffon?

The Griffon is challenge 2, worth 450 XP, with a proficiency bonus of +2.

How many hit points does the Griffon have?

59 hit points (7d10+21), with AC 12.

How many should I use against four 2nd-level characters?

Against four level 2 characters, 1 is medium by the encounter XP budget.