Hawk

Raptors that prey on small creatures

Type: Animal

Biome: Any

Stat Blocks

Basic Fantasy Role-Playing Game

Armor Class	12
Hit Dice	1d4 Hit Points
Number Appearing	Wild 1d6, Lair 1d6
Attacks	1 claw or bite
Damage	1d2
Movement	Fly 160'
Save As	Fighter: 1
Morale	7
XP	10
Treasure Type	None

Monster statistics extracted from online SRD wiki, not the published hardcover edition.

Normal hawks (or falcons) are raptors, predatory birds that typically subsist on small snakes and other vermin. Most have wingspans of less than 5 feet and a body length of no more than 2 feet.

All hawks will shy away from combat with any creature of equal or greater size, unless forced or cornered or their eggs or offspring are threatened.

Old-School Essentials Classic Fantasy

Monster statistics extracted from online SRD wiki, not the published hardcover edition.

Birds of prey that drift on high currents of air and hunt prey on the ground.

Special Abilities

Swoop: Can dive onto victims visible from above. If the victim is surprised, the attack inflicts double damage. On an attack roll of 18 or more, the victim can be carried away (if of appropriate size).

Trainable: Can be trained as guards or hunting animals.

Variants

Giant Hawk (standard encounter)

As big as a great dog. If hungry, may attack humans or similar-sized creatures.

Swoop: See main entry. Carry prey: Up to halfling-sized.

Armor Class	6 [13]
Hit Dice	3+3 (16hp)
Number Appearing	0 (1d3)
Attacks	1 × talons or beak (1d6)
THAC0	16 [+3]
Movement	450' (150') flying
Saving Throws	D12 W13 P14 B15 S16 (2)
Morale	8
Alignment	Neutral
XP	50
Treasure Type	None

Normal Hawk (standard encounter)

Small birds of prey. Will only attack humans if they appear defenceless.

Swoop: See main entry.

Armor Class	8 [11]
Hit Dice	½ (2hp)
Number Appearing	0 (1d6)
Attacks	1 × talons or beak (1d2)
THAC0	19 [0]
Movement	480' (160') flying
Saving Throws	D14 W15 P16 B17 S18 (NH)
Morale	7
Alignment	Neutral
XP	5
Treasure Type	None