Griffon — D&D 5e Monster Stats (CR 2)

Q: What are Griffon's AC and HP in D&D 5e?

Griffon has an Armor Class of 12 and 59 hit points (7d10+21).

Q: What Challenge Rating is a Griffon?

Griffon is CR 2, worth 450 XP — roughly a fair fight for a party of four characters of a similar level.

Q: What type of creature is Griffon?

Griffon is a large monstrosity, alignment unaligned.

Armor Class12

Hit Points59 (7d10+21)

Speed30 ft., fly 80 ft.

ChallengeCR 2 (450 XP)

STR

18

(+4)

DEX

15

(+2)

CON

16

(+3)

INT

2

(-4)

WIS

13

(+1)

CHA

8

(-1)

SkillsPerception +5

Sensesdarkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 15

Special Abilities

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.

Running Griffon in an encounter

As a CR 2 threat worth 450 XP, Griffon is a fair challenge for a party of four at a comparable level. With no legendary actions it works best in numbers or paired with support, where its CR 2 rating won't be burned down in a single round. Use the XP value with the encounter builder to slot it into a balanced fight.

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