Gargoyle*
Demonic-looking winged humanoid monsters with gray stone-like skin
Basic Fantasy Role-Playing Game
| Armor Class | 15 (m) |
|---|---|
| Hit Dice | 4** |
| Number Appearing | 1d6, Wild 2d4, Lair 2d4 |
| Attacks | 2 claws/1 bite/1 horn |
| Damage | 1d4/1d4/1d6/1d4 |
| Movement | 30' Fly 50' (15') |
| Save As | Fighter: 6 |
| Morale | 11 |
| XP | 320 |
| Treasure Type | C |
Gargoyles are demonic-looking winged humanoid monsters with gray stone-like skin. They are often mistaken for winged stone statues, for they can remain still indefinitely without moving. Gargoyles use this disguise to ambush their foes, surprising on 1-4 on 1d6 if their foes do not otherwise suspect them. They are cruel monsters, inflicting pain on other creatures for the sole purpose of enjoyment.
Gargoyles require no food, water, or air. Due to their highly magical nature, they can only be harmed by magical weapons.
Special Abilities
Stone Disguise: Can remain still indefinitely, appearing as stone statues. Surprise on 1-4 on 1d6 if foes do not otherwise suspect them.
Magical Nature: Require no food, water, or air. Can only be harmed by magical weapons.
Other Sources
Old-School Essentials Classic Fantasy
| Armor Class | 5 [14] |
|---|---|
| Hit Dice | 4 (18hp) |
| Number Appearing | 1d6 (2d4) |
| Attacks | 2 × claw (1d3), 1 × bite (1d6), 1 × horn (1d4) |
| THAC0 | 16 [+3] |
| Movement | 90' (30') / 150' (50') flying |
| Saving Throws | D8 W9 P10 B10 S12 (8) |
| Morale | 11 |
| Alignment | Chaotic |
| XP | 75 |
| Treasure Type | C |
Magical monsters that look like hideous, horned, winged statues. Semi-intelligent and possessed of a great cunning.
Special Abilities
Blend in with stone: May be overlooked or mistaken for inanimate statues.
Guardians: Almost always attack when approached.
Mundane damage immunity: Can only be harmed by magical attacks.
Spell immunity: Unaffected by sleep or charm spells.
OSRIC
| Armor Class | 5 |
|---|---|
| Hit Dice | 4+4 |
| Number Encountered | 2d8 |
| Attacks | 4 |
| Damage | 1d3/1d3/1d6/1d4 |
| Move | 90-ft; 150-ft flying (AA:IV) |
| Alignment | Chaotic evil |
| Intelligence | Low |
| XP | 4/155+4/hp |
| Size | Man-sized |
| Frequency | Uncommon |
| Lair | 20% |
Gargoyles are cruel creatures, 90% likely to attack any living creature they encounter. When attacking a gargoyle will employ two clawed hands, a single horn projecting from the centre of its forehead and a bite. They are usually encountered in ruins and underground caverns.
Special Abilities
Magic Weapon Required: +1 or better weapon to hit
Flying: 150-ft flying (AA:IV)