Hawk
Raptors that prey on small creatures
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 |
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.
Other Sources
Old-School Essentials Classic Fantasy
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 |