Pteranodon
Giant-sized pterodactyls with wingspans of 25 feet or more
Basic Fantasy Role-Playing Game
| Armor Class | 13 |
|---|---|
| Hit Dice | 5 |
| Number Appearing | Wild 1d4 |
| Attacks | 1 bite (2d6) |
| Damage | 2d6 |
| Movement | Fly 60' (15') |
| Save As | Fighter: 3 |
| Morale | 8 |
| XP | 360 |
| Treasure Type | None |
Pteranodons are essentially giant-sized pterodactyls, having wingspans of 25 feet or more. They are predators, and may attack adventuring parties.
Other Sources
Old-School Essentials Classic Fantasy
| Armor Class | 6 [13] |
|---|---|
| Hit Dice | 5 (22hp) |
| Number Appearing | 0 (1d4) |
| Attacks | 1 × bite (1d12) |
| THAC0 | 15 [+4] |
| Movement | 240' (80') flying |
| Saving Throws | D12 W13 P14 B15 S16 (3) |
| Morale | 8 |
| Alignment | Neutral |
| XP | 175 |
| Treasure Type | V |
Predatory, winged reptiles that live in warm climes, hunting creatures on the ground by gliding on air currents. Often found in Lost World regions.
Wingspan of up to 50’. Highly aggressive; often prey on humanoids.
OSRIC
| Armor Class | 3 |
|---|---|
| Hit Dice | 7 |
| Number Encountered | 4d12 |
| Attacks | 1 |
| Damage | 3d4 |
| Move | 300-ft flying (AA:IV) |
| Alignment | Neutral |
| Intelligence | Non- |
| XP | 5/475+10/hp |
| Treasure Type | None |
| Size | Small |
| Frequency | Common |
| Lair | Nil |
Pterodactyl was really several different kinds of creature, here lumped together. Quetzalcoatlus is assumed to have filled the raptor niche, while the other flying dinosaurs are assumed to have been found in flocks.
Pteranodon: Cretaceous carnivore.